World War One

BossMark · 08-04-14, 11:00 AM

I can recall my granddad telling me that my great granddads brother (my great uncle I believe) was a gunnery officer on HMS Warspite and took part in the battle of Jutland

Jimbuna · 08-04-14, 11:41 AM

My grandfather (mothers father) served in the army and was buried alive during an artillery bombardment. He survived but was as deaf as a post for the rest of his life.

I can still remember growing up with him beside me on many a dark night but much to my shame I'm unable to remember any of the details of his regiment etc. and my mom (suffers from dementia) can no longer remind me.

Oberon · 08-04-14, 02:43 PM

Finished my post.

August · 08-04-14, 03:12 PM

My Great Grandfather, August Karl from Altenbuch im der Spessart.
6th Bavarian Infantry Division

KIA in Belgium 3 October 1918

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 08-04-14, 04:52 PM

A few WWI photos and posters I've found, mostly on Retonaut.

ANZACS at the Pyramids.

British Soldiers inspect an observation "tree"

A French anti-aircraft machine gun.

British soldiers before a game of gasmask football.

RFC gunnery training.

Men of the 369th Infantry Regiment "The Harlem Hellfighters" while attached to the French 16th Division.

An advertisement for Albatross.

Fragments from France cover.

"The Better 'ole", I watched the silent film by the same name made in 1926 (it is hilarious btw).

Another advertisement poster.

A RN recruitment poster featuring Nelson's flagship HMS Victory.

A recruitment poster for the US Army Air Service.

Feuer Frei! · 08-04-14, 07:33 PM

Stubby, mascot of the U.S. Army's 102nd Infantry, 26th Division, became a media sensation after he saved lives in the Great War. Shown here in November 1924, Stubby visited the White House and met three presidents.

An elephant donated to the German Army during World War I moves logs under the supervision of soldiers.

German WWI War Cemetery, Cannock Chase, England

Es ruhen in diesem Grabe vier,
Nimm auf sie Herr zu Dir.
Sie sind vom Leibregiment,
Das weder Furcht noch Feigheit kennt.
Es waren vier tapf're Helden,
Laß ihnen nichts entgelten.
Sie taten treulich ihre Pflicht
Und scheuten die Gefahren nicht.
Der Leiber achte Kompagnie
Vergißt die Kameraden nie.

"Am Waldesrand mit wildem Mut
Hast Du gekämpft und geschritten,
Fürs Vaterland in heil'ger Glut
Hast Du den Heldentod erlitten.
In majestätisch ernster Ruhe
Dein Kampffeld lag nach hartem Strauß,
Mit Hurra war die Schlacht entschieden,
Doch weh und leise klang sie aus.
Doch nach dem wehen, heißen Ringen
Von Fern erscholl das deutsche Lied,
Du Held kannst ruhig weiterschlafen
Das Vaterland, es feiert Sieg!"

Gott mit uns.

08-04-14, 11:00 AM	#1
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I can recall my granddad telling me that my great granddads brother (my great uncle I believe) was a gunnery officer on HMS Warspite and took part in the battle of Jutland __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

08-04-14, 11:41 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,876 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	My grandfather (mothers father) served in the army and was buried alive during an artillery bombardment. He survived but was as deaf as a post for the rest of his life. I can still remember growing up with him beside me on many a dark night but much to my shame I'm unable to remember any of the details of his regiment etc. and my mom (suffers from dementia) can no longer remind me. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-04-14, 03:12 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,226 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My Great Grandfather, August Karl from Altenbuch im der Spessart. 6th Bavarian Infantry Division KIA in Belgium 3 October 1918 __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

08-04-14, 04:52 PM	#5
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	A few WWI photos and posters I've found, mostly on Retonaut. ANZACS at the Pyramids. British Soldiers inspect an observation "tree" A French anti-aircraft machine gun. British soldiers before a game of gasmask football. RFC gunnery training. Men of the 369th Infantry Regiment "The Harlem Hellfighters" while attached to the French 16th Division. An advertisement for Albatross. Fragments from France cover. "The Better 'ole", I watched the silent film by the same name made in 1926 (it is hilarious btw). Another advertisement poster. A RN recruitment poster featuring Nelson's flagship HMS Victory. A recruitment poster for the US Army Air Service. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

08-04-14, 07:33 PM	#6
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Stubby, mascot of the U.S. Army's 102nd Infantry, 26th Division, became a media sensation after he saved lives in the Great War. Shown here in November 1924, Stubby visited the White House and met three presidents. An elephant donated to the German Army during World War I moves logs under the supervision of soldiers. German WWI War Cemetery, Cannock Chase, England Es ruhen in diesem Grabe vier, Nimm auf sie Herr zu Dir. Sie sind vom Leibregiment, Das weder Furcht noch Feigheit kennt. Es waren vier tapf're Helden, Laß ihnen nichts entgelten. Sie taten treulich ihre Pflicht Und scheuten die Gefahren nicht. Der Leiber achte Kompagnie Vergißt die Kameraden nie. "Am Waldesrand mit wildem Mut Hast Du gekämpft und geschritten, Fürs Vaterland in heil'ger Glut Hast Du den Heldentod erlitten. In majestätisch ernster Ruhe Dein Kampffeld lag nach hartem Strauß, Mit Hurra war die Schlacht entschieden, Doch weh und leise klang sie aus. Doch nach dem wehen, heißen Ringen Von Fern erscholl das deutsche Lied, Du Held kannst ruhig weiterschlafen Das Vaterland, es feiert Sieg!" Gott mit uns. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

08-04-14, 02:43 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Finished my post.