WORLD WAR 1 WINDOWS

A striking photograph shows the German A7V tank Adalbert—one of the few armoured vehicles fielded by Germany in World War I—being transported on a railway flat car with two crew members aboard.  Originally named Hagen, then König Wilhelm, the tank’s repeated renaming reflected its troubled service history and flawed design. Despite seeing action in several 1918 battles, including Villers‑Bretonneux, the A7V proved slow, unreliable and easily outmatched by the superior British Mark tanks. This image captures a rare glimpse of a machine that symbolised both Germany’s ambitions and the limitations of early armoured warfare. A7V Adalbert: A Rare Photograph of Germany’s Early Tank Design This picture of the German A7V Tank, Adalbert with two of its crew being transported upon a railway flat car. It did not see much success. Its original name was changed twice due to its poor design. The tank saw action in 1918 at Villiers, Bretonneux, Midway between Amiens and St Quentin under its ...

Take a look at this rare photograph. This striking view captures a German coastal gun emplacement placed on the Zeebrugge Mole around 1918, during the Zeebrugge Raid. The image offers a rare, ground‑level view from within the shelter, looking outward toward the coast. Coastal defence photographs from this angle are rare, making this image a valuable piece of visual evidence from the final year of the First World War. German Gun Emplacement Looking out from the Mole Coast Inside the Gun Shelter: A View from Below The photograph shows the gun resting staunchly on its concrete mounting block, a feature of German coastal fortifications designed to absorb recoil and stabilise artillery. From this sheltered position, the weapon would have been protected from the elements and partially shielded from enemy fire. To the right of the frame, a set of concrete steps leads up to the strongroom door — a reinforced storage space where ammunition, tools and essential equipment were kept. These strongr...

This rare photograph captures a group of German naval officers standing on the deck of a submarine at Ostend in 1918, during the final year of the First World War. Ostend, along with nearby Zeebrugge, was a crucial base for German U‑boat operations in the English Channel and the North Sea. Images of submarines from this period are uncommon, making this photograph a valuable glimpse into the daily routines and working conditions of the Imperial German Navy. German Submarine with Navy Crewmen on Deck, Ostend, 1918 Life On Board a German U‑Boat in 1918 By 1918, German submarines — or U‑boats — had become one of the most feared weapons of the war. Their ability to strike unseen beneath the waves changed naval warfare forever. This photograph shows the submarine surfaced at harbour, giving a rare view of the crew in daylight rather than the cramped, dim interior where they spent most of their service. The officers appear relaxed but purposeful, suggesting a moment of routine inspection or p...