Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Russians in Sweden

Picture here is a group of Russian soldier in Haparanda, Sweden in 1916.  Prisoner exchange between Germany and Russia went through neutral Sweden. This would have been their last stop before going on to Finland, a Grand Duchy in the Russian Empire at the time. Photograph by Mia Green.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Kraftfahrer in Bucharest

Another motor driver this time wearing the shorter leather tunic. This photo was taken by W. Oppelt of Bucharest. Falkenhayn's cavalry captured Bucharest in December 1916 so this picture was most likely taken in 1917 or 1918.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Kraftfahrer in München

 
Motor drivers for the German Army wore leather tunics and pants to protect them from the weather. This driver has on a leather greatcoat for addition warmth in the winter months. On his belt he has a Model 1912 Map Case and Model 1909 Ammunition Pouches. Photographed by Max Höfele in München.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

British Wounded

A group of British wounded with some hospital staff. There are two members of the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service(2nd row), one from the Voluntary Aid Detachment (3rd row left) and a Red Cross Nurse (3rd row right). This picture by Viner & Co., Bath.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Sincerelry Yours Bernard

Bernard was with the Army Service Corps. He is wearing Khaki Drill which would place him away from the Western Front.