First World War postcards

[Eduardo]

Dan, I have only one left of the parade and i'll post it now. If you want I could do an enlargement of the flags part of the previous card.The last postcard of the parade showws the British troops.

[Hauptmann]

Dan, I have only one left of the parade and i'll post it now. If you want I could do an enlargement of the flags part of the previous card.The last postcard of the parade showws the British troops.

Hi Eduardo,

That would be great if not too much trouble. I'd not want to put you out. But if you have the time and wouldn't mind, and assuming the flags show up clear enough to show a bit more detail that would be fantastic.

Thanks much!

Dan

[Eduardo]

No problem Dan, Here are 3 scans I made. Hope they are usefull.

Eduardo

[Hauptmann]

No problem Dan, Here are 3 scans I made. Hope they are usefull.

Eduardo

Hi Eduardo,

Fantastic. Lots more detail. How about the ones in posts # 82, 83, 84, 89, 97 and 99? Those last two in particular would be of great interest.

Thanks,

Dan

[Eduardo]

Well Dan, Here I enclose a detail of 89 (general Heig). Tried to put this and 99 (Grl. Pershing but they were too heavy.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

And now the flag behing Grl. Pershing in post 99. Later I will try with posts 82 to 84.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

These are the scans of details of 83 Fremch troops.

[Hauptmann]

Hi Eduardo,

Many thanks! I especially like the one with Pershing... guessing that's his flag as commanding General.

Dan

[Eduardo]

Dan, I think this is the last one missing. The flag of the Fusilliers Marins (82). It is a pretty picture of the flag and the oficer carrying it.

Eduardo

Edited October 22, 2006 by Eduardo

[Eduardo]

Dan, The French flag has already been posted as N? 19. It is in Poruguese and has no indication of the printer it says: "As bandeiras francezas, - A bandeira do 51? regimento da linha. I guess it needs no translation. If you need details please let me know.

Eduardo

[Hauptmann]

Dan, I think this is the last one missing. The flag of the Fusilliers Marins (82). It is a pretty picture of the flag and the oficer carrying it.

Eduardo

Hi Eduardo,

Very nice one! Shows that finial a bit better as well. Many thanks!!!!

Dan

[Hauptmann]

Dan, The French flag has already been posted as N? 19. It is in Poruguese and has no indication of the printer it says: "As bandeiras francezas, - A bandeira do 51? regimento da linha. I guess it needs no translation. If you need details please let me know.

Eduardo

Hi Eduardo,

Sorry bout that... my brain has been steadily melting down all week. Sure hope things start to kick into gear soon. I'm feeling much better on some levels but brain wise is not one of them. Everything seems to overwhelm me and that's not normal for me.

Dan

[Eduardo]

This is a detailed view of the flag of the 51th Regiment of the French Army. The complete post card has been presented in post N? 19 . Hope it is usefull.

Eduardo

[Hauptmann]

This is a detailed view of the flag of the 51th Regiment of the French Army. The complete post card has been presented in post N? 19 . Hope it is usefull.

Eduardo

Hi Eduardo,

Many thanks! I've got Kim working on the Avatar by the way.

Dan

[Eduardo]

Thank you Dan and Kim. I apreciate your help very much.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

A group of soldiers by a mill. The postal stamp in the back reads: "Armierungs Batallion 103 - 1 Kompagn..." These were labor battalions called "Schipper" and were used to dig trenches and the like.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

A Greman soldier in a dark horse. It seems there is no saddle on the horse.

[Eduardo]

After over a nth, here I include three more postcards. These are of the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. The first one shows the British criser Thetis sunk and obstructing the entrance chanel.

Eduado

[Eduardo]

Here at Zeebrugge a convoy of British ine sweepers.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Eduardo

great collection keep them coming

Kevin in Deva

[Eduardo]

Another view of the British mine sweepers in Zeebrugge.

Eduardo

Edited December 1, 2006 by Eduardo

[Eduardo]

Hello Kevin in Deva. Thanks for your words. I will post a few new ones during the week end.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

The following are two postcards published by J. Courcier of Paris. and send by Eugene Bonin to his sons. One dated 29 mai 1918 is addressed to "Mon chere petit Fanfan" and the second one dated 5 juin 1918 to "Mon chere petit Toto". E Bonin was in the 48th Batallion, 5th. Cie. as stated in the cards. The delicate colors used to paint the cards make them even more interesting (maybe they have just faded)

I would apreciate iny information on the second one "Devant Arras. Le dernier coup de l'etrier de Guillaume avant de faire demi tour" Will this Guillaume be Kaiser Wilhelm in the car having his last drink before turning back?.

Eduardo

[Eduardo]

After several days of fighting from the 2 to the 6 of June 1916 and no more water to drink, the brave Commandat Reynal had to raise the white flag and surrender the fort of Vaux, near Verdun.. His sword was given back to him by the Crown Prince and he received postumous high honors for his heroic defence.

Here I post 3 views fo Vaux the first one is the fortifications, the second a detail of the forts after the war and the third a view of the village and pond of Vaux totally destroyed.

[Eduardo]

This view of a window of the fort of Vaux was made much later. The sighn gives some historic details.