Wars of Wonders
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Wars of Wonders
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A new camera designed to be used on warplanes
Caption: "Camera designed for use with aeroplanes, taking photographs every few yards during flight".Temporal CoverageWorld War I -
Waste incinerator for army camps
Caption: "Camp incinerator for the disposal of refuse, constructed at the training camp of district of Columbia troops, Fort Myer, Virginia". -
A new ambulance for wounded horses
Caption: "The body of this Blue Cross ambulance swings on a pivot, do that a horse can both enter and leave by walking forward".Spatial CoverageUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The advance guard of the Atlantic fleet
Caption: "Plowing through New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, the advance guard of the Atlantic fleet coming in for the big event: the annual Army and Navy football game: following the "New York", which heads the procession, are the "Texas", "Oklahoma", "Connecticut", "Florida", "Utah" and "Wyoming"". -
A new type of sheet-metal splints
Caption: "Showing two section of the metal splint applied to a fractured arm".Spatial CoverageUnited States of AmericaTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The training of airmen
Title: "THE TRAINING OF AIRMEN".Spatial CoverageFrench Third RepublicUnited States of AmericaUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
Portable electricity generator used by English soldiers
Caption: "The plant is arranged so that it may be quickly assembled after being transported to a new position".Spatial CoverageUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
American military biplane
Caption: "Military biplane proceeding under its own power during the preparedness parade conducted at Los Angeles some time ago. The sight of the big machine traveling in the streets, much as if it were a motor car and entirely accostumed to paved thoroughfares, evoked surprise. It was closely followedby marines who assisted in turning the craft when corners were negotiated".Spatial CoverageUnited States of AmericaTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
Camouflaged pontoon bridge
Caption: "Italians covering a pontoon bridge with grasses in order to make it resemble the shore line to enemy aerial scouts. When needed for use the floating structure can be swung across the stream, to connect the opposite banks, in short order". -
Bludgeons used by Austrian soldiers
Caption: "The barbarism of "Civilized" warfare is partly illustrated by these bludgeons, said to have been used by Austrians in the battle of Gorizia".Spatial CoverageAustria-HungaryTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The cockpit of a French military aeroplane
Caption: "Cockpit of a French military aeroplane, showing store of bombs ready for launching, and novel mounting of machine gun. The latter is held on a revolving ring so that it may be fired in any direction".Spatial CoverageFrench Third RepublicTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The decorations of Belgian aerial scouts' airplanes
Caption: "Some of the Belgian aerial scouts have their machines decorated with amusing figures which serve as mascots. One of the painted caricatures is that of "Monsieur Brownie", camera in hand".Spatial CoverageBelgiumTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The artillery of the U. S. dreadnaught "Pennsylvania"
Caption: "A decidedly peaceful view on the deck of the "Pennsylvania", showing six of the twelve 14-in. guns composing the dreadnaught's great broadside. The caliber of these rifles is exceeded by those of the newest vessels of England and Germany, which are equipped with 15-in. guns, but because of the fact that this ship and its sister ship, the "Arizona", each possesses 12 of these powerful guns these two dreadnaughts rank among the most powerful of all fighting machines afloat in respect to their broadside".Spatial CoverageUnited States of AmericaTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
German ambulance train
Caption: "The home-coming, another common picture: these German and Austrian soldiers, all so badly maimed as to make further military service impossible, have been exchanged by the British, through the courtesy of the Swedish Government, for wounded "Tommies" imprisoned by the enemy".Temporal CoverageWorld War I -
Self-generating wireless power for aeroplanes
Caption: "Latest device for generating wireless power for aeroplanes, in which a large air-drives fan serves to generate current".Spatial CoverageUnited States of AmericaTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
The zeppelin observation car
Caption: "The giant zeppelin keeps the cover of the cloud banks while the little observation car with its lone occupant trails far below. The insert shows the observation car in detail".Temporal CoverageWorld War I -
How German Army horses are dyed
Title: "HOW GERMAN ARMY HORSES ARE DYED". -
The Ceara, the new Brazilian depot ship for submarines
Title: "SUBMARINE TENDER PERFORMS MANY FUNCTIONS".Spatial CoverageFirst Brazilian RepublicTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
French metal-lined shelter
Caption: "One of the many metal-lined shelters constructed by the French forces in the West".Temporal CoverageWorld War I -
The equipment of the so called "trench cleaners"
Caption: "Armed with knife and revolver: a member of daredevil band of "trench cleaners" who occupy trenches supposedly evacuated and combat lurking enemy before arrival of regulars".Temporal CoverageWorld War I -
French subterranean headquarters
Caption: "Well constructed subterrean headquarters of French officers at the front".Spatial CoverageFrench Third RepublicTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
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U. S. motor truck
Caption: "Indian scouts and guides who are following Villa's trail with our boys, some of them are enjoying their first motor ride". -
Telephone on rifle range aids target practice
Caption: "The range, showing the box containing telephone and buzzer connection".Spatial CoverageUnited States of AmericaTemporal CoverageWorld War I -
Drift indicator designed for aerial navigator
Caption: "Telescopic indicator combined with a special air compass to enable a birdman to make the proper compensation for drift, and stay in his true course, whether flying over unfamiliar land or a large body of water".Temporal CoverageWorld War I