69,081 Wwi, Germany Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

German U-Boat in N.Y. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an early aircraft, balloon, airship, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Reichskanzler von Bethmann-Hollweg

Photograph shows German politician Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg (1856-1921), who was Chancellor of the German Empire from 1909 to 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

German Sanitary Corps & wounded man in Belg. [i.e., Belgium]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Max Breitung - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows Max Breitung who was indicted in 1916 in connection with German plots to destroy munition ships. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013)

Capt. Franz von Papen - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows German nobleman Franz von Papen (1879-1969) who was expelled from the United States in December 1915 for alleged complicity in the planning of sabotage. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013)

German U-boat in N.Y. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General Count V. Bothmer - Public domain portrait photograph

Photograph shows portrait of German General Felix Graf von Bothner (1852-1937) in military uniform. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013)

Wounded German soldiers at Xmas

Public domain image of a group of people, ceremony, event, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Princess Olga of Hanover - Public domain portrait painting

Photo shows Princess Olga of Hanover and Cumberland (1884-1958), from a painting by German artist Alice Boscowitz (1875-1962). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009)

Gadski as Brunnhilde - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows German opera singer Johanna Gadski (1872-1932) in her role as Brunnhilde in the opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

AUDACIOUS. Warship photograph collection

Photograph shows the H.M.S. Audacious warship of the Royal Navy which was sunk by a German mine off the coast of Ireland on October 27, 1914 during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

GERMAN SQUADRON VISIT TO U.S. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

GERMAN ROYAL FAMILY. THE CROWN PRINCE

A black and white photo of a man in uniform. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Barricade on farm, Haelen - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows the aftermath of the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12, 1914 near Haelen, Belgium during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Barricade on Liege Rd. - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows the aftermath of the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12, 1914 near Haelen, Belgium during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Germans at Berry-Au-Bac - A group of men sitting next to each other

Photograph shows German soldiers at Berry-Au-Bac, France during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

[Abandoned British trench which was captured by the Germans; in backgr...

No. 7981 appears on photograph. Caption on back: Die Grosse Schlacht im Westen. Der Stab einer Infanterie-Division ... ueberscreiten einer genommenen engl. Stellung (176). Stamped: BUFA. Forms part of the Rehs... More

The Clarisses (left) where the old people died like flies after bad tr...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group title: Rapatries. Plate to Secretary General. Print in album. Date based on date range for negative series. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 a... More

German trenches on the Aisne - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

Photograph shows German soldiers in trenches along the Aisne River in France during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms p... More

Proving identity -- Near Diest - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

Photograph shows soldiers checking identies of people after the Battle of Haelen which was fought by the German and Belgian armies on August 12, 1914 near Haelen, Belgium during World War I. (Source: Flickr Com... More

COMMERCIAL ATTACHES: ALBERT H. BALDWIN, TO LONDON; V.L. HAVENS, TO SAN...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German Bridge over Maas at Dinant

Photograph shows a bridge over the Maas River in Dinant, Belgium during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: Geor... More

Unrecognizable - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cartoon shows a hairy ape-like figure wearing a German helmet (labeled "Military Barbarism"), crying "Hass! Hass! Hass!" (or Hate! Hate! Hate!), standing over the relaxed figure of a kindly looking professor (l... More

At Trilport near Meaux where German auto fell into river

Photograph shows the wreckage of an automobile on which two German officers died while attempting to cross a bridge that had previously been destroyed at Trilport, France. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

German Army auto with wire cutter

Photograph shows a German Army automobile during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Soissons after bombardment - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows buildings in Soissons, France after bombardment by German forces during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

Germany -- French prisoners singing

Photograph shows French prisoners singing while standing in group outside of buildings, possibly at Zossen prisoner of war camp, Wünsdorf, Zossen, Germany, during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train -- Dr. Israels

Photograph shows staff of the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I.

[Russia]. German & Austrian prisoners. [Russian men and women]. [Russi...

Titles from item and devised by Library staff. From disbound album of James Maxwell Pringle's business trip to Russia and Asia for First National City Bank of New York. Accession box no. DLC/PP-2010:041

Crown Prince Germany - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows German Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) on horseback. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011)

At German Consulate -- New York

Photograph shows German Americans at the German Consulate in New York City as part of German mobilization before World War I.

Der Wahlsturm fegt durch's Land! Bayerisch-Weissblau gegen Russisch-Ro...

Poster shows a man in red running from a deluge of blue and white pieces of paper marked Bayerische Volkspartei. Text: The election storm is sweeping the land! Bavarian blue and white against Russian red! Bavar... More

Poster - Kriegsanleihe zeichnen! / LO. - Public domain lithograph

Text: Subscribe to the War Loan! Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

German troops en route to Russia

Photograph shows German soldiers seated on top of a railroad locomotive going to Russia, during World War I. (Source: Flicker Commons project, 2011)

Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe! Wiener Bank-Verein / Rauch.

Poster shows a medieval drummer before a walled city. Text: Subscribe to the War Loan! Viennese Bank Association.

The Clarisses (left) where the old people died like flies after bad tr...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group title: Rapatries. Plate to Secretary General. Print in album. Date based on date range for negative series. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 a... More

Kaiser & Archduke Friedrich - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain...

Photograph shows Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) with Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen (1856-1936) Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

Deutsche Kriegsausstellung ... Ausstellungshallen am Zoo / Orlik.

Poster shows a German soldier standing guard(?) by a collection of military gear and weapons, including a helmet, sword, shield, armor, flag, cannon balls, and a cannon mounted on a caisson. Text announces a wa... More

It is far better to face the bullets than to be killed at home by a bo...

Poster showing a dirigible in the night sky over London, illuminated by a searchlight.

German women making uniforms - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domai...

Public domain photograph of building interior, office, room, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Das Steierland - gramophone disc, record label

Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pour la France versez votre or. L'or combat pour la victoire

A large gold coin with the Gallic cock on it crushing a German soldier. Translation of title: Deposit your gold for France. Gold fights for victory. Signed: Abel Faivre. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1915. Item is ... More

Gib zur Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte! Für dich haben sie ge...

Poster urges people to give to the Ludendorff Fund for War Disabled, saying "They have bled for you." Stamp: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

UNITED STATES NAVY. EITEL FRIEDRICH, GERMAN SHIP TAKEN OVER BY U.S.; T...

A black and white photo of a group of men on a boat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Count Von Bussche - Haddinghausen

Photograph shows Baron Hilmar Freiherr von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen (1867-1939), a German diplomat. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014)

Mme. Gadski, Bay Shore, 6/28/15

Photograph shows German opera singer Johanna Gadski (1872-1932) at Bay Shore, Long Island, New York. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)

German cruelty to British prisoners. Justice cannot be done without yo...

Lord Kitchener says: The Germans have stripped and insulted British Prisoners and have shot some in cold blood. The Germans act with the same barbarous savagery as the Sudan Dervishes. The Prime Minister says: ... More

Absturz des Hochplateaus von Süd-Syrien zur nordarabischen Sandelbene ...

Public domain photograph related to Germany in World War One, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gold gab ich zur Wehr, Eisen nahm ich zur Ehr ... / Gipkens nach Hosae...

Poster shows silhouette of a kneeling woman (probably modeled on a work by Hermann Hosaeus) holding a jewelry box and offering a gold rosary(?). Text: I gave gold for defense, iron I honored(?). Bring your gold... More

Assorted cargo for the return trip

Diplomat, possibly Johann von Bernstorff, seated on ship cargo at pier labeled: "Embassy pets, Count von Bernstorff, Berlin, Germany, via U submersible freight" and "Von Egels safe." "Plot to sink the Lusitania... More

Ausstellung für Kriegsfürsorge, Cöln, August-September 1916; Kriegsbes...

Poster shows two wounded German soldiers, one with arm in a sling, the other with a crutch. Text announces an exhibition in Cologne to raise money for wounded veterans. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgesch... More

Zeichnet die fünfte Kriegsanleihe ... Živnostenská Banka in Prag und i...

Poster shows a medieval knight with the Austrian Imperial eagle on his tunic, standing in front of an Austrian banner, with his sword raised as if about to strike. Text tells people to subscribe to the 5th War ... More

Bildnisse und Skizzen aus der Türkei im Weltkrieg / Wilh. Victor Kraus...

Poster for benefit exhibition of pictures of Turkey by Krausz, showing a mosque from a distance. Stamp: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

KRON PRINZ WILHELM. GERMAN SHIP, INTERNED IN U.S. IN TOW

Public domain photograph of American ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zeichnet die sechste Österreichische kriegsanleihe / W. Kühn, Innsbruc...

Poster showing a soldier with rifle looking into the distance, as a man and horse plow a field in the background. Text: Subscribe to the sixth Austrian war loan. Stamp: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Weinachten im Feld! 1917. Spendet Geld und Liebesgaben für unsere Krie...

Poster shows a Christmas tree decorated with candles in front of a red cross. Text: Christmas in the field! 1917. Contribute money and gift packages for our warriors! Signed with artist's monogram.

German 5.9 gun captured by British

Photograph shows British Royal Artillery officers of the 9th Division examining a German 5.9 inch howitzer captured in the west bank of Happy Valley, during the Battle of Arras, a French city on the Western Fro... More

Denkt an die Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte! / Bernhard.

Poster encouraging donations to the Ludendorff Fund for the War Disabled. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Poster - Voila les Américains! - Public domain lithograph

A large shadow of an American soldier catching a cowering German soldier breaking into a door labeled Front Occidental [Eastern front]. Translation of title: Here are the Americans! Signed: Saunier. Promotiona... More

Landes-Kriegsfürsorge-Ausstellung / Sujan.

Poster shows a disabled veteran with a prosthetic arm using a scythe to harvest wheat. Text announces the National War Relief Exhibition in Pozsony.

Ausstellung der gewerbl. Kriegsinvaliden Schulen

Poster shows a medieval knight standing behind a laborer. Text announces an exhibition by the Vocational School for War Invalids. Location, times, and entrance fee are given. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zei... More

Zeichnet die sechste Kriegsanleihe, 1914-1917 / M. Lenz.

Poster shows a knight on horseback, with the Austro-Hungarian banner behind him, slaying a dragon. Text: Subscribe to the 6th War Loan.

GERMAN SAILORS INTERNED IN U.S.

A group of men standing next to a fence. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German prisoners lined up for examination

Photograph shows German prisoners taken during the Battle of Messines, June 8, 1917 during World War I. (Source: Flickr Commons project and Imperial War Museums website: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/... More

Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe. Die Zeit ist hart, aber der Sieg ist sicher / ...

Poster shows a portrait profile of Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg. Text: Subscribe to the War Loan. Times are difficult but victory is certain.

German pill box taken during the advance of the Seventy-ninth Division...

No. 28490. Public domain photograph of World War One military equipment, vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alles fürs Vaterland! Alles für die Freiheit!

Poster shows a German soldier with rifle in one hand and the other raised in the "V" sign; in background a factory and a town. Text declares "Everything for the Fatherland, everything for freedom", and instruct... More

Zeichnet die Kriegsanleihe! / Willy Stöwer 1918.

Print shows a German sailor leaning out a porthole, looking directly at the viewer, and pointing to the text of the title (sign the war loan). An appeal for financial contributions to the war effort. Signed an... More

A wrecked German ammunition train, destroyed by shell fire

Photographer's address: 613 14th St., Wash., D.C. No. 172. Gift; Breckenridge Long; 1953.

Two months ago little Gilberte Dieu and her mother left their home in ...

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: A.R.C. Comm. to France. Group title: Adopted children, France. October 1918 [date... More

Sammelt Brennesseln, die deutsche Baumwolle! / Fritz Wolffhügel, Münch...

Poster shows a spool of thread on a nettle stalk surrounded by nettle leaves; in background the Bavarian flag. Text: Collect stinging nettles, the German cotton. Bavarian Nettle Center, Munich. Forms part of: R... More

British Empire Union. "Once a German, always a German." Remember! Ever...

Poster showing caricatures of Germans, including wartime scenes of past violence, cruelty, and drunkenness, and then a charming German businessman of the day. Also a vignette of martyr Edith Cavell's grave and ... More

Kriegsbilderausstellung / Eduard Adrian Dussek.

Poster shows profile of soldier wearing helmet. Poster is announcement of an exhibit of war art by painter Eduard Adrian Dussek from the battles at Izonzo, Triest, and Belgrad. Exhibit is to benefit the Austria... More

Belleau Woods, looking toward Belleau Torcy Hill 193 and the German li...

Photographer's address : 613 14th St., Wash., D.C. No. 192. Gift; Breckenridge Long; 1953.

Mine-thrower, Alexanderplatz, Berlin

Photograph shows German government soldiers with a mine thrower in the Alexanderplatz, Germany. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2017) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Photogra... More

Ocean liners: IMPERATOR - Public domain image of steamship

Photo shows the U. S.S. Imperator, formerly the S.S. Imperator (an ocean liner of the Hamburg America Line) during its service as a civilian transport ship returning soldiers to the United States after World Wa... More

Vallendar Germany headquarters, 23rd U.S. Infantry, 1919

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Captured German plane during World War I

Photograph shows an empty airplane surrounded by high walls and fence with people looking over. Copyrighted 1919 by E. McConnell.

Tretet ein in den Grenzschutz Ost! Schütz die Heimat gegen Bolschewism...

Poster shows a village in flames with a large claw-like hand formed out of smoke posed over the buildings. Text encourages people to volunteer for the Eastern Border Protection Corps in order to protect against... More

Yanks in Germany want more books. Take good live fiction to the public...

Soldier sitting and reading book. Promotional goal: U.S. G63.J7. 191-. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C... More

World War history : daily records and comments as appeared in American...

English and German. Chronologically arranged clippings of news articles, editorials and letters to the editor appearing in more than 100 American and Canadian newspapers.

Here lie "the facts" / W.A. Rogers.

Uncle Sam standing behind bodies of children, killed on the Lusitania, covered with U.S. flag. He faces William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American... More

And this is no scrap of paper - Drawing. Public domain image.

French military officer (Ferdinand Foch) with sword showing paper "Terms, the German people must pay for all damage to civilians on land or sea or from the air" to German military officer, possibly William II. ... More