Poilu Soldat Francais French Soldier Collection

In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20, 1917
1756515 In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20, 1917; (add.info.: In Noyon (Oise, Picardy, France) passage of soldiers going at the front on march 20

Clermont-en-Argonne (Meuse, Lorraine, France) : French soldiers of Red Cross outside a shelter for wounded soldiers
1759544 Clermont-en-Argonne (Meuse, Lorraine, France) : French soldiers of Red Cross outside a shelter for wounded soldiers, ww1; (add.info.: Clermont-en-Argonne (Meuse, Lorraine)

French artillery in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1
1759453 French artillery in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1; (add.info.: French artillery in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1); Photo: Tallandier

French soldiers in a shelter on cote 304, France, august 1917
1759430 French soldiers in a shelter on cote 304, France, august 1917; (add.info.: French soldiers in a shelter on cote 304, France, august 1917); Photo: Tallandier

soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault during the great war
1753577 soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault during the great war; (add.info.: soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault during the great war); Photo: Tallandier

French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war
1747159 French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war; (add.info.: French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war); Photo

French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war
1747158 French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war; (add.info.: French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war); Photo

French soldiers in a trench of first line in the Meuse (Lorraine, France) in 1915
1749559 French soldiers in a trench of first line in the Meuse (Lorraine, France) in 1915; (add.info.: French soldiers in a trench of first line in the Meuse (Lorraine)

French soldiers armed with a rifle gunner and masks in a hole of shell defendent the Fort of Are worth close to Verdun
1749555 French soldiers armed with a rifle gunner and masks in a hole of shell defendent the Fort of Are worth close to Verdun in November 1916; (add.info)

A French soldier occupies the observation post of the cemetery of Neuville Saint Vaast after to have conquered it with
1749367 A French soldier occupies the observation post of the cemetery of Neuville Saint Vaast after to have conquered it with the Germans in May 1915; (add.info)

French soldiers in the trench near Suippes (Marne, Champagne) in 1914-1915
1746144 French soldiers in the trench near Suippes (Marne, Champagne) in 1914-1915; (add.info.: French soldiers in the trench near Suippes (Marne, Champagne) in 1914-1915); Photo: Tallandier

arrest and interrogation of a suspect who wanted to cross the sentries lines, first world war
1754503 arrest and interrogation of a suspect who wanted to cross the sentries lines, first world war; (add.info.: arrest and interrogation of a suspect who wanted to cross the sentries lines)

bayonet fencing : training of the French infantry in 1913-1914
1749874 bayonet fencing : training of the French infantry in 1913-1914; (add.info.: bayonet fencing : training of the French infantry in 1913-1914); Photo: Tallandier

French soliders in a trench in Neuville-Saint-Vaast (Nord Pas de Calais, France) may 28, 1915
1761746 French soliders in a trench in Neuville-Saint-Vaast (Nord Pas de Calais, France) may 28, 1915; (add.info.: French soliders in a trench in Neuville-Saint-Vaast (Nord Pas de Calais)

French soldiers in the trenches wearing gas masks and glasses in Argonne France, 1915 during the great war
1753859 French soldiers in the trenches wearing gas masks and glasses in Argonne France, 1915 during the great war; (add.info)

Two English soldiers smoking while bombs fall around them. Battle of Flanders, 1914
1761856 Two English soldiers smoking while bombs fall around them. Battle of Flanders, 1914; (add.info.: Two English soldiers smoking while bombs fall around them)

Machine gun in a French trench, ww1, France
1758909 Machine gun in a French trench, ww1, France; (add.info.: Machine gun in a French trench, ww1, France); Photo: Tallandier

In Champagne (France), having a premonition that a gas attack will take place, a French doctor checking gas mask
1758698 In Champagne (France), having a premonition that a gas attack will take place, a French doctor checking gas mask, 1st world war, photo by Branger; (add.info.: In Champagne (France)

Gaston Doumergue, president of the French council with the general Dubail gives some war cross
1750185 Gaston Doumergue, president of the French council with the general Dubail gives some war cross and military medals to some Muslim soldiers during a visit to the hospital of the colonial

French soldiers charging during the great war
1747041 French soldiers charging during the great war; (add.info.: French soldiers charging during the great war); Photo: Tallandier

A French soldiers and army chaplain pose in front of a vault, built on the Champagne Front with sand bags between 1914
1749893 A French soldiers and army chaplain pose in front of a vault, built on the Champagne Front with sand bags between 1914 and 1918; (add.info)

A young French soldier with a prisoner, 1st world war
1756536 A young French soldier with a prisoner, 1st world war; (add.info.: A young French soldier with a prisoner, 1st world war); Photo: Tallandier

A reinforcement brigade is going on the front, Verdun, 1916
1756396 A reinforcement brigade is going on the front, Verdun, 1916; (add.info.: A reinforcement brigade is going on the front, Verdun, 1916); Photo: Tallandier

French miners in trenches in Verdun, 1916
1756395 French miners in trenches in Verdun, 1916; (add.info.: French miners in trenches in Verdun, 1916); Photo: Tallandier

Soldiers from Montenegro (king's guard) fraternizing with French soldiers in Lyon (France), 1st world war
1756371 Soldiers from Montenegro (king's guard) fraternizing with French soldiers in Lyon (France), 1st world war; (add.info)

German offensive in front of the chevaux de frise separated the French and German lines in the military front of
1749557 German offensive in front of the chevaux de frise separated the French and German lines in the military front of Champagne in 1918; (add.info)

Over There (woman waiting for the return of her husband who left for the war), 1915 (engraving)
1749714 Over There (woman waiting for the return of her husband who left for the war), 1915 (engraving); (add.info.: "over there (woman waiting for the return of her husband who left for the war)

Waiting of French prisoners in Laon in Picardy in 1918
1749338 Waiting of French prisoners in Laon in Picardy in 1918; (add.info.: Waiting of French prisoners in Laon in Picardy in 1918); Photo: Tallandier

French soldiers building of security shelter on the Verdun Front, 1916
1754469 French soldiers building of security shelter on the Verdun Front, 1916; (add.info.: French soldiers building of security shelter on the Verdun Front, 1916); Photo: Tallandier

French officer general Hubert Lyautey (1854-1934) minister of war in 1916-1917
1753126 French officer general Hubert Lyautey (1854-1934) minister of war in 1916-1917, visiting hospital during the war on the French front; (add.info)

Departure of French soldiers for the front in Paris, 1st world war
1754631 Departure of French soldiers for the front in Paris, 1st world war; (add.info.: Departure of French soldiers for the front in Paris, 1st world war); Photo: Tallandier

French miners listening to noise of enemy sappings with stethoscope, Verdun, 1916
1756494 French miners listening to noise of enemy sappings with stethoscope, Verdun, 1916; (add.info.: French miners listening to noise of enemy sappings with stethoscope, Verdun)

Artillery : French soldiers with big gun, in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1
1759454 Artillery : French soldiers with big gun, in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1; (add.info.: Artillery : French soldiers with big gun, in Vauquois (Meuse, France) ww1); Photo: Tallandier

French soldiers in trenches, september 1914
1760184 French soldiers in trenches, september 1914; (add.info.: French soldiers in trenches, september 1914); Photo: Tallandier

Battle of Verdun 1916 : French prisoners in a german first-aid post outside Douaumont
1759535 Battle of Verdun 1916 : French prisoners in a german first-aid post outside Douaumont; (add.info.: Battle of Verdun 1916)

La Malmaison offensive, France : French soldiers in a trench a few days before attack of october 23, 1917
1759530 La Malmaison offensive, France : French soldiers in a trench a few days before attack of october 23, 1917; (add.info.: La Malmaison offensive)

The corporal Coquelert de Neuville with his officers in the fort of Vaux near verdun
1745029 The corporal Coquelert de Neuville with his officers in the fort of Vaux near verdun, after the French counter-attack on november 22nd, 1916

La Malmaison offensive, France, october 23, 1917 : French soldiers digging a trench
1759518 La Malmaison offensive, France, october 23, 1917 : French soldiers digging a trench; (add.info.: La Malmaison offensive, France, october 23)

In quarries in Picardy (France) French soldiers have sculpted stone, 1st world war, photo by Branger
1758721 In quarries in Picardy (France) French soldiers have sculpted stone, 1st world war, photo by Branger; (add.info.: In quarries in Picardy (France) French soldiers have sculpted stone

French-American assault battalion on the Mecklenburg trench, Badonvillers, March 17, 1918
1761843 French-American assault battalion on the Mecklenburg trench, Badonvillers, March 17, 1918; (add.info.: French-American assault battalion on the Mecklenburg trench, Badonvillers, March 17)

French soldiers in a well converted trench, Alsace, 1915
1761748 French soldiers in a well converted trench, Alsace, 1915; (add.info.: French soldiers in a well converted trench, Alsace, 1915); Photo: Tallandier

soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault in Argonne France 1914-1915 during the great war
1747160 soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault in Argonne France 1914-1915 during the great war; (add.info.: soldiers in the trenches during the ennemy assault in Argonne France 1914-1915)

Members of the Red Cross participate in a mass in a drill during the Great War
1749369 Members of the Red Cross participate in a mass in a drill during the Great War; (add.info.: Members of the Red Cross participate in a mass in a drill during the Great War); Photo: Tallandier

A French trench opens on various underground shelters where the soldiers can protect oneself
1749556 A French trench opens on various underground shelters where the soldiers can protect oneself and recover between two conflicts

French watchmen hide in a trench supervise the first line of the front between 1914 and 1918
1749554 French watchmen hide in a trench supervise the first line of the front between 1914 and 1918; (add.info.: French watchmen hide in a trench supervise the first line of the front between 1914)

French soldier in a trench during the fights at "Le Chemin des Dames" (Aisne, Picardy, France)
1747826 French soldier in a trench during the fights at "Le Chemin des Dames" (Aisne, Picardy, France), during the great war c

French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war
1747119 French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war; (add.info.: French soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war); Photo

soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war
1747157 soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war; (add.info.: soldiers in the trenches waiting for the ennemy assault during the great war); Photo: Tallandier

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The Poilu, or French soldier of World War I, was known for their bravery and resilience in the face of unimaginable horrors. These soldiers endured harsh conditions on the front lines, fighting with unwavering courage for their country. The term "Poilu" literally means "hairy one," a nickname given to them due to their unkempt appearance after months in the trenches. Despite facing overwhelming odds and witnessing the devastation of war firsthand, these soldiers never wavered in their dedication to defending France. Their sacrifices and valor are remembered and honored to this day. The Poilu soldier embodied the spirit of France - proud, determined, and unyielding. They fought not only for victory on the battlefield but also for freedom and justice for all. Their legacy lives on as a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in times of adversity. We salute the brave Poilu soldiers who gave everything they had for their country. Their memory will forever be etched in history as true heroes who stood tall in the face of danger and adversity. Vive la France.