-j«>^i*i.,> \'*" > V "^ . f \ , "^ , . ' f rt^ ^-V^N ; /\v , \ GopightN?- copwacHT DEPOsrr LAIRD & LEES World's War Glimpses Europe's Colossal Conflict Graphically Portrayed Superb Colored and other Halftone Views from Actual Photographs of Battle Scenes, Troops, Battleships, Aeroplanes, Cities, etc., and Portraits of Kings, Emperors, etc. An authentic photographic story of THE GIGANTIC STRUGGLE MAP AND DATA COVERING FIGHTING STRENGTH, POPULATION, AREA, ETC., OF ALL THE COUNTRIES OF EUROPE Copyright, 1914, by LAIRD & LEE, Inc., Publishers CHICAGO s WORLD'S WAR GLIMPSES BEAUTIFUL halftone and colored reproductions from actual photog-raphs, portraits of the rulers of the nations involved, cities figuring in the fighting-, battleships, airships, troops, ^^^^ McCutcheon's cartoon, "The Colors," and an accurate map of the war zone. This is the first book of our series. Other editions will follow as war progresses, constituting in all a magnificent history of the war in pictures, which will be beyond value to future generations. Our war history, Europe in Arms, gives detailed description of events leading up to the war, graphic accounts of battles on land and sea. A valuable supplement to our Glimpses. LAIRD & LEE, Inc., Publishers. 0'^ I SEP 30 1914 ©GI,A3S0G14 /vi-. Copyright by Underwood -^^1 Copyright by Underwood 6: Vnderwoud. X. Y. GERMAN SOUTHWEST AFRICAN COLONIAL UHLANS WHO MADE A RAID INTO BRITISH TERRITORY. Underwood & Underwood. PRESIDENT RAYMOND POINCARE OF FRANCE. 2-° --a S O lU SK S O O ai.O " t ^ : a; : Si rt S « 2 s = > B •■ X " S - ^. J "! &■! J3 " — I &S •^ < " a i; 5 as - ^ ,? ? w-s --' Copyright by Viiderwuoii & Underwood, N. T. THE GERMAN BIVOUAC AFTER THE BATTLE OF VISE. German soldiers who entered Belgium, camping for a brief respite after the fighting at Vise. Copyright by Underwood A Vnderwood. N. Y. AFTER THE BATTLE OF HAELEN. The damage caused by the explosion of one German shell at the battle of Haelen. >-^. ss fe ■" tf) 1> o ir, ■a <». '^ 1) M ° " ft! •^ tyj G £ « & 5^ Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. FRENCH INFANTRY DIRECTING GRUELLING FIRE FROM RAPIDLY DUG TRENCHES. Copyright by Underwood A: Underwood, N. Y. THE PLACE DE LA REPUBLIQUE Li ihe trench city rf I ille, 154 miles from Pans. Lille is one of the important manufacturing centers of France, especially in the production of linen, woolen goods, cotton and cloth. It is the center of a rich agricultural as well as manufacturing district and is the capital of the Department of the Nord. Copyright by L'nderw.. „1 ,<: ri.dfi wn„,l, N. T. BELGIAN SISTERS AND WOUNDED GERMANS TO WHOM THEV ARE MINISTERING. oDvrieht by Uiiili'i wmul A L'lnierwoMil, N. Y. DEAIH DEALING GERMAN ZKPl'ELIN RIDING ON THE WATER. One of the instruments of death which the warring nations are beginning to fear is the deadly ZeppeUn which, as shown in the picture, is as capable of riding on the surface of water as to sail through the air. Copyright by Underwood A- L'liderwood, N. Y. ROLAND GAROS, THE FOREMOST OF FRENCH AVIATORS. The battles of the air are a great feature of this most modern of wars. The aircraft also did great scout work. Photograph by Uii A scene in a K ud & Underwood, N. Y. THOSE WHO SUFFER WHILE THEIR MEN FOLKS ARE FIGHITNG. issian village the men folks of wliich have lieen drafted into the Russian aimy. The won aie partaking of their meagre meals. Photogiaph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. IN THE CANADIAN MOBILIZATION CAMP. A regiment of Canadians which is to depart for the front within a few days, marching through the mobilization camp at Valcartier, Quebec, on their way to nlie practice. Copyright by Underwoiiil .t Underwood, N. Y. BELGIANS CAMPING IN A CHURCH AT CAMPTICH. A church at Camptich converted by the Belgians into a camping place. Photograph by Uiiderwoud & Underwood. N Y. GERMAN ARMY MANEUVERS. During the recent German army maneuvers the soldiers of a regiment of cavalry were compelled to undress and take their mounts across a river. The photograph shows one of the cavalrymen in swimming trunks ready to take two horses across the river. Photograph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. "IRON-CLAD" ON WIIEKLS, USED IN WAR. The "iron-clad" on wheels which is attached to the Italian army is considered the most perfect war machine made. Ck)Pjright by riiderwuod & Umlerwood, N. Y. FRENCH DIRIGIBLE "ADJUTANT REAU." The giant French dirigible, which is one of the gre;it fleet of aeroplanes and dirigibles attached to the French army. Copyright by Uiidei wciod A Uiiderwooii. N. Y. DESTROYED BY THE GERMAN TROOI'S. A burned and blackened farm house near Liege. This is but one of thousands of similar ruins on the field of battle. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. AMERICAN REFUGEES IN FLIGHT FROM THE WAR ZONF. Refugees with their hagage making their way wiih a hired cart up the high road above the French village of Avricourt, en route to make connection with the Orient Express train at Erabermenil. Photo was made Aug. 1st. ph l)y Underwoud & Underwood, N. Y. FORTIFIED BATTLEMENTS AT GHENT. The "Castle of the Counts," at Ghent, Belgium. Strongly fortified and almost inaccessible. Copyright by rnderwuoa & Underwood, N. Y. THE GREAT RALLY OF MOTORCYCLISTS, In answer to an appeal by the War Office at London, a great rally of motorcyclists took place near the windmill at Wimbledon Common, when the names of those willing to enlist were taken. - >-e, t^,:. " ik ~. - .V v-i^"' Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, N. T. BEET SUGAR WORKERS, IN GERMANY. Women who are called on to work in the fields while their men folks are warring for their king and country. Copyright bj- Underwo-.d & Underwood. N. Y. GERMAN ARTILLERY IN THE FIELD. A squad of German artillerymen aiding in moving a gun carriage into position. Copyriglit by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y, SCENES IN ANTWERP, THE NEW BELGIAN CAPITAL. The quays of Antwerp, Helgium. Antwerp is one of the leading maritime cities of the world. These quays were huilt by Napoleon I., when Antwerp formed a part of his colossal empire. Coryriglit by Underwuod A- Underwood, N. Y. GUTKNBUKG PLA IZ, IN STKASSBURG, ALSACE-LORRAINE. Sirassburg, next to Metz, is the most impoitaiit city in Alsace-Lorraine. Copyright by Underwuod & Underwood, N. Y. ON THE BATTLEFIELD AT WATERLOO. The Hotel du Musee on this historic battlefield. Photograph by Underwood > GERMAN DIRIGIBLE FLYING OVER THE BRITISH FLEET. Airships and dirigibles will play an important part in the struggle. Copyright liy Vniieiwuod & Uiidtrwuod. N. Y. A VIEW OF THE CITY OF MAINZ, north of Metz, where the Emperor of Germany met his entire general staff. Photograph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. REAL WAR SCENES IN CANADA. Twen*y-two regiments, a total of 22,000 men, ready for the scene of action in Europe. The photo shows the of Canada's crack kilted regiment, the Highlanders. al at the camp Photograph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. T, . , ^ STRONGLY FORTIFIED ANCIENT BELGIAN CITADEL is canrhle°lfT ^' "•%^"'"°" '^^'^^ ^:™'>J P°« i" Bruges. Udgium. This ancient citadel with its modern fighting machines IS capable of resisting the approach of the German forces should they decide to use the waterways instead of the Wgh>"y Photograph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. CANADA'S CRACK 66th READY FOR THE FRONT. Members of the 66th Regiment, Princesss Louise Fusilecrs of Halifax, N. S., which has a record for service in the North West Rebellion and in the South African campaign, waiting the command to entrain for the concentration camp at Valcartier, Quebec. Barracks in the background. awigS5rtS# Phototrraph by Underwood &: Underwood, N. Y. OSTEND, FAMOUS BELGIAN WATERING PLACE. A view of the water front at Ostend, situated on the North Sea about loo miles from London. One of the leading seaside resorts on the continent. E .2 "^ = -o -J ■■-, rt <^ a S'J» o ■- Is i \ i w 14 i.. 'S li^il^ ^^.j^agg ^ I m ?^ ^li' BwitiEciiinr -. *> nsw^' •]i'vi 1 !^. 1 i m pi- ^^^ m-' ' ^^ *;":—*•' Ui- ■s^* f '*^^^^5^»' -«---' • W , Jjf ■• * ^ li — ■_. \ ^'^ ^^ J ^ ^^ ___— — ' ^HHHHH^^^^ ^i.Ko Copyright by Underwood A Underwood, N. Y. BELGIAN "GUIDES" OFF TO THE FRONT. A squadron of "Guides," the crack cavalry of Belgium, ea route to join the army of defense holding the Germans in check. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, N. T. FIRST I'HOTOS OF DAMAGE CAUSED BV ZEPPELIN BOMB THROWERS IN ANTWERP. Damage caused to a house iu the Rue de la Justice, Antwerp, by the Zeppelin "death dealer of the night," on Tuesday, The bombs were evidently intended for the Palais de Justice. Photo received in U. S. Sept. 4th. Copyright bv I ri.l.i«,.,„l .V riidoiw..o,l. X. V. VISE, DEVASTATED BV THE GERMANS. A scene of ruin and desolation in the city of Vise, Belgium, after its occupaiion by the Germans. Not a house in the street shown is intact. Everyone has been burned out. The population has fled, and dead horses are to be found everywhere. The Germans seen in the photo are some of the troops left to guard the ruins. Photo received in U. S. Sept. 3rd. Photograph by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. THE "ELSASS/' OF THE GERMAN NAVY. 5 ^ Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, N. Y. SUBMARINE U 1— GERMAN NAVY. \">;