Author: Molly Newman-Johnson

These cards were issued in 1937 by a  number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes.  Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show many of the new technologies in use during World War … Continue reading Der Weltkrieg Cards ( Technology)

These cards were issued in 1937 by a number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes for collecting by the consumer. Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show scenes of soldiers’ daily life … Continue reading Der Weltkrieg Cards (Just Soldiers)

These cards were issued in 1937 by a number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes for collecting by the consumer. Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show scenes of civilian life during … Continue reading Der Weltkrieg Cards (The People)

These cards were issued in 1937 by a number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes for collecting by the consumer. Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show scenes of trench warfare during … Continue reading Der Weltkrieg Cards (The Trenches)

These cards were issued in 1937 by a number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes for collecting by the consumer. Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show scenes of how animals were … Continue reading Der Weltkrieg Cards (Animals)

These cards were manufactured by a German chocolate company during WWI. They are featured here in a book made by the company to showcase all the cards in their series. The topic of these cards is “Junge Wehr auf Borkum” (“Youth Defense Group on the Island of Borkum”). Description of the cards (left to right): … Continue reading Stollwerck Sammel-Album No. 15, Jungdeutschland

The pictures of the Stollwerck trade card album “Jungdeutschland” (Young Germany) show how such youth groups were engaged in activities to prepare them for war. Here are the titles and selected excerpts from these six pictures (only four are shown):   Storming the Wall. Storming up a steep hill with full pack is strenuous but … Continue reading Stollwerck Sammel-Album No. 15, Jungdeutschland

This newspaper was printed on the 11th of October, 1914 in the Magdeburgische Zeitung, which was the oldest German-speaking newspaper, first published in 1664, until it merged with another newspaper on the 1st of September, 1944. A week from now on October 18th, the First Battle of Ypres (Belgium) would begin between Germany, France, and … Continue reading Magdeburgische Zeitung, 755

This newspaper extra is part of the 18th of February, 1915, edition. The top headline says ‘What We Captured in East Prussia’, and is a report from the German General Headquarters. The report details that the Germans captured 64,000 Russian troops, along with 71 cannons and over 100 machine guns and planes. At the time, … Continue reading Magdeburgifche Zeitung