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20 Vintage Colorized Photos of Soldiers in the 1910s

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Soldiers wearing helmets move through a muddy trench during battle, with barbed wire ahead and smoke rising from explosions in the distance, suggesting an intense wartime scene.

The 1910s were years defined by extreme tension and change across most of the world. As World War I reshaped nations and millions of lives, an entire generation of young soldiers found themselves living through one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history. Many of the photographs from that era survive only in black and white, which can make the people and events feel distant, despite how deeply they shaped the twentieth century.

These photos bring a new sense of realism to that period. The added color makes the uniforms, faces, and battlefield scenes feel far more immediate and human, revealing details that are often lost in older photos. Together, these images offer a powerful glimpse into the lives of soldiers during a decade that would change the world forever.

1. Ottoman soldiers resting during a hot day in Galacia, 1916

A group of soldiers in uniform sit on a grassy field with trees in the background. Some are seated in clusters, while others gather further back. The scene appears calm and the weather is clear.
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2. French soldiers goofing around, 1914

Two French soldiers from World War I in blue and red uniforms, one holding a rifle and looking alert while the other stands calmly beside him; both have backpacks and caps, with a rural background.
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3. French soldier filling his canteen on the Western Front, 1916

Three World War I soldiers in blue uniforms are in a trench; two are filling canteens from large barrels, and one standing soldier looks on, hands in pockets. The scene appears cold and the soldiers look focused.
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4. Jewish soldiers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire celebrating Hanukkah, 1916

A large group of WWI-era soldiers pose outdoors in winter uniforms around a menorah on a snow mound marked "Hanukkah 1916," in front of a wooden building.
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5. An Austro-Hungarian soldier with a gun shield that seems a bit small, 1915

A World War I soldier in winter uniform stands in the snow, holding a metal body shield and a rifle with a bayonet. Leafless trees and snow-covered structures are visible in the background.
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6. Soldier from Gotland’s infantry regiment trying to contain his laughter, 1900

A group of uniformed soldiers with mustaches stand in formation, holding rifles. They wear dark blue uniforms with gold buttons and matching hats, looking forward with serious expressions.
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7. Soldier at Passchendaele, 1917

A lone soldier walks across a muddy, barren battlefield scattered with puddles and debris under a gray, foggy sky. The desolate landscape shows the devastation of war.
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8. Wounded soldier on Somme Front, 1916

A smiling World War I soldier with a bandaged head stands in a muddy trench, holding his helmet in one hand and a rifle on his shoulder, while another soldier is blurred in the background.
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9. Turkish soldier in Galicia, 1916

A Black woman in a tan uniform and headscarf stands on dirt in front of a dugout shelter, with trees and a hill in the background. The photo appears to be historical and colorized.
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10. A soldier of Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment 243, 1914

A World War I soldier stands in uniform with a rifle, boots, and backpack. Flowers are tucked into his rifle, helmet, belt, and uniform. He stands on a tiled sidewalk in front of a weathered wall and window.
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11. French soldiers, 1917

Two World War I soldiers in blue uniforms and helmets stand outdoors with rifles, backpacks, and gear. Other soldiers and a building are visible in the background. The image is colorized.
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12. Ottoman soldiers on the Galician front, 1917

A group of soldiers in winter uniforms stand together in a snowy forest near a wooden shelter, surrounded by tall, leafless trees. Their varied expressions and postures suggest camaraderie and resilience in harsh conditions.
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13. French soldiers hunkering down on the Somme Front, 1916

A soldier in a blue-gray uniform sits in a muddy trench, resting his chin on his hand and looking upward. His rifle is propped beside him, and the trench walls rise on both sides under a pale sky.
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14. French soldier at the outbreak of WWI, 1914

A French World War I soldier stands on a cobblestone street, wearing a blue coat, red trousers, black boots, and cap, holding a rifle with a backpack and canteen. Trees and a fence are in the background.
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15. Saying goodbye to his family to leave for WWI

A World War I soldier in uniform, holding an American flag and embracing his wife and two young children in a living room, as they say goodbye. The family looks emotional; an American flag decorates the room.
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16. German soldier, 1916

A World War I German soldier in a blue-gray uniform and pickelhaube helmet stands outdoors holding a rifle, with a backpack and ammunition pouches visible. Bushes and dirt ground are in the background.
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17. An Australian soldier wading through the mud in the trenches, 1916

A soldier stands in a narrow, muddy trench, seen from behind. The image is split: the left side is black and white, the right side is colorized, showing the soldier's brown uniform and the earthy trench walls.
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18. German soldiers on look-out, WWI

Five soldiers in World War I-era uniforms stand armed on rubble in front of a damaged, partially destroyed building, posing for a group photo. The scene appears somber and war-torn.
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19. Ottoman soldiers resting, 1916

A group of soldiers in uniform sit and stand around a tent in a wooded area, with some seated on the ground in a circle and others standing. The scene appears calm, with trees and tents in the background.
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20. English soldiers leaving their trench, 1916

Soldiers in helmets climb out of a muddy trench toward barbed wire, with smoke rising in the background, depicting a scene from a World War I battlefield.
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Want to see more colorized content?

Check out 20 Colorized Photos Of Steelworkers and Miners in the Early 1900s, or take a look at 20 Colorized Photos That Bring 1930s-1940s Farming to Life. Finally, if you want to see colorized photos from WWII, check out 20 Colorized Photos from World War II.

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