WWI - Color Photography

I was searching for some facts anf figures about WWI last night when I found these amazing pictures. These are color photgraphs of French soldiers fighting on various fronts.

Although color photography was around prior to 1903, the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, patented the process in 1903 and developed the first color film in 1907. The French army was the only one taking color photos during the course of World War One.

Senegalese soldiers

Without knowing more, it is impossible to tell which French Colony these soldiers may have come from or, in fact, if they are French soldiers. But France had a number of colonies in Africa at this time. In fact, almost one-third of Africa was under French rule in 1914.

Troops at rudimentary fortifications


Anyone able to read the sign?


A church building after shelling


How do I know it is shelling? The air-to-ground war as it realtes to bombing did not really come about until WWII.

Notice the camouflage netting.


Outside their bunker cleaning


Taking a break


Guardhouse


Appears to be cooler weather, given their dress


Rail car under an overpass

Looks like there may be some minor damage to the car

Source: I am sorry I have lost the link to these pictures :| .. I 'll put it here as soon I find it.