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1940s Collection (#88)

Background image1940s Collection: A riveter at a Valentine tank factory in the Midlands. 28th September 1941

A riveter at a Valentine tank factory in the Midlands. 28th September 1941

Background image1940s Collection: The new indoor Table shelter announced by the Minister of Home Security in the House of

The new indoor Table shelter announced by the Minister of Home Security in the House of Commons. 11th February 1941

Background image1940s Collection: Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K

Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K
Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U.K. Special Service Troops carried out the raid with a detachment of a U.S

Background image1940s Collection: The withdrawal from Dunkirk in Northern France showing British Expeditionary Force troops

The withdrawal from Dunkirk in Northern France showing British Expeditionary Force troops wading in the water to meet the rescue boats during the Second World War. June 1940

Background image1940s Collection: The Declaration of St Jamess Palace was the first joint statement of goals

The Declaration of St Jamess Palace was the first joint statement of goals and principles by the Allies of World War II. The declaration was issued after the first Inter-Allied Meeting at St Jamess

Background image1940s Collection: St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London

St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is situated... As a result of the blaze, the churchs ten bells fell to the ground

Background image1940s Collection: Air Raid Precautions (ARP) refers to a number of organisations

Air Raid Precautions (ARP) refers to a number of organisations and guidelines in the United... During the war almost 7, 000 Civil Defence workers were killed

Background image1940s Collection: Civilians search through bombed houses for salvage in Bristol during Second World War

Civilians search through bombed houses for salvage in Bristol during Second World War. 10th June 1942

Background image1940s Collection: Un-named Free French Naval Captain poses with a drink for the press at their barracks in

Un-named Free French Naval Captain poses with a drink for the press at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: The officers mess of the Free French Navy at their barracks in Southern England

The officers mess of the Free French Navy at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Un-named Free French Naval officer and sailor at their barracks in Southern England 5th

Un-named Free French Naval officer and sailor at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Un-named Free French Naval officers at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Un-named Free French Naval officers at their barracks in Southern England 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: The entrance to th First Aid Post at Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

The entrance to th First Aid Post at Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

Background image1940s Collection: Some of the American soldiers that released a number of Russian prisoners when Cherbourg

Some of the American soldiers that released a number of Russian prisoners when Cherbourg fell to the US Army. The Russian POWs had been forced to work on the building of the German defences

Background image1940s Collection: Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos pose for the press at their their barracks in

Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos pose for the press at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos train in unarmed combat at their their barracks

Free French Sailors and Naval Commandos train in unarmed combat at their their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Nurses prepare a bed at a First Aid Post in Dover dug into the white cliffs

Nurses prepare a bed at a First Aid Post in Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

Background image1940s Collection: Free French sailors are call to parade by a bugler at their barracks in Southern England

Free French sailors are call to parade by a bugler at their barracks in Southern England. 5th May 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Nurses prepare the First Aid Post in Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

Nurses prepare the First Aid Post in Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

Background image1940s Collection: A First Aid Post at Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

A First Aid Post at Dover dug into the white cliffs. 22nd February 1945

Background image1940s Collection: Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind

Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind British lines as elements of the 29th Armoured Brigade push on through the town towards Ms. 22nd September 1944

Background image1940s Collection: A Dutch soldier of the Princess Irene regiment (right) and British troops guard

A Dutch soldier of the Princess Irene regiment (right) and British troops guard the Albert Canal bridge. Circa 1944

Background image1940s Collection: British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000

British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000
British 7.2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000 yards. Pictured, the gun crew in action. Circa 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms

Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms. 27th November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing

British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing. November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: The German spearhead, whose objective was Dinant on the River Meuse lost a large number

The German spearhead, whose objective was Dinant on the River Meuse lost a large number of vehicles before it was halted. A large number of armoured cars, half-tracks

Background image1940s Collection: Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen

An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen. November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron

Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment at the ready position outside the railway station in Middleburg, Holland, as Allied forces enter the town. November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing

British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen) where there was sharp fighting. November 1944

Background image1940s Collection: General Sir John Dill with Czech troops in the Western Command. December 1940

General Sir John Dill with Czech troops in the Western Command. December 1940

Background image1940s Collection: A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells

A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells below the waterline during the landing by Royal Marine commandos on the island of Walcheren at Westkapelle

Background image1940s Collection: Crowd of civilians in Beirut, Lebanon. 12th November 1943

Crowd of civilians in Beirut, Lebanon. 12th November 1943
Crowd of civilians in Beirut, Lebanon.12th November 1943

Background image1940s Collection: Two Londoners, Private F. Hicks and Private H. Jacobs, chat with an Iraqi labourer at

Two Londoners, Private F. Hicks and Private H. Jacobs, chat with an Iraqi labourer at the second " Clapham Junction" railway station which is situated on a miniature railway at a Base

Background image1940s Collection: French troops in Lebanon. 12th November 1943

French troops in Lebanon. 12th November 1943

Background image1940s Collection: Col. Collets Circassians, who, after braving many dangers

Col. Collets Circassians, who, after braving many dangers, rode many miles over high mountain ranges in order to avoid frontier posts, and many forced the River Jordan and arrived

Background image1940s Collection: A low altitude photograph of four H. E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen

A low altitude photograph of four H. E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen
A low altitude photograph of four H.E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen. Taken by RAF aircraft in the course of actual operations against the enemy

Background image1940s Collection: In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left

In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left) helps a Dutch refugee into an R.A.F. aircraft which will take him to Batavia. Circa January 1946

Background image1940s Collection: French motorcycle patrols in Lebanon, facing the Town Hall in the Place de l Etoile

French motorcycle patrols in Lebanon, facing the Town Hall in the Place de l Etoile. 12th November 1943

Background image1940s Collection: US planes drop phosphorous bombs over the Lakunai airfield in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

US planes drop phosphorous bombs over the Lakunai airfield in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. April 1944

Background image1940s Collection: British ATS women in the Middle East, getting letters from home. November 1942

British ATS women in the Middle East, getting letters from home. November 1942

Background image1940s Collection: Malaya, Britain pursues 'Scorched Earth'policy

Malaya, Britain pursues "Scorched Earth"policy
Malaya, Britain pursues " Scorched Earth" policy. Pursuing the " Scorched Earth" policy, the British forces in Malaya have burnt thousands of bales of rubber

Background image1940s Collection: US Flying Fortresses of the Eighth Air Force bomb a German aluminium plant in Heroya

US Flying Fortresses of the Eighth Air Force bomb a German aluminium plant in Heroya, Norway. 24th July 1943

Background image1940s Collection: Senegalese light machine gunner of the French Forces on a training exercise in the Middle

Senegalese light machine gunner of the French Forces on a training exercise in the Middle East. December 1943

Background image1940s Collection: Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East

Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East. Pictured, some of the latest supplies being unloaded. Tons of bully beef being loaded on to trucks on the quayside. November 1942

Background image1940s Collection: In liberated Norway. The bomb proof submarine pens at Trondheim, Norway. May 1945

In liberated Norway. The bomb proof submarine pens at Trondheim, Norway. May 1945

Background image1940s Collection: US aircraft bomb the Japanese airbase on the Kwajalein Atoll. April 1944

US aircraft bomb the Japanese airbase on the Kwajalein Atoll. April 1944

Background image1940s Collection: Air attack on Godvik oil supplies, near Bergen. August 1940

Air attack on Godvik oil supplies, near Bergen. August 1940



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