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1941 Collection (#11)

Background image1941 Collection: Allied forces raid the German island garrisons of Norway

Allied forces raid the German island garrisons of Norway, seen here at a dressing station in Vagsoy. 31st December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Canadian guard hear a mission briefing outside a communal building in Barentsburg

Canadian guard hear a mission briefing outside a communal building in Barentsburg, as part of the raid on Spitsbergen. 9th September 1941

Background image1941 Collection: As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R. A. F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy

As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R. A. F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy
As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R.A.F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy aircraft from assisting the garrison. Circa December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Norwegians waiting to be evacuated from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during

Norwegians waiting to be evacuated from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during the Spitzbergen Raid. 2nd September 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Operation Gauntlet was an Allied Combined Operation from 25 August until 3 September 1941

Operation Gauntlet was an Allied Combined Operation from 25 August until 3 September 1941, during the Second World War. Canadian

Background image1941 Collection: Indian troops at a road junction during the battle for Keren. 26th April 1941

Indian troops at a road junction during the battle for Keren. 26th April 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The bombing of Caproni workshops at Mai Edaga by the R. A. F. during Second World War

The bombing of Caproni workshops at Mai Edaga by the R. A. F. during Second World War
The bombing of Caproni workshops at Mai Edaga by the R.A.F. during Second World War. 9th April 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Burnt out ruins of Blackers department store after a bombing raid in Liverpool during

Burnt out ruins of Blackers department store after a bombing raid in Liverpool during Second World War. 3rd May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Farmers taking a pig to market during the Second World War. 30th July 1941

Farmers taking a pig to market during the Second World War. 30th July 1941

Background image1941 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 image1941 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 image1941 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 image1941 Collection: German merchant seamen, Quislings and German air ground staff are being transferred

German merchant seamen, Quislings and German air ground staff are being transferred, blind-folded, from one ship to another on the journey back, after a British raid on the Lofoten Islands, Norway

Background image1941 Collection: British raid on the Lofoten Islands, where oil plants were put out of action

British raid on the Lofoten Islands, where oil plants were put out of action, oil stocks burned, prisoners taken and large parties of Norwegian volunteers brought back to serve in the Allied forces

Background image1941 Collection: Colonel Collets Circassians, who, after braving many dangers

Colonel 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 image1941 Collection: Landing craft laden with troops approaching the Lofoten Islands. March 1941

Landing craft laden with troops approaching the Lofoten Islands. March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The guns crew wearing Dutch helmets, closed up round the 3'

The guns crew wearing Dutch helmets, closed up round the 3" high-angle gun on board HNMS Van Meerlant. Circa March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A church in The Blitz. - London. Church not identified

A church in The Blitz. - London. Church not identified. The Blitz, (September 1940-May 1941), nighttime bombing raids against London and other British cities by Nazi Germany during World War II

Background image1941 Collection: St George Orphanage. Children making camouflage nets. Caption is hard to

St George Orphanage. Children making camouflage nets. Caption is hard to read, but it very much looks like this is St Georges House Police Orphanage, Harrogate, Yorkshire

Background image1941 Collection: Aerial view of Tobruk with petrol burning. The cruiser San Giorgio

Aerial view of Tobruk with petrol burning. The cruiser San Giorgio can be seen in the background. 12th February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Indian infantry and Bren carriers in Libya during the Second World War

Indian infantry and Bren carriers in Libya during the Second World War. 18th December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The Italian rule over Derna lasted 29 years, 3 months and 14 days until it was captured

The Italian rule over Derna lasted 29 years, 3 months and 14 days until it was captured on 30 January 1941 by Australian Troops during the Second World War

Background image1941 Collection: A low level air attack on an enemy column near Benghazi during the Second World War

A low level air attack on an enemy column near Benghazi during the Second World War. 23rd November 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The Battle for Bardiyah in progress showing armoured divisions advancing on the defences

The Battle for Bardiyah in progress showing armoured divisions advancing on the defences of the town. 3rd February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Photograph taken on a ship transporting stores to Tobruk during Second World War

Photograph taken on a ship transporting stores to Tobruk during Second World War. 22nd November 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Russian 203mm M1931 B4 Howitzer. 13th September 1941

Russian 203mm M1931 B4 Howitzer. 13th September 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Infantry waiting to advance into Tobruk which is seen in the background with fires

Infantry waiting to advance into Tobruk which is seen in the background with fires burning. 9th February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: An Australian soldier involved in the battle of Bardia, pictured here with anti-tank

An Australian soldier involved in the battle of Bardia, pictured here with anti-tank equipment. 29th January 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Captured Italian M 11-39 Medium Tanks in the desert near Nibiewa during Operation Compass

Captured Italian M 11-39 Medium Tanks in the desert near Nibiewa during Operation Compass. January 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A bombed Italian barracks in Derna, Libya during the Second World War

A bombed Italian barracks in Derna, Libya during the Second World War. 27th February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Troops of the South African Medical Corps break from the desert campaign

Troops of the South African Medical Corps break from the desert campaign and spend time by the ocean. 22nd July 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Following several raids by the S. A. A. F. Afmadow in Somalia was taken from Italian forces

Following several raids by the S. A. A. F. Afmadow in Somalia was taken from Italian forces
Following several raids by the S.A.A.F. Afmadow in Somalia was taken from Italian forces. 29th April 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Italian barracks at Sidi Barrani after an attack by the British Navy

Italian barracks at Sidi Barrani after an attack by the British Navy. 1st January 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The East African campaign (also known as the Abyssinian campaign

The East African campaign (also known as the Abyssinian campaign) was fought in East Africa during the Second World War by Allies of World War II, mainly from the British Empire

Background image1941 Collection: The Emperor of Abysinnia, Haile Selassie, inspects a battalion before they depart

The Emperor of Abysinnia, Haile Selassie, inspects a battalion before they depart. 8th February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A tanker and trailer on fire after an attack from a Blenheim bomber during Second World

A tanker and trailer on fire after an attack from a Blenheim bomber during Second World War. 17th February 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A landing craft returning to its parent ship following the successful raid on the Lofoten

A landing craft returning to its parent ship following the successful raid on the Lofoten islands. Circa March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Tank commanders talking on radio telephones as part of a table-top exercise with model

Tank commanders talking on radio telephones as part of a table-top exercise with model tanks to learn fresh tactics. Circa 25th November 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A badge issued to men and women of the Royal Ordnance Filling Factories where bombs

A badge issued to men and women of the Royal Ordnance Filling Factories where bombs and ammunition are produced. Circa July 16th 1941

Background image1941 Collection: British reinforcements approaching Vaagso under fire, as part of a successful raid

British reinforcements approaching Vaagso under fire, as part of a successful raid on the Norwegian island. 31st December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Parties of British troops returning to the ships after the raid on the Lofoten islands

Parties of British troops returning to the ships after the raid on the Lofoten islands during Second World War. Circa March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: A Wellington bomber in the Middle East displaying an elaborate crest

A Wellington bomber in the Middle East displaying an elaborate crest. The design includes a winged lemon, a cheese, a female figure, a feather, a haggis, an ant and two pyramid shaped hills

Background image1941 Collection: A Depot Superintendent of the Rescue Service. Note his beret and anklets

A Depot Superintendent of the Rescue Service. Note his beret and anklets, which had recently been authorised. Circa 10th September 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Tank production for the Ministry of supply is now in full swing in various parts of

Tank production for the Ministry of supply is now in full swing in various parts of the country. (Picture) Tank production going at full speed. Circa 13th July 1941

Background image1941 Collection: British troops removing a fascist sign in Kismayu during Second World War

British troops removing a fascist sign in Kismayu during Second World War. 22nd May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Oil burning on the surface of the sea following the British raid on the Norwegian Lofoten

Oil burning on the surface of the sea following the British raid on the Norwegian Lofoten islands. Circa 9th March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Tank exercises in South Eastern England. Tanks are seen climbing an extremely precipitous

Tank exercises in South Eastern England. Tanks are seen climbing an extremely precipitous slope in the general advance firing as they go. June 1941

Background image1941 Collection: On the 27th December, British forces landed on the coast of Norway at Vaagso

On the 27th December, British forces landed on the coast of Norway at Vaagso and Maaloy Islands. Pictured, Commandos preparing to leave their raiding vessel at the start of the attack



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