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1944 Collection (#13)

Background image1944 Collection: The temporary grave of a German soldier in an orchard near Rauray as elements of the 49th

The temporary grave of a German soldier in an orchard near Rauray as elements of the 49th Division push forward towards Tilly and Caen 29th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: French ATS pleased to be back again on French soil make light work of carrying their kit

French ATS pleased to be back again on French soil make light work of carrying their kit bags as they arrive at their billet near Bayeux. 30th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Soldiers of the 49th Division Passing a wrecked farm cart near Rauray 29th June 1944

Soldiers of the 49th Division Passing a wrecked farm cart near Rauray 29th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No

Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No. 3 Platoon, 1 Dorsets, 231 Brigade, 50 Division. 11th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No

Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by the Squadron commander, Wing Commander G L Cheshire

Background image1944 Collection: Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses of the 79th General Field Hospital prepare their

Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses of the 79th General Field Hospital prepare their beds in the slit trench where they will be protected if any more bombing occurs near Bayeux. 20th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Stage Door Canteen, 201 Piccadilly. Masses of rubbish have to be cleared before

Stage Door Canteen, 201 Piccadilly. Masses of rubbish have to be cleared before alterations to the club can be carried out

Background image1944 Collection: Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R. A. F

Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R. A. F
Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R.A.F. at a bomb range in Nowshera, India. 2nd January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The propaganda gun fires and the shell is sent on its way to the enemy lines

The propaganda gun fires and the shell is sent on its way to the enemy lines. The gun crew are Gunnar Grant of Doncaster, the layer: Gunnar Abraham of Cumberland and Lance Bombardier Cavana

Background image1944 Collection: Weald House Nursery, Westerham, Kent, which was hit by a flying bomb in the early hours

Weald House Nursery, Westerham, Kent, which was hit by a flying bomb in the early hours. There was a heavy loss of life. 30th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R. A. F. Beaufighter strike off

RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R. A. F. Beaufighter strike off
RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R.A.F. Beaufighter strike off the Norwegian Coast. 12th August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Armys entrance into Florence. As our armour enters the city people come

8th Armys entrance into Florence. As our armour enters the city people come into the streets, but they hug the walls and doorways to keep out of harm. Circa 18th August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Ortona, three miles behind 8th army lines, serves as a street fighting school

Ortona, three miles behind 8th army lines, serves as a street fighting school, where veterans in this type of warfare pass on their knowledge to those less experienced

Background image1944 Collection: British 8th Army had just crossed the River Arno into Florence

British 8th Army had just crossed the River Arno into Florence. The Regimenta, Sergeant Major, who had apparently established his open air pantry

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Army Lieutenant General Kirkman visits Florence during Second World War

8th Army Lieutenant General Kirkman visits Florence during Second World War. (Picture) General Kirkman leaves after his visit to Garrison H.Q. in Florence. Circa September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Armys entrance into Florence. Civilians reading an underground newspaper

8th Armys entrance into Florence. Civilians reading an underground newspaper announcing the Allied approach to Florence. Circa 18th August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Armys entry into Florence. (Picture) scene of enthusiasm as South Africans

8th Armys entry into Florence. (Picture) scene of enthusiasm as South Africans move into the town. Circa August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Armys entry into Florence, South Africans move into the town

8th Armys entry into Florence, South Africans move into the town. An Indian Division are now fighting in the central mountain sector on the right of the Florence sector through their positions are

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Army Mobile Surgery in the field. (Picture) The jeep with stretchers strapped

8th Army Mobile Surgery in the field. (Picture) The jeep with stretchers strapped on the back stops outside the Field Surgery. Circa January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: After the capture of the mountains of Roccamonfina and Camino - a triumph of sheer

After the capture of the mountains of Roccamonfina and Camino - a triumph of sheer and hard fighting in the face of appealing weather conditions

Background image1944 Collection: Rain floods an 8th army sector in Italy. (Picture) Priority salvage

Rain floods an 8th army sector in Italy. (Picture) Priority salvage, all hands turn out to save the rations after heavy rain in the Camucin Cortina area of Italy. Circa 13th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British troops advance through Apennines. A winding road through the Muraglione

British troops advance through Apennines. A winding road through the Muraglione Pass, between San Godenze and San Benedetto, north of Florence. Circa 4th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th army front: Adriatic Sector. 75mm guns on half tracks manned by men of

8th army front: Adriatic Sector. 75mm guns on half tracks manned by men of the Kings Dragoon guards. Circa 11th December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Three Germans are executed at a prison in Rheinbach for killing an American airman

Three Germans are executed at a prison in Rheinbach for killing an American airman. The airman, whose plane had been damaged, parachuted safely earth, near Priest, Germany

Background image1944 Collection: Fifth army overcomes enemy strongpoints in Futa Pass. (Picture

Fifth army overcomes enemy strongpoints in Futa Pass. (Picture) The back door to one of the many concrete gun replacements in this area. October 4th 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Fifth Army patrol returning to platoon HQ in La Vergine, Italy. September 5th 1944

Fifth Army patrol returning to platoon HQ in La Vergine, Italy. September 5th 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th Armys Toilet In The Field Lance Bombardier Gordon Taffy

8th Armys Toilet In The Field Lance Bombardier Gordon Taffy Williams, of Mostyn Street, Llandudno, North Wales, sits in the cab of his lorry and uses his driving mirror when he shaves

Background image1944 Collection: 8th army chief views battle for Faenza. Major Gen

8th army chief views battle for Faenza. Major Gen. Keighley, 8th army corps commander. 26th November 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Western Canadian Infantry with anti-tank gun. A white death-trail of smoke

Western Canadian Infantry with anti-tank gun. A white death-trail of smoke signals the end of a Nazi strong-point 200 yards away as Western Canadian Infantry clean up with ab anti-tank gun

Background image1944 Collection: More than 5000 meals are served every week from this kitchen at the Stanley Palace forces

More than 5000 meals are served every week from this kitchen at the Stanley Palace forces club and canteen, Chester. Manageress Mrs Lloyd claims that it is the smallest canteen kitchen in

Background image1944 Collection: No sooner had the Germans found urgent business elsewhere than Dieppe townspeople rolled

No sooner had the Germans found urgent business elsewhere than Dieppe townspeople rolled up their sleeves and began clearing road blocks throughout the town without waiting for the arrival of

Background image1944 Collection: R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture

R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture
R.A.F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture) East of Chambois the road is completely blocked with wrecked enemy transport. Circa August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The advance from Caumont. Mopping up operations near the village of Cahagnes

The advance from Caumont. Mopping up operations near the village of Cahagnes on the road from Caumont. Circa August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through

British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through the devastated village of Jurques. Circa August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: With Britches tanks and infantry pushing on in the new offensive launched near Caumont

With Britches tanks and infantry pushing on in the new offensive launched near Caumont. A smoke screen is put up at Ouistreham. Circa July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Lieut. Gen. M. C Dempsey, O. B. E M. C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington

Lieut. Gen. M. C Dempsey, O. B. E M. C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington
Lieut. Gen. M.C Dempsey, O.B.E M.C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington. Le Beny Bocage, central Normandy. Circa August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in

A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Infantry of the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment aboard Sherman tanks of the 2nd Fife

Infantry of the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment aboard Sherman tanks of the 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry wait for the order to advance, near Argentan, 21st August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British troops enter Arras during Second World War. British tanks make their way

British troops enter Arras during Second World War. British tanks make their way across the Somme valley. Circa 4th September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber

A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber. (Picture) Smoke rises from the deck of a Japanese cargo ship as a U.S

Background image1944 Collection: General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France

General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France, with American soldiers inspecting damage resulting from aerial and naval shelling. Circa 23rd June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Troops of the 7th Army proceed along a muddy irrigation ditch near Remiremont, France

Troops of the 7th Army proceed along a muddy irrigation ditch near Remiremont, France, before crossing the Moselle River in pursuit of the Nazis retreating toward the Southern portion of

Background image1944 Collection: Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of

Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings

A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards

Background image1944 Collection: Troops on the look out for enemy aircraft on the edge of one of the roads leading to

Troops on the look out for enemy aircraft on the edge of one of the roads leading to the front in France. The gun is a Polsten Ack-Ack 20mm. Circa October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British A. V. R. E. mortar tank crossing a fascine. September 1944

British A. V. R. E. mortar tank crossing a fascine. September 1944
British A.V.R.E. mortar tank crossing a fascine. September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise

Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise, about 70 miles north-east of Paris. August 1944



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