1945 Collection (page 6)

Burial of British soldier killed by Japanese sniper in a service held by Fr. H. E. Ralph
Burial of British soldier killed by Japanese sniper in a service held by Fr. H.E. Ralph. 18th January 1945

British naval ratings watching the crew of the surrendered submarine U532 berthed in Gladstone Dock on the River Mersey, Liverpool, Merseyside, yesterday

Wreckage wrought by American aircraft and artillery is noted by a US Third Army infantryman as he walks up the devastated streets of Wadern, Germany. The town is now clear of enemy snipers

A Special SHAEF issued 24th March 1945 says "The Allied Forces are today crossing
A Special SHAEF issued 24th March 1945 says " The Allied Forces are today crossing the Rhine River on a wide front, north of the Ruhr

The third meeting of the "Big Three"Berlin conference
The third meeting of the " Big Three" Berlin conference, which the three Foreign Secretaries also attended. In the background are Premier Stalin

The type of 12, 000 lb bomb that sank the Tirpitz compared with the new 22, 000 lb bomb which is proving so effective in Bomber Commands attack on enemy targets. 22 March 1945

After filling, a ten-ton bomb is manoeuvred by pulleys. This picture gives a good idea of the huge size of the bomb. Circa March 1945

President Truman stopping to chat to one of the Guard of Honour at Winston Churchills Berlin residence on arriving there for lunch

Picture taken at the Berlin Airport shows Mr Eden, Monsieur Vyshinsky and Major-General Lyne, GOC British troops in Berlin. The " Big Three" conference in Berlin started on this day

Winston Churchill greets other Allied representatives at one of the sessions of the Berlin Conference. Circa July 1945

Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the ruined Reich Chancellery while giving the Victory sign to British soldiers and sailors. Circa 18th July 1945

Mr Churchill, President Truman and Generalissimo Stalin linking hands outside the Prime Ministers residence in Potsdam. Circa July 1945

Winston Churchill and President Truman shake hands on the steps of the latters residence in Potsdam. This was the first time they had met since Mr Truman became President. 23rd July 1945

"The great day has arrived, "said the Lord Mayor
" The great day has arrived, " said the Lord Mayor...the previous night to floodlight the city centre with a battery of powerful mercury vapour lamps...In May 1945

Bomb proof Submarine pens at Trondheim. 21st May 1945

A wrecked German field gun provide a good firing point for troops of the 53rd Welsh Division as they advance through Alpon. 11th March 1945

The launch of HMS Teredo by Mrs Jamieson at Barrow in Furness watched going down the slipway by some of the men who helped to build her. 27th April 1945

British patrol pass a Burmese farmer and oxen. 2nd August 1945

Radio telephonists at work in Meiktila. 1st April 1945

14th Army on the way to Mandalay. 20th February 1945

British troops loading rocket artillery in the Reichswald area in Germany. Circa February 1945

The Channel Islands were occupied during World War II by German forces from 30 June 1940, until May 1945. They were liberated by British forces following the general German surrender

German Admirals surrender during World War Two. May 31st 1945

Demobilisation centres At the end of World War II, British servicemen and women returned to civilian life by passing through a demobilisation centre

Soldiers in combat during Second World War, Burma. 13th February 1945

Allied troops make their way inland south of Rangoon. 18th May 1945

American landing craft moves to Okinawa. June 15th 1945

German troops and staff marching through Copenhagen on their way back to Germany. May 10th 1945

Demark liberated. Civilians in the town of Tonder. 6th May 1945

British military hospital. Sister Y. Fletcher watching her patients. 9th February 1945

The Rhythm Rodeo, the services biggest show. Major O Connor talks with Rosalie Harrison (Not id d exactly in the picture) 19th October 1945

Miss O. Franklin, Matron of a British Naval hospital, in liberated Hong Kong. 13th September 1945

Men of the 7th Armoured Division waiting in Kangaroos prior to the capture of a town near Stadtlohn. 2nd April 1945

Royal Airforce Train Busting pilots find time to play snowballs. **Paint on this picture, please note*** Mirrorpix will suggest circa 1st January 1945

Gen. Admiral Von Frideburg, and Gen. Kunzel surrender to Bernard Montgomery. 5th May 1945

34 boy Army Cadets, mostly about 17 years old, went to Wellington Barracks, near Buckingham Palace to watch The Coldstream Guards. They were given instruction by Sergeant Jones

Canadian troops searching a house in Holland. 10th April 1945

Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years service pass through this camp. Picture taken 23rd November 1945

Civilians in Cologne during Second World War. March 6th 1945

Seafire fighters fly over Japan. July 17th 1945

A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which the Government has offered to Liverpool Corporation for development as a new industrial estate. Circa 1945

W. A. A. F. technicians adapt Mosquitos for far east war. Leading aircraft woman E. M
W.A.A.F. technicians adapt Mosquitos for far east war. Leading aircraft woman E.M. Tilley, a W.A.A.F. armourer. 2nd August 1945

Manila on fire as US forces liberate the Philippine capital. 18th March 1945

British soldier takes A. T. S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake
British soldier takes A.T.S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake. 31st May 1945

Red Cross in Hong Kong during Second World War. September 13th 1945

American generals who helped to achieve the Allied victory in Europe are seen here during a meeting at General Bradleys 12th Army Group headquarters in Bad Wildungen, Germany. 1. Lt. Gen. Wm. H

US Navy Pontoon bridge over the Rhine. 26th March 1945

Band of 25 B and C, Woking Cadets, at Brookwood Cemetery. Surrey Picture taken 2nd September 1945

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