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Background imageArmies Collection: A Sherman VC Firefly tank of 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade, near St Leger

A Sherman VC Firefly tank of 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade, near St Leger, 11 June 1944. The Sherman Firefly was based on the US M4 Sherman Tank but fitted with the powerful 3-inch calibre

Background imageArmies Collection: One of the largest congregations so far recorded filled the Liverpool Cathedral when

One of the largest congregations so far recorded filled the Liverpool Cathedral when the United States Army choir sang spirituals

Background imageArmies Collection: American troops take a break from their intensive training whilst in England to help

American troops take a break from their intensive training whilst in England to help bring in the harvest. Our Picture Shows

Background imageArmies Collection: Officers of 7th Battalion of the Kings Liverpool Regiment

Officers of 7th Battalion of the Kings Liverpool Regiment. 20th May 1915 Top Row: Lt Jupe, Lt K. Adams, Lt Mumford, Lt H. G. Alexander, Lt J. Dawson, Capt Dean, Lt Paton, Lt Shaw, Lt W. J

Background imageArmies Collection: General Ludendorff (right) architect of the 1918 German Kaiserschlact Offensive

General Ludendorff (right) architect of the 1918 German Kaiserschlact Offensive, with senior German Officers. Circa April 1918

Background imageArmies Collection: Italian cavalry seen here in action near to Trentino. 5th June 1917

Italian cavalry seen here in action near to Trentino. 5th June 1917

Background imageArmies Collection: Belgian gun dog teams take a rest on the road to Hofstade 28th September 1914

Belgian gun dog teams take a rest on the road to Hofstade 28th September 1914

Background imageArmies Collection: Belgian mounted gendarmerie seen here on patrol during the advance of the German army

Belgian mounted gendarmerie seen here on patrol during the advance of the German army during the summer of 1914. 8th September 1914

Background imageArmies Collection: A wrecked German field gun provide a good firing point for troops of the 53rd Welsh

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

Background imageArmies Collection: A British soldier of 3rd Division makes friends with a young French couple

A British soldier of 3rd Division makes friends with a young French couple and their baby in a ruined street in Caen following the fall of the town into allied hands. 10th July 1944

Background imageArmies Collection: Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by

Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by soldiers of the 49th Infantry Division and the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. 17th April 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment street fighting in the heart of Arnhem

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment street fighting in the heart of Arnhem. 14th April 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: 'Theres some wiring to be done... 'And here are seen men of 1 Battalion

"Theres some wiring to be done... "And here are seen men of 1 Battalion
" Theres some wiring to be done...." And here are seen men of 1 Battalion Rifle Brigade out on a patrol near Sittard 27th December 1944

Background imageArmies Collection: A British Sherman tank pauses for a moment as a Dutch civilian lifts his two children

A British Sherman tank pauses for a moment as a Dutch civilian lifts his two children away from danger during fighting in Hertogenbosch, 27 October 1944

Background imageArmies Collection: British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of

British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of Operation Infatuate. The landings were supported by fire from British warships

Background imageArmies Collection: Demolition by Royal Canadian Engineers of a wireless station in the Svalbard Islands

Demolition by Royal Canadian Engineers of a wireless station in the Svalbard Islands during the Spitzbergen Raid. 3rd September 1941

Background imageArmies Collection: Allied forces landing on Spitzbergen. Canadian troops leaving the SS Empress of Canada

Allied forces landing on Spitzbergen. Canadian troops leaving the SS Empress of Canada for shore. 24th August 1941

Background imageArmies Collection: Infantry, guns and trucks 0f the 15th Scottish Division advance through Kleve

Infantry, guns and trucks 0f the 15th Scottish Division advance through Kleve, 16 February 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment, clearing snipers at the junction of

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment, clearing snipers at the junction of Oude Kraan and Bergstraat in Arnhem, 14 April 1945. Note censor has painted out shoulder badges

Background imageArmies Collection: Free French troops operating in the Bardia area, which is now in British hands

Free French troops operating in the Bardia area, which is now in British hands, Members of a patrol are seen in their British pattern infantry truck. 5th April 1941

Background imageArmies Collection: Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one

Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during the Spitzbergen Raid. 2nd September 1941

Background imageArmies Collection: Allied tanks laden with infantry move into a heavily bombed Munich on April 29, 1945

Allied tanks laden with infantry move into a heavily bombed Munich on April 29, 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: Crossing a road in Gennep which is dominated by enemy fire

Crossing a road in Gennep which is dominated by enemy fire. Leading infantryman of C Company 5th Black Watch tosses a smoke bomb into centre of the road, which

Background imageArmies Collection: Advancing infantry of the 15th Scottish Division, 227 Brigade Argyle

Advancing infantry of the 15th Scottish Division, 227 Brigade Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, take up positions in newly captured trenches won from the Germans of the outer Siegfried Line

Background imageArmies Collection: Infantry of the Glasgow Highlanders and the Coldstream Guards double across the flat

Infantry of the Glasgow Highlanders and the Coldstream Guards double across the flat countryside towards the tanks and the covering smoke screen east of Nijmegen. 8th February 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: A Bren gunner of the 15th Scottish Division 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders in one of

A Bren gunner of the 15th Scottish Division 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders in one of the trenches that forms the Siegfried Line looking out across the flooded landscape 10th February 1945

Background imageArmies Collection: Soldiers of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry advance through Vassy to take up holding

Soldiers of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry advance through Vassy to take up holding positions. 15th August 1944

Background imageArmies Collection: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E. F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E. F at Bachy, 15 December 1939
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageArmies Collection: Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E

Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E
Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageArmies 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 imageArmies Collection: The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy

The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageArmies Collection: Just as they were about to escape from Gabes, this truck full of Italian soldiers were

Just as they were about to escape from Gabes, this truck full of Italian soldiers were intercepted in the town. Almost at the same time the last of the enemy were hurriedly leaving; in the background

Background imageArmies Collection: The strong man of the RAF. 15th February 1940 (Original Caption)

The strong man of the RAF. 15th February 1940 (Original Caption). An up to date " Atlas" is serving with an RAF bomber squadron in France

Background imageArmies Collection: Wireless telegraph for the infantry. 12th March 1940 Infantryman with the BEF in

Wireless telegraph for the infantry. 12th March 1940 Infantryman with the BEF in France, equipped with portable wireless sets for radio telephony

Background imageArmies Collection: A 25 Pounder shoot. 16th January 1940 Although the war in France still remains a

A 25 Pounder shoot. 16th January 1940 Although the war in France still remains a stalemate, as far as the BEF is concerned

Background imageArmies Collection: Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines

Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines, on a snow covered airfield at Amifontaine, France. 10th January 1940

Background imageArmies Collection: Fighter pilots of 73 Squadron RAF warm their hands on a brazier in their underground Duty

Fighter pilots of 73 Squadron RAF warm their hands on a brazier in their underground Duty Office at Rouvres, whilst awaiting orders

Background imageArmies Collection: Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France

Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France, The Scots Terrier held by the airman on the left is the stations mascot. 5th January 1940

Background imageArmies Collection: Anti tank gun being unloaded from a transport truck at the double to ready for action at

Anti tank gun being unloaded from a transport truck at the double to ready for action at a moments notice. 28th November 1939

Background imageArmies Collection: The Royal East Kent Regiment serving with the BEF in France

The Royal East Kent Regiment serving with the BEF in France. Soldiers placing bails of straw around a sentry post whilst changing the guard. Circa April 1940

Background imageArmies Collection: Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France

Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France. Here you will see one of those workshops stopping at a French village to make the necessary repairs to a machine belonging to one of

Background imageArmies Collection: Men of the 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers practise firing their Boys anti-tank rifles

Men of the 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers practise firing their Boys anti-tank rifles on the beach near Etaples, 6 February 1940

Background imageArmies Collection: Motor-cyclists of the 4th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, on parade for inspection

Motor-cyclists of the 4th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, on parade for inspection. 15th June 1939

Background imageArmies Collection: A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point twenty four hours prior to the evacuation of

A busy scene on West Beach, Suvla Point twenty four hours prior to the evacuation of Gallipoli. Our picture shows: Soldiers embarking on a lighter vessel known to the troops as Beetles during

Background imageArmies Collection: Battle tactics on the use of tanks is demonstrated to King George V at Sautricourt

Battle tactics on the use of tanks is demonstrated to King George V at Sautricourt, 10 August 1918

Background imageArmies Collection: An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th

An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th Division in No Mans Land at Fismette 27th August 1918

Background imageArmies Collection: Parade of 3rd and 4th Gloucesters at Headquarters, Old Market Street

Parade of 3rd and 4th Gloucesters at Headquarters, Old Market Street, Bristol prior to their departure to the Western Front, January 1915

Background imageArmies Collection: Cossacks attached to the 5th Siberians in Poland. 19th July 1916

Cossacks attached to the 5th Siberians in Poland. 19th July 1916



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