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Drawing their civilian clothing from the Clothing Depot, Olympia, Colonel C.W Baker (left) tries on a jacket, and Lieutenant Colonel W.P. Britton (right) a hat
Deep snow on the Eighth Army Front near Castel Frentano on the Italian Front during the Second World War. Bombardier Holt of Watford spots for enemy planes through his binoculars
56 year old Gunner, John Malpas, is being demobbed tomorrow. His group number is 1. He was handshaked by his pals. But the one he will miss the most of all is the puppy, prince
Hydraulic arm lifting a Scissors self propelled bridge into position. June 1945
Self propelled Twaby bridge being used by a tank. June 1945
The British Army in training with a new 25lb field gun. World War Two. Soldiers cleaning the gun with a priming iron. The artillery gun is movable, on wheels
The British Army in training with a new field gun. World War Two. A soldier stands holding the priming iron that will be used to clean the gun
British troops drive into Germany - first pictures from Geilenkirchen area. This is the British 2nd Armys first major penetration into Germany. Picture taken during the start of the offensive
To day members of the section Sanotaire Automobile Feminine S. S. B. MTo day members of the section Sanotaire Automobile Feminine S.S.B.M. visited units of the British Army to distribute conforms
Operation Bluecoat was a British offensive in the Battle of Normandy, from 30 July until 7 August 1944, during the Second World War
After a concentrated air bombardment the British launched an attack from the Caumont area of Northern France at dawn. Photo shows
Scenes at the village of Hottot near the town of Tilly Sur Seulles in Northern France shortly after the D-Day landings. The village which is on the main Caen to St Lo road has seen some bitter
Tenacious fighting has been in progress on the Tilly-Caen front in Normandy, Northern France and fresh German Panzer divisions have been thrown into battle
On 19th June, Allied troops were widening the wedge across the Cherbourg Peninsula where 40, 000 Germans ware believed to be trapped. This picture was taken on 17th June
92nd Group, Road Construction Company, Royal Engineers, checking road levels during road repair work at Cully, Normandy. Sergeant England of Bristol is taking notes and Sergeant Marsh of Shoreham
A despatch rider splashes through a ford to the cross the river in the Odon Valley in Normandy, Northern France during the surprise attack which opened on 16th July 1944
War Correspondents have paid a visit to a Mountain Battery of the Royal Artillery in the Western Command, where stores and equipment are carried by mules
Desperate fighting is taking place in the Valley of the Odon river in Normandy, Northern France, A surprise attack towards Every was made by Allied troops at dawn on 16th July 1944
Allied Liberation of Europe: Allied reinforcements arrive in Normandy, Northern France. Fresh supplies and reinforcements are pouring into France
An exercise and demonstration carried out by a Mountain Battery of the Royal Artillery, watched by Allied officers and British infantry in Scotland. Picture shows;. The battery preparing for action
The British attack between Tilly and Caen in Normandy, Northern France is being fiercely fought out. Extensive gaps have been made in the enemy lines
As an experiment more than 100 school boys from various Public Schools are undergoing Army training at a Junior Leaders School in the South Eastern Command
To the accompaniment of rifle fire British Army troops undergo a hardening course in the Eastern Command. Picture shows: Troops climbing obstacles under rifle fire. April 1942
Light Aid detachments of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the youngest Corps in the British Army, training under realistic battle conditions at a Battle school in the South Eastern
During their two weeks intensive training at the South Eastern Command Battle School, students are attacked by low-flying aircraft and at the same time
Boy cadets of 14-17 years old are learning the complex craft of modern soldiering. They study map reading and field strategy, and handle the armys up-to-date instruments and weapons
Britains army of today trains under war conditions. Although only a small of number of Britains huge army have received their baptism of fire in real war, Army Commanders
While many people thin the Army is training for defensive action against the enemy, British Army Commanders have other ideas
Officers and NCOs receive realistic toughening-up training under conditions as near to actual warfare as possible at Schools of Battle Drill established throughout the country
Britain!s shock troops- lots of them, who are undergoing a strenuous course o training for the day when they will be needed Picture taken in Northern Ireland shows Anti Tank riflemen taking part in a
At a school of bridging and watermanship in Northern Ireland, British Army troops are given instruction in the construction of temporary bridges and in watermanship generally
At a Battle school in the Western Command, students undergo a course in modern battle tactics on Commando lines. Charges are fired during practice assaults to give added realism
Newspaper correspondents nave recently visited one of the large ammunition depots in the country. Here they saw personnel handling ammunition of all sizes
Picture taken at a Battle School give some idea of the tough training men undergo. Exercises for soldiers and officers of the Allied armies as well as the British Army are carried through with
A party of factory workers recently visited an anti-tank regiment where they saw the guns for which they had helped to make various parts
A small West Country arms firm has produced one million trench mortar bombs so quickly that they have received a Ministry of Supply telegram of congratulation and, as a reward
Thousands of factory workers and their families were guests of the Northern Command and the Ministry of Supply when they saw fighting troops using weapons they help to make
British army training exercises in operation at the new 15 square mile Eastern Command battle school area. Bren gunners taking patron the training exercises. September 1942
British army troops training exercises in Northern Ireland during the Second World War. Armoured cars patrolling by the seashore. March 1941
At a Command Vehicle Maintenance School in Northern Ireland, all ranks, including Commanding Officers go through a staff course of instruction in how to deal with the difficulties that beset a
Realistic toughening up training at a Northern Ireland battle school is designed to meet the new idea of battle so that when the time comes to meet the enemy
Crews of the Bren Gun Carriers do a little musketry drill during their training somewhere in the south of England during the Second World War. They are members of the East Riding Yeomanry. Circa 1940
Men of the East Riding Yeomanry in the barracks messroom somewhere in the south of England during the Second World War. Circa 1940
Dispatch riders of the East Riding Yeomanry make a dash for their vehicles when the alarm is sounded during training somewhere in the south of England during the Second World War. Circa 1940
Squadrons of the East Riding Yeomanry. take a break from training somewhere in the south of England during the Second World War. Circa 1940
Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment during the Second World War. Circa 1940
Men of the East Riding Yeomanry somewhere in the south of England during the Second World War. Circa 1940
Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment somewhere in England during the Second World War. Circa 1940
