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Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Canadian soldier Corporal Andy Mouflier from Winnipeg, fires a peephole in the wall of a

Canadian soldier Corporal Andy Mouflier from Winnipeg, fires a peephole in the wall of a shattered building during training exercises in England before the Allied invasion of Northern France

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: In their drive forward down the Pi Chaung and Kaladan valleys on the Arakan fronts

In their drive forward down the Pi Chaung and Kaladan valleys on the Arakan fronts, British and West African troops of the 81st Division have advanced more than 50 miles in 40 days

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Carrying out constant sorties against the enemy from bases in India, RAF Hurricanes

Carrying out constant sorties against the enemy from bases in India, RAF Hurricanes, Bleinheims, Hudsons and Liberators have done much to disrupt supplies

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Canadian soldiers take over Guard duty at Buckingham palace during the Second World War

Canadian soldiers take over Guard duty at Buckingham palace during the Second World War. 18th April 1940

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Fighting their way out of a Japanese ambush on the Arakan front, seven Gurkha riflemen

Fighting their way out of a Japanese ambush on the Arakan front, seven Gurkha riflemen, accompanied by a five-year-old Bengali boy

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Rhodesia regiment soldier Sergeant Joseph McCabe, 45 year old farmer from Queque

Rhodesia regiment soldier Sergeant Joseph McCabe, 45 year old farmer from Queque, South Rhodesia and fighting with the Eighth army on the Italian Front

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: At the request of the military authorities in Burma sixteen African Chiefs were invited

At the request of the military authorities in Burma sixteen African Chiefs were invited to tour Ceylon, India and the Burma Front to visit men of their tribes serving with the British Forces

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Punjab troops act as firefighters on the Arakan front. Villages on the front suffer

Punjab troops act as firefighters on the Arakan front. Villages on the front suffer from enemy bombs and shellfire. Here Indians of the 16th Punjab Regiment help to extinguish a village fire

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Eighth Army soldiers Sepoy Sardara Singh of Slal Kat District

Eighth Army soldiers Sepoy Sardara Singh of Slal Kat District, India and Sepoy Jaawant Singh of District Pattiola, India, both of Indian Division

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Picture taken at a battery in the Eastern Command, which is manned entirely by

Picture taken at a battery in the Eastern Command, which is manned entirely by Newfoundlanders. Men bringing up shells for the gun on trolleys. February 1941

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: A Machine gun platoon of the West African Infantry Recce Company

A Machine gun platoon of the West African Infantry Recce Company, West African Frontier Force at Practice, firing a Vickers Machine-gun. August 1942

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The first contingent of ground staff volunteers for the RAF have arrived in Britain

The first contingent of ground staff volunteers for the RAF have arrived in Britain from the West Indies. Picture shows: A volunteer just back from Stores and well set up. February 1944

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Sergeant Smabo Waja, a West African soldier fighting on the Burma front

Sergeant Smabo Waja, a West African soldier fighting on the Burma front, flourishes his machete on patrols in Japanese occupied territory

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: British troops in Southern India were present at some of the celebrations held to mark

British troops in Southern India were present at some of the celebrations held to mark the festival of " Dusserah" in honour of the Indian god Rama

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: In fulfilment of Mr Mackenzie Kings pledge that each month the Canadian Forces in

In fulfilment of Mr Mackenzie Kings pledge that each month the Canadian Forces in Britain would be increased, thousands more Canadian troops recently arrived at A British port after a stormy but

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: New Zealand troops stationed in Syria are not idle during the quiet spell there

New Zealand troops stationed in Syria are not idle during the quiet spell there. They keep themselves in first class condition and are ready for any emergency

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: A Field regiment of New Zealand Artillery with light field guns hold practice for battle

A Field regiment of New Zealand Artillery with light field guns hold practice for battle manoeuvres in the desert. Photo shows

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by Allied Forces against the Axis

The Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by Allied Forces against the Axis held Winter Line during the attempted advance on to Rome, Italy in the Second World War

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: British forces carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne

British forces carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne. Troops were landed and after successfully penetrating th German defences, carried out the tasks assigned to them

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Soldiers of the Sherwood Foresters infantry regiment, part of the British Second Army in

Soldiers of the Sherwood Foresters infantry regiment, part of the British Second Army in Northern France during Operation Overlord

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The 31st continent of Newfoundland militia volunteers arrive in London from Canada via a

The 31st continent of Newfoundland militia volunteers arrive in London from Canada via a British port during the Second World War. 12th October 1942

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Brian Epstein (right) talks to a guitarist from one of the British bands appearing

Brian Epstein (right) talks to a guitarist from one of the British bands appearing at " An Evening of Popular British Music at The Commonwealth Arts Festival, held at The Royal Festival Hall

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit India between 10th and 15th February 1992

Prince Charles and Princess Diana visit India between 10th and 15th February 1992. Picture shows Princess Diana being presented with a garland during her visit to the Marie Stopes Centre in Agra

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Prince Charles and Princess Diana Overseas visit to India in February 1992

Prince Charles and Princess Diana Overseas visit to India in February 1992. The Princess of Wales visiting Lallapet High School

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II seen here in Tonga with the King Taufa

Queen Elizabeth II seen here in Tonga with the King Taufa ahau Tupou IV of Tonga during her on her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia and the Far East. 14th February 1977

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: HRH Queen Elizabeth II seen here being greeted by official in Western Samoa during her

HRH Queen Elizabeth II seen here being greeted by official in Western Samoa during her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia and the Far East. 11th February 1977

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: A flame throwing Bren Gun carrier named a 'Wasp'

A flame throwing Bren Gun carrier named a "Wasp"
A flame throwing Bren Gun carrier named a " Wasp" during training exercises at a tactical training school somewhere in India

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in an open car reviewing troops on a visit

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in an open car reviewing troops on a visit to Gibraltar, this was their last port of call of this Royal Tour. More than 2000 men were on parade

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Gibraltar

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Gibraltar, this was their last port of call of this Royal Tour. 12th May 1954

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The Royal Tour of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip come ashore from

The Royal Tour of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip come ashore from the Royal yacht Britannia at Wolfes Cove, Quebec City. 3rd July 1959

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference, the first Meeting of the Heads of

The Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference, the first Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Nations, held in the United Kingdom, between 1 and 16th May 1944

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Sri Lanka at

Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to Sri Lanka at the end of their tour of Australasia. Pictured: The Queen greeting crowds of people who gathered to welcome her

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Royal Tour of Australasia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Royal Tour of Australasia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. They flew out from London to New Zealand where they stayed from the 12th to the 20th October 1981 before gong

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales in a car driving through crowds of well wishers in front

The Prince and Princess of Wales in a car driving through crowds of well wishers in front of Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, 28th March 1983

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Royal Tour of Australia. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh watching stockmen round up

Royal Tour of Australia. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh watching stockmen round up cattle near Alice Springs. 18th March 1963

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh: Royal tour of Nigeria 1956

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh: Royal tour of Nigeria 1956: A charming and unusual picture of the Queen and the Duke as the Royal train left Lagos Terminus on Saturday 11th Feb

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave Malta harbour to go aboard the Royal Yatch

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave Malta harbour to go aboard the Royal Yatch Britannia during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth. 7th May 1954

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Royal Tour of Nigeria

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Royal Tour of Nigeria, talking with Cheif Okosoi at a reception at Enugu. February 1956

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the fabulous 'Silver City'

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the fabulous "Silver City"
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the fabulous " Silver City" created in the midst of the desolate Australian outback by the development of some of the worlds largest lead

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with the Queen of Tonga at a feast at which a

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with the Queen of Tonga at a feast at which a roasted pig was placed in front of every person, during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth 19-20 December 1953

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Prince and Princess of Wales tour of Canada in June 1983

Prince and Princess of Wales tour of Canada in June 1983. Princess Diana dressed up in Edwardian fashion for a Klondike evening at at Edmonton Park, Edmonton, Alberta

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada, pictured arriving for a Civic Ball in

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada, pictured arriving for a Civic Ball in Montreal. 25th June 1959

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, the royal visit to Sierra Leone, November 1961

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Suva, Fiji from the Royal yacht

Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Suva, Fiji from the Royal yacht and is presented a bouquet of flowers by Fijian girl Adi Kaunilotuma who sat down in front of her on the carpet during the royal visit to

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II holding her hat during the Royal tour of Canada

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II holding her hat during the Royal tour of Canada. The Queen is pictured Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in an open car during their visit to

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in an open car during their visit to Gibraltar, this was their last port of call of this Royal Tour. 10th May 1954

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to New Zealand, 6th to 18th February 1963

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to New Zealand, 6th to 18th February 1963

Background imageCommonwealth Collection: Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada 18th June to August 1st 1959 The

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Canada 18th June to August 1st 1959 The Queen meets men, ladies and children from the Greek and Chinese communities at the Stadium Kinsgton, Kingston, Ontario



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