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Europe Collection (#11)

Background imageEurope Collection: British Mountain Trooper smiling for the camera during WWII. 13th April 1945

British Mountain Trooper smiling for the camera during WWII. 13th April 1945

Background imageEurope Collection: Bomb shelter in Anzio. (Picture) A lot of our fellows are using these underground

Bomb shelter in Anzio. (Picture) A lot of our fellows are using these underground because the Luftwaffe has been trying by and night to bomb and blast us out of the bridgehead. 21st March 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: US Paratrooper with two men from the British 8th Army. 27th July 1943

US Paratrooper with two men from the British 8th Army. 27th July 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: Residents of Naples collecting water supplies. 17th October 1943

Residents of Naples collecting water supplies. 17th October 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944

Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Italian civilians helping Allied soldiers unload empty shell cases at a dump on Anzio

Italian civilians helping Allied soldiers unload empty shell cases at a dump on Anzio beach. 14th March 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: German caught at Piedimonte Matese, pulled from rubble. 6th June 1944

German caught at Piedimonte Matese, pulled from rubble. 6th June 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: A R. E. M. E workshop in a village square. October 21st 1943

A R. E. M. E workshop in a village square. October 21st 1943
A R.E.M.E workshop in a village square. October 21st 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: 5th Army preparing for action in camp during Second World War. 29th February 1944

5th Army preparing for action in camp during Second World War. 29th February 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: 5th Army troops in Naples during Second World War. 18th October 1943

5th Army troops in Naples during Second World War. 18th October 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: HMS Spartan can be seen here assisting with the bombardment of the beaches at Anzio

HMS Spartan can be seen here assisting with the bombardment of the beaches at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Italian island natives who witnessed attack on beachhead, 12th March 1944

Italian island natives who witnessed attack on beachhead, 12th March 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944

Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: A refugee passes a Bofors a gun near the Garigliano river. 8th February 1944

A refugee passes a Bofors a gun near the Garigliano river. 8th February 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: To our infantry on the hillsides around Suja, a frequent change of socks is vitally

To our infantry on the hillsides around Suja, a frequent change of socks is vitally necessary to ensure good health. The proximity of the enemy at Castelforte however allows them little opportunity

Background imageEurope Collection: Bailey Bridge rendered useless by heavy flooding on the River Canterno

Bailey Bridge rendered useless by heavy flooding on the River Canterno. 10th November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Attached to the Inniskillings is Chaplain D. Jones-Evans, who lives at Pontllanfraith

Attached to the Inniskillings is Chaplain D. Jones-Evans, who lives at Pontllanfraith. As both Mrs. de Luise and the chaplain are Welsh, they had plenty to discuss. Here he is seen with Mrs

Background imageEurope Collection: Mules carry wounded soldiers of the 8th Army. 26th September 1943

Mules carry wounded soldiers of the 8th Army. 26th September 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: Under enemy observation and shellfire, these gunners set

Under enemy observation and shellfire, these gunners set and ignite smoke canisters to cover our activities on the banks of the River Savio at Cesena. These men until recently manned Bofors A.A

Background imageEurope Collection: Landing craft carrying British troops near Nettuno. Picture

Landing craft carrying British troops near Nettuno. Picture) Ducks coming ashore near Nettuno loaded with British troops. 25th January 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: British troops near Naples during Second World War. 10th October 1943

British troops near Naples during Second World War. 10th October 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: Allied troops land in the docks at Salerno. 24th September 1943

Allied troops land in the docks at Salerno. 24th September 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: Preparations for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky

Preparations for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, in which the Allies took the island of Sicily from the Axis powers (Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany)

Background imageEurope Collection: Improvised shower made from an empty fuel tank in Eastern Italy, used by Aircraftman C

Improvised shower made from an empty fuel tank in Eastern Italy, used by Aircraftman C. Briggs of London. 30th November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: 800 yards from the enemy lines, British infantry are entrenched on the 5th Army main

800 yards from the enemy lines, British infantry are entrenched on the 5th Army main front in Italy. By day they live under fire from enemy mortar shells

Background imageEurope Collection: Vehicles tried unsuccessfully to get through to an isolated British outpost in Italy

Vehicles tried unsuccessfully to get through to an isolated British outpost in Italy. Their tracks made excellent runs for these Canadian volunteer ski-troopers; saved them considerable trouble in

Background imageEurope Collection: Aerial view showing damage caused to the Creil railway marshalling yards one o clock

Aerial view showing damage caused to the Creil railway marshalling yards one o clock on 23rd March 1944, just after B-26 Marauder medium bombers of the US Ninth Air Force dropped more than 300 tons

Background imageEurope Collection: Soldiers of the British Eighth Army take control of a town in Sicily following the Allied

Soldiers of the British Eighth Army take control of a town in Sicily following the Allied landings on the island in the Second World War. August 1943

Background imageEurope Collection: On the FifthArmy Front in Italy during the Second World War

On the FifthArmy Front in Italy during the Second World War. In their drive from the south towards Imola and Bologna, British troops of the 5th Army in Italy have captured Monte Penzola

Background imageEurope Collection: Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K

Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K
Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U.K. Special Service Troops carried out the raid with a detachment of a U.S

Background imageEurope Collection: Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind

Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind British lines as elements of the 29th Armoured Brigade push on through the town towards Ms. 22nd September 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: A Dutch soldier of the Princess Irene regiment (right) and British troops guard

A Dutch soldier of the Princess Irene regiment (right) and British troops guard the Albert Canal bridge. Circa 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000

British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000
British 7.2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000 yards. Pictured, the gun crew in action. Circa 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms

Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms. 27th November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing

British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing. November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: The German spearhead, whose objective was Dinant on the River Meuse lost a large number

The German spearhead, whose objective was Dinant on the River Meuse lost a large number of vehicles before it was halted. A large number of armoured cars, half-tracks

Background imageEurope Collection: Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen

An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen. November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron

Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment at the ready position outside the railway station in Middleburg, Holland, as Allied forces enter the town. November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing

British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen) where there was sharp fighting. November 1944

Background imageEurope Collection: A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells

A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells below the waterline during the landing by Royal Marine commandos on the island of Walcheren at Westkapelle

Background imageEurope Collection: A low altitude photograph of four H. E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen

A low altitude photograph of four H. E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen
A low altitude photograph of four H.E. 115 seaplanes moored off Bergen. Taken by RAF aircraft in the course of actual operations against the enemy

Background imageEurope Collection: The Second Battle of Narvik. HMS Warspite in action with the Narvik shore batteries

The Second Battle of Narvik. HMS Warspite in action with the Narvik shore batteries. One of the British destroyers is seen on the left. 13th April 1940

Background imageEurope Collection: German merchant seamen, Quislings and German air ground staff are being transferred

German merchant seamen, Quislings and German air ground staff are being transferred, blind-folded, from one ship to another on the journey back, after a British raid on the Lofoten Islands, Norway

Background imageEurope Collection: British raid on the Lofoten Islands, where oil plants were put out of action

British raid on the Lofoten Islands, where oil plants were put out of action, oil stocks burned, prisoners taken and large parties of Norwegian volunteers brought back to serve in the Allied forces

Background imageEurope Collection: Landing craft laden with troops approaching the Lofoten Islands. March 1941

Landing craft laden with troops approaching the Lofoten Islands. March 1941

Background imageEurope Collection: HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of the German transport in foreground

HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of the German transport in foreground) in the Narvik Fjord engaging the shore batteries at close range. 13th April 1940

Background imageEurope Collection: Narvik Harbour. Cossack and Forester (left, centre) and German transports sunk during

Narvik Harbour. Cossack and Forester (left, centre) and German transports sunk during the attack by Second Destroyer Flotilla. April 1940



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