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Forties Collection (#95)

Background imageForties Collection: American officer with Sicilian children during Second World War. 17th August 1943

American officer with Sicilian children during Second World War. 17th August 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Allies capture Salerno. After serval days of bitter fighting the capture of

Allies capture Salerno. After serval days of bitter fighting the capture of Salerno was announced in the Allied communique of September 11th

Background imageForties Collection: British Sappers bridge river Arno in Florence. 24th August 1944

British Sappers bridge river Arno in Florence. 24th August 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Eighth Armys entry into Florence. Scenes of enthusiasm as South Africans move into

Eighth Armys entry into Florence. Scenes of enthusiasm as South Africans move into the town. 15th August 1944

Background imageForties Collection: General Castellano shakes hands with General Eisenhower after signing the armistice

General Castellano shakes hands with General Eisenhower after signing the armistice, General Smith is pictured on the left. September 3rd 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Picture taken on the Western Desert of Egypt. Polish Officer who is 2nd in command

Picture taken on the Western Desert of Egypt. Polish Officer who is 2nd in command (left) studying the maps, which an offer from The Free Free French Unit is on the telephone

Background imageForties Collection: Lieutenant Vishar talks to Italians in the Avola area. 25th July 1943

Lieutenant Vishar talks to Italians in the Avola area. 25th July 1943

Background imageForties Collection: District officer Ronnie Greene of the LFS shows his wife

District officer Ronnie Greene of the LFS shows his wife and her friend Mrs Burge Smith his MBE medal at Buckingham Palace

Background imageForties Collection: Italian partisans in the town of Urbine. 9th September 1944

Italian partisans in the town of Urbine. 9th September 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Polish troops in The Middle East. They were fighting the Germans in Russia

Polish troops in The Middle East. They were fighting the Germans in Russia, and have now been transferred to the Allied HQ in the Middle East. Picture taken circa 1at May 1942

Background imageForties Collection: US Navy landing craft in the Bay of Salerno. 17th September 1943

US Navy landing craft in the Bay of Salerno. 17th September 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Overturned tank in Piedimonte. Piedimonte, which finally fell to Polish troops of

Overturned tank in Piedimonte. Piedimonte, which finally fell to Polish troops of the 8th Army was heavily attacked by the Poles. 3rd June 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Young Polish soldiers, posted to the Polish Forces in Scotland

Young Polish soldiers, posted to the Polish Forces in Scotland, continue their studies by visiting the various Universities in Scotland. A young soldier pictured in the University Library

Background imageForties Collection: 8th Army mobile surgery. Major J. Swinney and Major J. H. Grace with a patient

8th Army mobile surgery. Major J. Swinney and Major J. H. Grace with a patient
8th Army mobile surgery. Major J. Swinney and Major J.H. Grace with a patient. 2nd February 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Passing a British regiment, a group of Sicilians return home. 22nd July 1943

Passing a British regiment, a group of Sicilians return home. 22nd July 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Memorial to 8th Army fusiliers who took the town of Mozzagrogna

Memorial to 8th Army fusiliers who took the town of Mozzagrogna. 31st December 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Polish Troops, co-operating with The British Forces, shared in the fighting in

Polish Troops, co-operating with The British Forces, shared in the fighting in the Western Desert and the picture shows a motorised Polish column on the road. Picture taken circa 15th December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: British infantry advance near Augusta during Second World War. 1st August 1943

British infantry advance near Augusta during Second World War. 1st August 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Fifth Army lands in Salerno Bay during Second World War. 23rd September 1943

Fifth Army lands in Salerno Bay during Second World War. 23rd September 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Children in nursery while mothers work during World War II. Circa 1941

Children in nursery while mothers work during World War II. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Lt. General W. D. Morgan signs the formal surrender agreement

Lt. General W. D. Morgan signs the formal surrender agreement
Lt. General W.D. Morgan signs the formal surrender agreement, previously signed by enemy forces. Standing left to right: S.S

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

HMS Cossack (close to the wreck of a German transport in foreground) engaging shore batteries at short range in Narvik Fiord, Norway, during the second battle of Narvik on April 13th 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Lorries in a field. Picture suggests it is a breakers yard

Lorries in a field. Picture suggests it is a breakers yard. Picture taken 19th February 1944

Background imageForties Collection: US patrol moves through Bizerta amongst the rubble and devastation of the bombing

US patrol moves through Bizerta amongst the rubble and devastation of the bombing. 19th May 1943

Background imageForties Collection: The Second Great Fire of London - one of the most destructive nights of the blitz

The Second Great Fire of London - one of the most destructive nights of the blitz. Flames licking around the roofs of the City Temple and St Andrews Church. 29th December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Polish paratroopers train in Scotland. Polish forces has joined up with the RAF in

Polish paratroopers train in Scotland. Polish forces has joined up with the RAF in Scotland. Picture taken 23rd March 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Beach head wreck by the Anzio landings. 11th March 1944

Beach head wreck by the Anzio landings. 11th March 1944

Background imageForties Collection: The pom-pom crew of the Polish Navy destroyer ORP Piorun (Thunderbolt

The pom-pom crew of the Polish Navy destroyer ORP Piorun (Thunderbolt) training the laying of their QF 2 pounder Mark VIII gun during a patrol in the Western Approaches. Circa February 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Trumpet Major Joseph Allen entertains locals in Perugia. 15th July 1944

Trumpet Major Joseph Allen entertains locals in Perugia. 15th July 1944

Background imageForties Collection: German transport sunk in the Narvik Fiord, Norway, during the second battle of Narvik

German transport sunk in the Narvik Fiord, Norway, during the second battle of Narvik on April 13th 1940. Picture taken 13th April 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Smashed rolling stock in Florence which was bombed by the Allied attack

Smashed rolling stock in Florence which was bombed by the Allied attack. 16th July 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Polish paratroopers in training in the United Kingdom. Picture taken 1st October

Polish paratroopers in training in the United Kingdom. Picture taken 1st October 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Army supply depot near Anzio beachhead. 2nd June 1944

Army supply depot near Anzio beachhead. 2nd June 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Royal Navy supports landing at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Royal Navy supports landing at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Background imageForties Collection: An aged couple are helped aboard an L. C. I by an A. M. G official

An aged couple are helped aboard an L. C. I by an A. M. G official
An aged couple are helped aboard an L.C.I by an A.M.G official. 23rd March 1944 Elderly

Background imageForties Collection: Smoke screen hiding Anzio assault preparations. 8th August 1944

Smoke screen hiding Anzio assault preparations. 8th August 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Advancing British troops in Anzio. 25th March 1944

Advancing British troops in Anzio. 25th March 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Refugees evacuated from Anzio area. 22nd March 1944

Refugees evacuated from Anzio area. 22nd March 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Crashed German plane by Allied supply dump. 31st March 1944

Crashed German plane by Allied supply dump. 31st March 1944

Background imageForties Collection: R. A. F. Spitfire ground crews in Italy during Second World War. 19th May 1944

R. A. F. Spitfire ground crews in Italy during Second World War. 19th May 1944
R.A.F. Spitfire ground crews in Italy during Second World War. 19th May 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Spitfire pilots from England, Canada, Australia, and South Africa near Nettune

Spitfire pilots from England, Canada, Australia, and South Africa near Nettune, south of Rome. 28th January 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Destroyed German hangars at San Benedetto Del Tronto airfield in Italy

Destroyed German hangars at San Benedetto Del Tronto airfield in Italy. 1st August 1944

Background imageForties Collection: High speed armoured boat used by the R. A. F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941

High speed armoured boat used by the R. A. F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941
High speed armoured boat used by the R.A.F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Dakota transport plane awaiting take off. 29th June 1945

Dakota transport plane awaiting take off. 29th June 1945

Background imageForties Collection: W. A. A. F. officers en route to North Africa. 27th July 1943

W. A. A. F. officers en route to North Africa. 27th July 1943
W.A.A.F. officers en route to North Africa. 27th July 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Blocked train tunnel near Viterbo after air attack during Second World War

Blocked train tunnel near Viterbo after air attack during Second World War. June 24th 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Radar devices on R. A. F. aircraft. August 15th 1945

Radar devices on R. A. F. aircraft. August 15th 1945
Radar devices on R.A.F. aircraft. August 15th 1945

Background imageForties Collection: At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland

At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland by RAF Ventura planes on the 23rd of December 1942



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