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Invasion Collection

Background imageInvasion Collection: The filming of Dr Who - Daleks characters across the river from Big Ben

The filming of Dr Who - Daleks characters across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 1964

Background imageInvasion Collection: TV Programmes Doctor Who Daleks sighted on Westminster Bridge. 1993

TV Programmes Doctor Who Daleks sighted on Westminster Bridge. 1993

Background imageInvasion Collection: The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. A British armoured car, draped with the Union Jack

The Turkish invasion of Cyprus. A British armoured car, draped with the Union Jack, helps to guard a refugee convoy as it leaves Nicosia. 22nd July 1974

Background imageInvasion Collection: The 30th Corps memorial at Nienburg, a prancing black boar

The 30th Corps memorial at Nienburg, a prancing black boar, sign of the corps since its formation, was unveiled by the corps commander, Lieut.Gen. Sir Brain Horrocks

Background imageInvasion Collection: British forces assault on Tilburg. Scenes near Tilburg

British forces assault on Tilburg. Scenes near Tilburg, Holland as troops move up during Second World War. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: Capture of Monchengladbach. American tanks in the Square of the bomb-torn town of Monchengladbach

Capture of Monchengladbach. American tanks in the Square of the bomb-torn town of Monchengladbach. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: British army in a Bren Gun Carrier driving through Salerno

British army in a Bren Gun Carrier driving through Salerno, Italy during Operation Avalanche during the Second World War. September 1943

Background imageInvasion Collection: Royal Fleet auxiliary 'Sir Lancelot'and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive

Royal Fleet auxiliary "Sir Lancelot"and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive
Royal Fleet auxiliary " Sir Lancelot" and repair vessel Stena Seaspread arrive back from the South Atlantic. They are returning from the Falklands to a heros welcome at Portsmouth

Background imageInvasion Collection: Parachute drops during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Parachute drops during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Background imageInvasion Collection: A Greek Cypriot soldier directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel

A Greek Cypriot soldier directing the operations inside the Ledra Palace Hotel, during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The Ledra Palace Hotel became the centre of fighting with the Greek Cypriot

Background imageInvasion Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Joe Carr, from West Moor with his granddaughter

World War Two - Second World War - Joe Carr, from West Moor with his granddaughter, Lindsey Anderson, 5, on the Pegasus Bridge in Normandy, 40 years after Joes participation in the D-Day landings

Background imageInvasion Collection: Operation Market Garden fought in the Netherlands from 17th to 25th September 1944

Operation Market Garden fought in the Netherlands from 17th to 25th September 1944. The airborne part of the operation was undertaken by the First Allied Airborne Army

Background imageInvasion Collection: Locals watch an anti-invasion exercise in Lincolnshire. September 1942

Locals watch an anti-invasion exercise in Lincolnshire. September 1942

Background imageInvasion Collection: Anti-invasion exercise in Lincolnshire. September 1942

Anti-invasion exercise in Lincolnshire. September 1942

Background imageInvasion Collection: Intensive exercises are now being held along the coast of North Africa

Intensive exercises are now being held along the coast of North Africa. Men of the army and navy are practising invasion tactics and landing tanks and vehicles from LCTs (landing craft tanks)

Background imageInvasion Collection: Among the first to come ashore during the landings at Ramree Island

Among the first to come ashore during the landings at Ramree Island, Burma on 21st January 1945 was the RAF Advanced Assault Party

Background imageInvasion Collection: The Allied invasion of southern France during the Second World War

The Allied invasion of southern France during the Second World War. Parachutes fill the sky over the coast of Southern France after Douglas C-47 Skytrain carriers of the United States Army 12th Air

Background imageInvasion Collection: Picture showing how Britain prepared for an attempted invasion by German forces during

Picture showing how Britain prepared for an attempted invasion by German forces during the Second World War. Weapons developed by the Petroleum Warfare Department include this vertical flame throwing

Background imageInvasion Collection: Picture showing how Britain prepared a fiery reception for the Germans had they

Picture showing how Britain prepared a fiery reception for the Germans had they attempted an invasion. Oil Defences capable of setting the English Channel ablaze were evolved - billowing smoke

Background imageInvasion Collection: Aachen Germany. A part of the city Aachen, Germany

Aachen Germany. A part of the city Aachen, Germany, showing fires and smoke caused by American combined air and ground attack. 18th October 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: Churchill tanks roll into battle. Churchill tanks of the Royal Armoured Corps move

Churchill tanks roll into battle. Churchill tanks of the Royal Armoured Corps move along a road north of Geilenkirchen Germany. Circa December 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: The Battle for Caen is the name given to fighting between the British Second Army

The Battle for Caen is the name given to fighting between the British Second Army and the German Panzergruppe West in the Second World War for control of the city of Caen and vicinity

Background imageInvasion Collection: Church service. During the short lull in the fighting before Roermond - just over

Church service. During the short lull in the fighting before Roermond - just over the German border soldiers attend a morning service at the mobile church of St. Pauls outside Baeken

Background imageInvasion Collection: First British troops to enter Germany. A Sherwood ranger crouches by the side of

First British troops to enter Germany. A Sherwood ranger crouches by the side of the sentry box at the frontier post. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: Von Papen flown by plane from Germany. Franz Von Papen (centre, with glasses)

Von Papen flown by plane from Germany. Franz Von Papen (centre, with glasses), former German chancellor prepares to board a transport plane at a 9th Airforce base on the continent

Background imageInvasion Collection: Some of the effects of the terrific air bombardment of Cologne. 7th March 1945

Some of the effects of the terrific air bombardment of Cologne. 7th March 1945

Background imageInvasion Collection: Assault across the Elbe. Buffaloes carrying troops and equipment

Assault across the Elbe. Buffaloes carrying troops and equipment. Circa April 1945

Background imageInvasion Collection: Blasting Germans on far side of Rhine river. Smoke arises in Kehl, Germany

Blasting Germans on far side of Rhine river. Smoke arises in Kehl, Germany. Circa December 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: American shock troops board new invasion craft during training exercises in England

American shock troops board new invasion craft during training exercises in England. The invasion craft would be used in The Allied invasion of Sicily

Background imageInvasion Collection: American Army Ambulances get ready to drive ashore at Slapton Sands in South Devon as

American Army Ambulances get ready to drive ashore at Slapton Sands in South Devon as the bow ramps of LCTs drop to the sand during rehearsals for Operation Overlord

Background imageInvasion 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 imageInvasion 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 imageInvasion Collection: Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No

Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No. 3 Platoon, 1 Dorsets, 231 Brigade, 50 Division. 11th July 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: No sooner had the Germans found urgent business elsewhere than Dieppe townspeople rolled

No sooner had the Germans found urgent business elsewhere than Dieppe townspeople rolled up their sleeves and began clearing road blocks throughout the town without waiting for the arrival of

Background imageInvasion Collection: R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture

R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture
R.A.F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture) East of Chambois the road is completely blocked with wrecked enemy transport. Circa August 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: First women to land in Normandy. Personnel of Queens Alexandra

First women to land in Normandy. Personnel of Queens Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) were the first women to arrive on the Normandy beachhead following the successful D-day

Background imageInvasion Collection: British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

British forces cross the Albert canal during Second World War. Circa September 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: British troops cross the Escaut canal. 25 pounders of a British Artillery Field

British troops cross the Escaut canal. 25 pounders of a British Artillery Field regiment. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: The advance from Caumont. Mopping up operations near the village of Cahagnes

The advance from Caumont. Mopping up operations near the village of Cahagnes on the road from Caumont. Circa August 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through

British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through the devastated village of Jurques. Circa August 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: British troops advance north of Sittard during Second World War

British troops advance north of Sittard during Second World War. These pictures taken on 19th January show British troops advancing from the German border village of Tuddern. Circa 22nd January 1945

Background imageInvasion Collection: With Britches tanks and infantry pushing on in the new offensive launched near Caumont

With Britches tanks and infantry pushing on in the new offensive launched near Caumont. A smoke screen is put up at Ouistreham. Circa July 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: Paratroops in action with 3 inch mortars firing on enemy positions across the Rhine

Paratroops in action with 3 inch mortars firing on enemy positions across the Rhine. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: Lieut. Gen. M. C Dempsey, O. B. E M. C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington

Lieut. Gen. M. C Dempsey, O. B. E M. C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington
Lieut. Gen. M.C Dempsey, O.B.E M.C (in jeep) talking to Major the Marquis of Hartington. Le Beny Bocage, central Normandy. Circa August 1944

Background imageInvasion Collection: Allied troops push south of Caumont. Troops take over in a sunken lane with fox

Allied troops push south of Caumont. Troops take over in a sunken lane with fox holes while waiting for roads to be de-mined before advancing again South of Caumount. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: Americans shelling across the Rhine. Smoke rise from American 105 M. M

Americans shelling across the Rhine. Smoke rise from American 105 M. M
Americans shelling across the Rhine. Smoke rise from American 105 M.M. artillery shell bursts landing on and near buildings in Altbreisach, Germany, across the River Rhine. Circa 1940s

Background imageInvasion Collection: Fall of Waldfeucht. Carrier platoon troops during a patrol of the streets of

Fall of Waldfeucht. Carrier platoon troops during a patrol of the streets of Waldfeught, hear noise and immediately open fire with a Sten gun into the damaged houses while the rest of the patrol take

Background imageInvasion Collection: Infantry of the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment aboard Sherman tanks of the 2nd Fife

Infantry of the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment aboard Sherman tanks of the 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry wait for the order to advance, near Argentan, 21st August 1944



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