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Military Collection (page 22)

Background imageMilitary Collection: Before Bizerta fell to the Allied forces, a good deal of resistance had to be overcome in

Before Bizerta fell to the Allied forces, a good deal of resistance had to be overcome in the streets of the town. French and US. troops fought battles in the streets all day long

Background imageMilitary Collection: Unopposed capture of valuable Burma Oil fields area is a most pointed indication of

Unopposed capture of valuable Burma Oil fields area is a most pointed indication of Japanese collapse. Troops probing down towards the Yenangyaung Road

Background imageMilitary Collection: Advancing along the Irrawaddy basin road towards Sagaing and Manderlay

Advancing along the Irrawaddy basin road towards Sagaing and Manderlay, British troops of the 14th Army have captured the small Burmese village of Ywathitgyi in the face of fanatical Japanese

Background imageMilitary Collection: A party of boys from Army Cadet battalions from all parts of Southern England last week

A party of boys from Army Cadet battalions from all parts of Southern England last week spent seven days at a REME School of Technical Training near Reading

Background imageMilitary Collection: A British Army jungle patrol attacks a native 'Basha', a bamboo hut

A British Army jungle patrol attacks a native "Basha", a bamboo hut
A British Army jungle patrol attacks a native " Basha", a bamboo hut, in a banana grove while on the hunt for Japanese enemy soldiers in the swamps

Background imageMilitary Collection: Polish Army General and part of the Polish government in exile in England

Polish Army General and part of the Polish government in exile in England, General Wladislaw Anders attends a Polish Independence Day Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London

Background imageMilitary Collection: Along the Kohima - Imphal road in India, heavy rain will bring down landslides

Along the Kohima - Imphal road in India, heavy rain will bring down landslides on the road making an awkward block. Then the Sappers rush to the rescue and begin to clear away the rock

Background imageMilitary Collection: American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Henri Giraud

American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Henri Giraud, leader of the Free French Forces, inspects a Guard of Honour formed by British Army soldiers during victory celebrations in

Background imageMilitary 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 imageMilitary Collection: Allied D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, Northern France during the Second World

Allied D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy, Northern France during the Second World War. American G.I. soldiers with equipment entering the landing craft before the invasion. June 1944

Background imageMilitary Collection: A close up of a 6 naval gun guarding the coast of Iceland during the Second World

A close up of a 6 naval gun guarding the coast of Iceland during the Second World War. Circa June 1941

Background imageMilitary Collection: Photo Reconnaissance image of Mainz, Germany reveals the devastation caused by the RAF

Photo Reconnaissance image of Mainz, Germany reveals the devastation caused by the RAF attacks on the city on the nights of the 11th/12th and 12th/13th August 1942

Background imageMilitary Collection: The Municipal Theatre remains a recognisable feature in the area of Mainz

The Municipal Theatre remains a recognisable feature in the area of Mainz, from which scores of buildings were swept away by the RAF attacks on the city on the nights of the 11th/12th

Background imageMilitary Collection: RAF attack on Heligoland. The airfield on the island of Dune disappearing under a

RAF attack on Heligoland. The airfield on the island of Dune disappearing under a deluge of bombs as aircraft of RAF Bomber Command attack the target. 18th April 1945

Background imageMilitary Collection: Photo-reconnaissance image taken by No1 PRU of the damaged Heinkel aircraft factory at

Photo-reconnaissance image taken by No1 PRU of the damaged Heinkel aircraft factory at Marienehe, Rostock, Germany, following a series of major raids by Bomber Command. 1

Background imageMilitary Collection: British troops in Bremen. The city and port of Bremen was captured by British Troops

British troops in Bremen. The city and port of Bremen was captured by British Troops on April 27th 1945, although some Germans were still holding out in one of the city parks until the following day

Background imageMilitary Collection: Refugees from Penang arriving in Ipoh Station, Perak, on their way to Singapore

Refugees from Penang arriving in Ipoh Station, Perak, on their way to Singapore. Scenes at Ipoh Station as refugees take refreshments provided for them by local residents. Circa 1941

Background imageMilitary Collection: Snow and heavy rainfall turned North African and Italian airfields into swamps

Snow and heavy rainfall turned North African and Italian airfields into swamps, but the bad weather did not stop flying from these waterlogged fields

Background imageMilitary Collection: At an RAF bomber station in Bengal, India, air and ground crew save working time by

At an RAF bomber station in Bengal, India, air and ground crew save working time by having on the spot lunches. The double Journey from the airfield to the mess is roughly eight miles so to have more

Background imageMilitary Collection: A private of the Kings Regiment stands guard with a sub-machine gun at the entrance

A private of the Kings Regiment stands guard with a sub-machine gun at the entrance of a tunnel network in Gibraltar. Circa 1942

Background imageMilitary Collection: Gurkhas of an, Indian Division are holding a sector of the Italian front south of

Gurkhas of an, Indian Division are holding a sector of the Italian front south of the River Senio. The only movement now is from recce patrols

Background imageMilitary Collection: A party of six Canadian members of Parliament Messrs. W Ross Macdonald, A. G. Slaght, A

A party of six Canadian members of Parliament Messrs. W Ross Macdonald, A. G. Slaght, A. Fournier, H. Jackman, H.J. Coldwell and J.H. Blackmore recently saw the cross channel guns

Background imageMilitary Collection: Indian troops have been in the thick of the battles on the 8th Army front

Indian troops have been in the thick of the battles on the 8th Army front. On 2nd December 1943, Indian shock troops were reported pushing forward past Consalvi

Background imageMilitary Collection: The pilot of a German Heinkel Bomber plane of the Luftwaffe is brought aboard a British

The pilot of a German Heinkel Bomber plane of the Luftwaffe is brought aboard a British Royal Navy destroyer after his plane was hit by a barrage of fire and plummeted into the sea

Background imageMilitary Collection: A British destroyer out East had hunted this Italian submarine and finally located it

A British destroyer out East had hunted this Italian submarine and finally located it. Depth charges were dropped and a few minutes later up out of the water came the Italian vessel

Background imageMilitary Collection: Soldiers manning one of the thousands of coastal defence guns against possible German

Soldiers manning one of the thousands of coastal defence guns against possible German invaders somewhere in England during the Second World War. August 1940

Background imageMilitary Collection: Rear Admiral Sir Philip View, DSO (centre), Captain Wright DSO and Captain Eccles (left

Rear Admiral Sir Philip View, DSO (centre), Captain Wright DSO and Captain Eccles (left) of the Royal Navy, discussing the latest plan of action. Circa January 1944

Background imageMilitary Collection: Picture shows Sea Venture after it was a attacked by a German U-boat of the Kriegsmarine

Picture shows Sea Venture after it was a attacked by a German U-boat of the Kriegsmarine in the English waters of the North Sea during the Second World War

Background imageMilitary Collection: A bullseye scored by the Royal Navy dreadnought battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth during

A bullseye scored by the Royal Navy dreadnought battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth during gunnery practice. This photograph was taken from the ship towing the target which can be seen

Background imageMilitary Collection: After long months and even years of hard training and battle

After long months and even years of hard training and battle, US soldiers register apparent happiness at embarkation for invasion of Normandy, Northern France

Background imageMilitary Collection: Sailors of the Royal Navy gallant H Class Destroyer HMS Hardy, assigned to the Home fleet

Sailors of the Royal Navy gallant H Class Destroyer HMS Hardy, assigned to the Home fleet, return home to England after the ship was capsized in the First Battle of Narvik

Background imageMilitary Collection: Officers Milk Bar at the Palace Hotel, Paignton. Picture shows: Mrs Bateman

Officers Milk Bar at the Palace Hotel, Paignton. Picture shows: Mrs Bateman, Mrs Houlding and Tony Ridler who is holding the model plane. Circa 1941

Background imageMilitary Collection: Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during

Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during his visit to Canadian troops at Aldershot. 23rd February 1940

Background imageMilitary Collection: RAF pilots who have occasion to bale out over the sea are being instructed in the sailing

RAF pilots who have occasion to bale out over the sea are being instructed in the sailing and navigation of their craft by the members of an amateur sailing club, the Corinthian Sailing Club, who

Background imageMilitary Collection: Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27)

Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27). Location unknown. Picture taken circa 1st February 1942

Background imageMilitary Collection: Attempts by dozens of enemy planes to harass British Convoys in the English Channel have

Attempts by dozens of enemy planes to harass British Convoys in the English Channel have so far met with little success. Hit and run tactics have been foiled by the speed

Background imageMilitary Collection: A mobile Broadcasting Company appeals to hidden German snipers to

A mobile Broadcasting Company appeals to hidden German snipers to surrender themselves as American forces occupy the town Saint Malo in Brittany, North-Western France. 16th August 1944

Background imageMilitary Collection: The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Stalker. January 1944

The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Stalker. January 1944

Background imageMilitary Collection: American troops disembarking at Cardiff docks during the Second World War, 1943

American troops disembarking at Cardiff docks during the Second World War, 1943

Background imageMilitary Collection: When six Spitfire pilots cams upon I8 Luftwaffe M*109s near Rome recently

When six Spitfire pilots cams upon I8 Luftwaffe M*109s near Rome recently, they shot down nine of them in four minutes. The Spitfire pilots

Background imageMilitary Collection: These soldiers stride off their landing craft onto the rocky shores of Kiska Island

These soldiers stride off their landing craft onto the rocky shores of Kiska Island on invasion day. Carrying full packs they came prepared to meet the Japanese enemy

Background imageMilitary Collection: It is now revealed that during the most critical period of the Battle of the Atlantic a

It is now revealed that during the most critical period of the Battle of the Atlantic a number of British merchant ships were equipped with flight decks for the launching

Background imageMilitary Collection: American troops entraining at M shed at Kings Dock

American troops entraining at M shed at Kings Dock, Swansea after their journey from Boston on the ocean liner SS Santa Rosa. 18th October 1943

Background imageMilitary Collection: American infantrymen edge their way through the streets of Saint-Malo, in Brittany

American infantrymen edge their way through the streets of Saint-Malo, in Brittany, North-Western France. 16th August 1944

Background imageMilitary Collection: Sweeping the snow covered flight deck of the British escort carrier HMS Fencer during a

Sweeping the snow covered flight deck of the British escort carrier HMS Fencer during a convoy patrol in Northern waters in the Second World War

Background imageMilitary Collection: The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Pursuer arrives at a British port during the Second

The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Pursuer arrives at a British port during the Second World War. Four of her Gruman Wildcat fighters successfully defended a valuable Atlantic convoy in a night action

Background imageMilitary Collection: The Eighth Army moving North and Northwest of Taranto, former Italian naval base

The Eighth Army moving North and Northwest of Taranto, former Italian naval base, has captured Matera inland and Bari on the coast

Background imageMilitary Collection: American soldiers laden with equipment and weapons assemble on board a small landing

American soldiers laden with equipment and weapons assemble on board a small landing craft. ahead of the D-Day invasion and landings on the coast of Normandy, Northern France. Circa 4th June 1944



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