Netherlands Collection

Alan Wood, The Daily Express war correspondent with the 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem. Seen here typing out his copy for the paper from the safety of a trench. 20th September 1944

Aron Winter (Holland) swaps jerseys with ex-Lazio team mate Paul Gascoigne (England). Euro 96 European Football Championships. Wembley, 18th June 1996

The filming of "A Bridge Too Far"in Deventer, Holland
The filming of " A Bridge Too Far" in Deventer, Holland. Pictured, director Richard Attenborough and actor James Caan. 10th May 1976

Operation Infatuate was the code name given to an Anglo-Canadian operation during the... Walcheren Island, at the western end of the Beveland Peninsula, overlooked the Scheldt Estuary

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

The Seventh World Congress of Spinsters and Bachelors, Grevenbicht, Holland. A dance is held in the Congress Pavilion, during which the Congress is opened

World War II Invasion of Holland A British army dispatch rider stuck in the mud gets a helping hand from a little dutch boy wearing clogs. December 1944

A view of "O Henry s"British bar in Amsterdam
A view of " O Henry s" British bar in Amsterdam, with Royal sign from England. May 1975

Old dolls on the wall of the Flea Market in Amsterdam. May 1975

A view of "The Lord Nelson"British bar in Amsterdam May 1975
A view of " The Lord Nelson" British bar in Amsterdam May 1975

US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations. Pictured, " Bombs gone", with two more Fortresses making their bombing runs. 4th March 1943

First pictures of the evacuated British Airborne Forces from Arhem, Holland during the Second world War. Sergeant C Bennet of the 1st Airlanding Brigade (home town Darlington)

An Air Ministry photograph shows some of the damage to the bridges over the Albert Canal at Mstricht. Circa 1940

British Military Police sit in comfort while checking convoys across the bridge at Arnhem. 18th April 1945

Crocodile Flame throwing tanks in action directing their fire on the enemys strong points covering the bridge in s-Hertogenbosch. 27th October 1944

Dutch forces of the interior called P. A. N. crowd on to a captured German car in Eindhoven
Dutch forces of the interior called P.A.N. crowd on to a captured German car in Eindhoven. Circa 1940s

A scene in Leende as the villagers kneel and pray, for the four victims killed by the Germans in their retreat as the 11th Armoured Division advances towards Helmond. 22nd September 1944

Troops of the 1st Batt. Glasgow Highlanders sitting in the streets of Verden waiting to push forward to take Dauelsen, watch a German policemen drawing water from a pump. 18th April 1945

Civilians were ordered by the Germans to leave the Dutch town of Kerkrade. German soldiers in civilian clothes were found mingled with the Dutch people when Americans came onto the scene

Photograph taken during a daylight raid on the docks and enemy shipping at Rotterdam, Holland, by Bristol Blenheims of 105 Squadron R.A.F

Following a recent counterattack by the Germans some British troops in Holland having held the advance, put in a counterattack of their own

Mosquito bombers attack the Stork Engineering and Diesel Works at Rengelo, Holland. The Mosquito struck swiftly, their target was an important inland works producing the type of engines used by

L. C. As depart from a jumping off point for the attack on Flushing by British
L.C.As depart from a jumping off point for the attack on Flushing by British Commandos. 4th November 1944

Operation Infatuate was the code name given to an Anglo-Canadian operation during the... Walcheren Island, at the western end of the Beveland Peninsula, overlooked the Scheldt Estuary

Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers, of 6th Guards Tank Brigade assembled near Best, in readiness for 15th (Scottish) Divisions advance on Tilburg

A Crocodile Flame throwing tanks in action directing their fire on the enemys strong points covering the bridge ins Hertogenbosh. 27th October 1944

A wrecked German field gun provide a good firing point for troops of the 53rd Welsh Division as they advance through Alpon. 11th March 1945

Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September, came one of the historic moments of this war

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by soldiers of the 49th Infantry Division and the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. 17th April 1945

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment street fighting in the heart of Arnhem. 14th April 1945

"Theres some wiring to be done... "And here are seen men of 1 Battalion
" Theres some wiring to be done...." And here are seen men of 1 Battalion Rifle Brigade out on a patrol near Sittard 27th December 1944

A British Sherman tank pauses for a moment as a Dutch civilian lifts his two children away from danger during fighting in Hertogenbosch, 27 October 1944

British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of Operation Infatuate. The landings were supported by fire from British warships

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment, clearing snipers at the junction of Oude Kraan and Bergstraat in Arnhem, 14 April 1945. Note censor has painted out shoulder badges

Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland, while in the background ground crew service a Hawker Tempest of No. 3 Squadron RAF. Circa October 1944

Advancing infantry of the 15th Scottish Division, 227 Brigade Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, take up positions in newly captured trenches won from the Germans of the outer Siegfried Line

Infantry of the Glasgow Highlanders and the Coldstream Guards double across the flat countryside towards the tanks and the covering smoke screen east of Nijmegen. 8th February 1945

A Bren gunner of the 15th Scottish Division 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders in one of the trenches that forms the Siegfried Line looking out across the flooded landscape 10th February 1945

A British Sherman Crab flail tank moves up through the burning buildings in Arnhem, supported by soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Essex Regiment. 14th April 1945

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