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The road from Imphal to Tamu in Burma cleared by British sappers. The road was previously only able to take heavy traffic as far as Palel at the feet of the Chin Hills
In their drive to cut the German wedge, US troops advancing towards the Luxembourg border. December 1944
Soldiers of a US tank destroyers unit with the 101st Airborne Division, during its defence of the Belgian town of Bastogne
8th Armys entrance into Florence. As our armour enters the city people come into the streets, but they hug the walls and doorways to keep out of harm. Circa 18th August 1944
Tanks of the United States 35th Infantry Division moving through the Belgian town of Bastogne. 18th January 1945
US Army engineers crouch in the foreground as a TNT charge breaks up the ice in the frozen Saar canal. The ice is destroyed to prevent the enemy using it as a means of crossing to the enemy lines
8th and 5th armies meet in Italy. Lt. Charles Grant, US 5th army. Flight Lt D. E. C8th and 5th armies meet in Italy. Lt. Charles Grant, US 5th army. Flight Lt D.E.C. Nutting, RAF. Lt. W.B Short of British 8th Army. Circa 22nd September 1943
Beside a pontoon bridge spanning the Palo River on Leyte Island, American soldiers wash themselves and their clothes. One soldier evidently doesn t trust the temporary lull in the fighting for he
A US Army beach master seen here guiding landing craft to a safe beach area to unload heavy equipment and armoured vehicles after the initial US Sixth Army landed at Panaon Strait on Leyte
Ortona, three miles behind 8th army lines, serves as a street fighting school, where veterans in this type of warfare pass on their knowledge to those less experienced
Andria, near Barlotta shows a collection of 8th army men. Left to right: A/Sep Shukar Din (Indian), Subadar Haqiqat (Punjab, India), Able Seaman E. Scott, Able Seaman C. Rens, Cpl. T. Gavin. Pte H
8th Army Infantry take up mountain positions. (Picture) The column winds its way slowly up the track. So arduous is the journey that halts must be called every 15 minutes for rest
British 8th Army had just crossed the River Arno into Florence. The Regimenta, Sergeant Major, who had apparently established his open air pantry
US infantrymen, fired at by an enemy German sniper, take to the ditch and prepare to eliminate him with rifle grenade during the Battle of Normandy Northern France in World War Two
Advance into Italy. (Picture) To lighten their weary steps, Scots Infantry are led by two pipers as they swing northwards along a leafy lane. Circa September 1943
8th Armys entry into Florence. (Picture) scene of enthusiasm as South Africans move into the town. Circa August 1944
8th Armys entry into Florence, South Africans move into the town. An Indian Division are now fighting in the central mountain sector on the right of the Florence sector through their positions are
8th Army Mobile Surgery in the field. (Picture) The jeep with stretchers strapped on the back stops outside the Field Surgery. Circa January 1944
After the capture of the mountains of Roccamonfina and Camino - a triumph of sheer and hard fighting in the face of appealing weather conditions
American soldiers waist deep in water, man a lifeline rigged from a swamped landing craft to the shore on the North coast of France
An American infantryman, his tommy gun at the ready for potential snipers hiding amongst the shelled buildings in the town of Caumont, Northern France during the Battle of Normandy in World War Two
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)
Troops embarking for the journey to Tobruk during Second World War. 6th November 1941
The Italian cruiser San Giorgio, which was sunk during the Italian retreat, seen in the harbour of Tobruk. Circa 1940s
Blockade of Djibouti. A total blockade is now taking place by land, sea and air of Djibouti. The K.A.R. air taking acre of certain sections of the land frontline
US infantrymen in a typical French farm lane drive cattle before them while they keep a sharp watch for enemy snipers during the Battle of Normandy Northern France in World War Two
Men of the border regiment cross the Chindwin River during Second World War. Circa January 1945
Soldiers of the British 36th Division in Burma during the Second World War. Picture shows Private Campion (Southport) being assisted by Sergeant Perry (Rock Ferry) and Private Grice (St. Helens)
Co-operating with American Allies, New Zealand troops in the Pacific are helping to make the total defeat of Japan a reality
Captured Italian gun being put to good use by British bush artillery men at Tobruk. Circa 1940s
Gunners in Tobruk, Libya. (Picture) These gunners have as their mascot a Libyan sheep. They had a lamb as mascot when in Hyde Park. Circa 1940s
Cautiously, their guns ready for quick action, American troops push through the heavy tropical brush towards a Japanese machine gun nest on Leyte Island in the Central Phillipines. October 1944
American Army troops cross the Pasig River which bisects Manila, the Philippine capital on Luzon Island, during the Second World War
Indian troops clean up farm houses. 8th army Italy Jemadur Mohd Yaqus, Platoon Commander, reads a message from a scout. Circa 1940s
9th Army: Motorised Infantry Patrol in Italy. The men wind their way down into the beautiful Arno Valley. Circa 1940s
This photograph was taken out of the cameras found on German parachute troops taken prisoner in Holland and in this country. Pictured, German parachutists machine-gun post in Holland. Circa 1940
5th Army, Italy Sgt G. W Atkinson of 80 Holly Street5th Army, Italy Sgt G.W Atkinson of 80 Holly Street, Blackburn Lancs is given a haircut by Dr. Wright of Waterloo Road, Hanley Stoke-on-Trent. Circa 1940s
Fifth Army patrol returning to platoon HQ in La Vergine, Italy. September 5th 1944
The advance northwards in the 8th army zone of operations, Italy, proceeds according to plan. Here a Sherman tank passes through a road barrier at Nicastro as British forces push their way northwards
8th army men in action near Faenza, Italy. (Picture) Infantrymen crouch down for cover during enemy shelling. Circa January 1945
At three o clock this morning, men from the BLA set our for the battlefronts of Holland and Belgium at the end of their leave. Pictured, troops file past the barrier on the platform. 10th January 1945
R. A. F take toll on the retreating Germans. (PictureR.A.F take toll on the retreating Germans. (Picture) East of Chambois the road is completely blocked with wrecked enemy transport. Circa August 1944
Cruiser tanks moving into action over rough ground near Tobruk during Second World War. Circa 9th October 1941
Fall of Tobruk. British troops advancing towards the town of Tobruk during Second World War. Circa 6th March 1942
British troops cross the Escaut canal. 25 pounders of a British Artillery Field regiment. Circa 1940s
The advance from Caumont. Mopping up operations near the village of Cahagnes on the road from Caumont. Circa August 1944
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
Paratroops in action with 3 inch mortars firing on enemy positions across the Rhine. Circa 1940s
