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World War Two Collection (page 100)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: The shell of the Redland Park Methodist Church after the Luftwaffes raids on Bristol

The shell of the Redland Park Methodist Church after the Luftwaffes raids on Bristol. The city endured bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: The morning after a raid on Bristol, civilian workers make their way along Dolphin Street

The morning after a raid on Bristol, civilian workers make their way along Dolphin Street towards Union Street. 25th November 1940

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Dolphin Street following a Luftwaffe raid on Bristol. The city endured the bombing

Dolphin Street following a Luftwaffe raid on Bristol. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Firemen try to dampen down the fire following the destruction of The Corporation Granary

Firemen try to dampen down the fire following the destruction of The Corporation Granary in Bristol Docks following the Luftwaffe air raid on the city.night. January 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Dolphin Street following a raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe

Dolphin Street following a raid on Bristol by the Luftwaffe. The city endured the bombing between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on the city

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Clifton Parish Church following the Luftwaffe raid on the city of Bristol

Clifton Parish Church following the Luftwaffe raid on the city of Bristol. 25th November 1940

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: The remains of the shops and business on Wine Street, Bristol following a series of raids

The remains of the shops and business on Wine Street, Bristol following a series of raids on the city in late 1940 to April 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: The columns of the Upper Arcade, Broadmead, Bristol are all that remains of the shopping

The columns of the Upper Arcade, Broadmead, Bristol are all that remains of the shopping arcade following the German air raid on the city on the night of 24th November 1940

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: British troops from the 8th Army approach the Gothic Line before the breakthrough

British troops from the 8th Army approach the Gothic Line before the breakthrough on the Adriatic sector of the Italian front

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Newspaper correspondents witness a Commando training demonstration in the Scottish

Newspaper correspondents witness a Commando training demonstration in the Scottish Command. Pictured, unarmed combat is demonstrated to correspondents during their visit. January 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Canadian armour crossing a Bailey Bridge over the River Sieve, Italy

Canadian armour crossing a Bailey Bridge over the River Sieve, Italy. September 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrate St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the BEF with

Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrate St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the BEF with a French officer. Pictured, some of the officers of the Battalion showing the French liaison Officer how to put his

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: A battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers on a non-technical machine gun shoot

A battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers on a non-technical machine gun shoot somewhere in the Western Command. Pictured, machine gunners bringing up their weapons ready to go into action

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Facility visit to a reconnaissance battalion in North Command

Facility visit to a reconnaissance battalion in North Command, England during the Second World War. British army soldiers take a steep dive in their Bren gun carrier on its progress over rough

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: British and Canadian troops crossing the River Seine at Elbeuf in Normandy

British and Canadian troops crossing the River Seine at Elbeuf in Normandy, Northern France. Picture shows: Ferrying bren carriers across the Seine. August 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: R. A. F. airmen prepare a fighter in North Africa. February 1943

R. A. F. airmen prepare a fighter in North Africa. February 1943
R.A.F. airmen prepare a fighter in North Africa. February 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Units of General Pattons 11th Armoured Division drive through Kronach, Germany

Units of General Pattons 11th Armoured Division drive through Kronach, Germany, its centre still blazing after the battle against defenders resisting to the last. 19th April 1945

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Brigadier Sherwood Lett, M. C, E. D. Officer Commanding a Canadian Infantry Brigade at

Brigadier Sherwood Lett, M. C, E. D. Officer Commanding a Canadian Infantry Brigade at
Brigadier Sherwood Lett, M.C, E.D. Officer Commanding a Canadian Infantry Brigade at Dieppe, awarded the D.S.O. for leadership. Circa 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Canadian Major General John Hamilton Roberts awarded the D. S

Canadian Major General John Hamilton Roberts awarded the D. S
Canadian Major General John Hamilton Roberts awarded the D.S.O for his part in the Dieppe raid. Circa 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise

Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise, about 70 miles north-east of Paris. August 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Forward troops of the 8th Army entered the town of Arezzo

Forward troops of the 8th Army entered the town of Arezzo, Italy on the morning of 16th July 1944 and were followed at mid-day by tanks

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground

Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground, sending and receiving morse code. May 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Navy W. R. N.s in flying kit. June 1942

Navy W. R. N.s in flying kit. June 1942
Navy W.R.N.S in flying kit. June 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Pictured, men of the Suffolks in a sea shore exercise practice the crossing barbed wire

Pictured, men of the Suffolks in a sea shore exercise practice the crossing barbed wire defences by means of a mat. March 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: The Sinking of the British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal

The Sinking of the British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal. She was torpedoed on 13 November 1941 by the German submarine U-81 and sank the following day near Gibraltar. November 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Men of the Norfolk regiment carrying out a practice assault on a pillbox

Men of the Norfolk regiment carrying out a practice assault on a pillbox. Pictured, some of the men leaving their dug-out. August 1940

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: A typical Wren. January 1943

A typical Wren. January 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: US tanks and infantry move up near Saint-Jores, France with supporting infantrymen

US tanks and infantry move up near Saint-Jores, France with supporting infantrymen creeping and crawling through a ditch taking protective cover from the foliage along side the route. 17th July 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Second Officer H. E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale

Second Officer H. E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale
Second Officer H.E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale, who is in charge of the party of Wrens serving in Singapore

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: W. R. N. S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943

W. R. N. S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943
W.R.N.S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Flight Sergeant Monica Shezall (W. A. A. F. ), who received the British Empire Medal in

Flight Sergeant Monica Shezall (W. A. A. F. ), who received the British Empire Medal in
Flight Sergeant Monica Shezall (W.A.A.F.), who received the British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours List. January 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: When the day comes for Britain to invade the enemy territory

When the day comes for Britain to invade the enemy territory, one of the problems will be the crossing of rivers when all bridges have been destroyed

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: When the Canadians stormed a German strongpoint in Normandy many complete weapons fell

When the Canadians stormed a German strongpoint in Normandy many complete weapons fell into their hands. Pictured, a Canadian soldier with a captured Panzerschreck in Normandy. June 1944

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: York and Lancaster regiments on an amphibious exercise. May 1940

York and Lancaster regiments on an amphibious exercise. May 1940

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: King George VI and Home Guard watch British Paratroopers during a demonstration

King George VI and Home Guard watch British Paratroopers during a demonstration. 25th May 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Airman of the 8th Army prays at a church in England. December 1943

Airman of the 8th Army prays at a church in England. December 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: In more than sixty trades the WaF have proved their worth time

In more than sixty trades the WaF have proved their worth time and time againWherever they are; in the hangar, the cookhouse, the Orderly Room, the Ops Room, or on a Balloon site

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: British paratroops in a training exercise. November 1942

British paratroops in a training exercise. November 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: US troops visit a weapon training school in Britain. Pictured

US troops visit a weapon training school in Britain. Pictured, British troops falling over a trip which was used in the demonstration of booby traps. November 1943

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Bren gun carriers from a reconnaissance unit take part in an exercise on the English

Bren gun carriers from a reconnaissance unit take part in an exercise on the English and Scottish border in which Home Guard took part. It was directed by the G.O.C. Scottish Command

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Airborne troops about to take off in a Horsa glider. These airborne troops have already

Airborne troops about to take off in a Horsa glider. These airborne troops have already finished their training and are ready for posting to an operation station

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Battle of the Atlantic. Officers on the bridge of a destroyer

Battle of the Atlantic. Officers on the bridge of a destroyer, escorting a large convoy of ships, keep a sharp look out for attacking submarines. Circa October 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Major-Gen. C. Brink, G. O. C. 1st South African Division, and his brigadier (right

Major-Gen. C. Brink, G. O. C. 1st South African Division, and his brigadier (right
Major-Gen. C. Brink, G.O.C. 1st South African Division, and his brigadier (right) enjoying mugs of tea in the forward area of Libya. Circa March 1942

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Artillery in action during the British advance in the Western Desert

Artillery in action during the British advance in the Western Desert. Circa 10th December 1941

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: British seize 12 villages in drive into Germany. Men of C

British seize 12 villages in drive into Germany. Men of C company in shell holes waiting for orders to advance into Stein. In the foreground Corporal C. Rigby of Rosendale, Lancs with Bren gun

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: British cross the Rhine. Royal Engineers on the banks of the Rhine launch a pontoon

British cross the Rhine. Royal Engineers on the banks of the Rhine launch a pontoon. Circa 1945

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Two infantry men on patrol pass under a blown up approach to a railway bridge of

Two infantry men on patrol pass under a blown up approach to a railway bridge of the Rhine river in Neuf Brisach area, France. Circa 1940s

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Military Government in operation across the Rhine. Lieut. Colonel H

Military Government in operation across the Rhine. Lieut. Colonel H.D Murrane, officer commanding 107 detachment of Military Government with other detachment officers. Circa 9th April 1945



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