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Wwii Collection (#92)

Background imageWwii Collection: A National Jewish Service being held at the ruined Great Synagogue, Aldgate

A National Jewish Service being held at the ruined Great Synagogue, Aldgate. Dr J M Hertz officiated. September 1941

Background imageWwii 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 imageWwii Collection: 16 year old Joan Brown, who has eight brothers and sisters who are in the Navy

16 year old Joan Brown, who has eight brothers and sisters who are in the Navy. She is wanting to get into the Wrens as soon as she is able

Background imageWwii Collection: Cruiser tanks moving into action over rough ground near Tobruk during Second World War

Cruiser tanks moving into action over rough ground near Tobruk during Second World War. Circa 9th October 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: Fall of Tobruk. British troops advancing towards the town of Tobruk during Second

Fall of Tobruk. British troops advancing towards the town of Tobruk during Second World War. Circa 6th March 1942

Background imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii Collection: A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in

A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: General Itagaki with Field Marshal Terauchi sign the absolute surrender of southern

General Itagaki with Field Marshal Terauchi sign the absolute surrender of southern armies. 15th September 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Stoic returns home to Portsmouth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Stoic returns home to Portsmouth, England after duty in Far Eastern Waters during the Second World War

Background imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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 imageWwii 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

Background imageWwii Collection: British troops enter Arras during Second World War. British tanks make their way

British troops enter Arras during Second World War. British tanks make their way across the Somme valley. Circa 4th September 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: British troops land east of the Rhine. British glider troops digging in

British troops land east of the Rhine. British glider troops digging in on the banks of the River Issel after landing. 21st April 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber

A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber. (Picture) Smoke rises from the deck of a Japanese cargo ship as a U.S

Background imageWwii Collection: British troops over the Rhine. On the West Bank of the Rhine

British troops over the Rhine. On the West Bank of the Rhine, troops are in prepared positions as more men move up. 23rd March 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: Signatures on preliminary peace agreement between Lt. General F. A. M

Signatures on preliminary peace agreement between Lt. General F. A. M
Signatures on preliminary peace agreement between Lt. General F.A.M. Browning, General Tokazo Numata (Chief of Staff of the Japanese Southern Army). 31st August 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Shakespeare, of the East Indies fleet

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Shakespeare, of the East Indies fleet, returned to harbour with a gaping hole in her sides having fought one of the most arduous battles of the submarine war

Background imageWwii Collection: General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France

General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France, with American soldiers inspecting damage resulting from aerial and naval shelling. Circa 23rd June 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: Lt. General F. A. M. Browning, General Tokazo Numata (Chief of Staff of the Japanese

Lt. General F. A. M. Browning, General Tokazo Numata (Chief of Staff of the Japanese
Lt. General F.A.M. Browning, General Tokazo Numata (Chief of Staff of the Japanese Southern Army) and Rear Admiral Kaigye Chudo sign the preliminary surrender document in Rangoon. 31st August 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: Envoy Makimura walks down the flight deck of H. M. S. Indomitable after discussing

Envoy Makimura walks down the flight deck of H. M. S. Indomitable after discussing
Envoy Makimura walks down the flight deck of H.M.S. Indomitable after discussing the surrender of Hong Kong. Circa September 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: Osaka. the bombing raid resulted in 3, 987 dead and 678 missing and destroyed 8

Osaka. the bombing raid resulted in 3, 987 dead and 678 missing and destroyed 8.1 square miles (21 km2) of the city for the loss of two aircraft, one by accident

Background imageWwii Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Unbroken returns home to Portsmouth

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Unbroken returns home to Portsmouth, England after 18 months duty in the Eastern waters. Picture shows

Background imageWwii Collection: Lt. General Takaza Numata (leader of the surrender party

Lt. General Takaza Numata (leader of the surrender party) and Admiral Kaigye Chude disembark from their white plane at Mingaladon airfield. Officer of the R.A.F. stands by. 26th August 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: British Royal Navy submarine HMS Umbra returns home to Britain after more than 12 months

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Umbra returns home to Britain after more than 12 months in service in Mediterranean waters under the command of Lieutenant S.L.C

Background imageWwii Collection: Troops of the 7th Army proceed along a muddy irrigation ditch near Remiremont, France

Troops of the 7th Army proceed along a muddy irrigation ditch near Remiremont, France, before crossing the Moselle River in pursuit of the Nazis retreating toward the Southern portion of

Background imageWwii Collection: Singapore during a Japanese air raid during Second World War. 26th February 1942

Singapore during a Japanese air raid during Second World War. 26th February 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of

Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings

A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards

Background imageWwii Collection: Mobile church for British troops in France. Field Marshall Montgomery reading

Mobile church for British troops in France. Field Marshall Montgomery reading the lesson. Circa July 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid

The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid on the city on the 3rd January 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German

A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German air raid on the city 25th November 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: Troops on the look out for enemy aircraft on the edge of one of the roads leading to

Troops on the look out for enemy aircraft on the edge of one of the roads leading to the front in France. The gun is a Polsten Ack-Ack 20mm. Circa October 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: The shell of the Princes Theatre on Park Row, Bristol after it received a direct hit

The shell of the Princes Theatre on Park Row, Bristol after it received a direct hit during the Luftwaffes raid on the city on the 24th November 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: The burnt out shell of P E Game Furniture Showrooms, College Green

The burnt out shell of P E Game Furniture Showrooms, College Green, Bristol following the German air raid on the city 25th November 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and British Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax are

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and British Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax are guided around the Capitoline Museums Palazzo del Conservatori

Background imageWwii Collection: The burnt out and bombed out buildings on Bridge Street

The burnt out and bombed out buildings on Bridge Street, Bristol following a series of air raids on the city. April 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: Hydraulic arm lifting a Scissors self propelled bridge into position. June 1945

Hydraulic arm lifting a Scissors self propelled bridge into position. June 1945

Background imageWwii Collection: The Great Hall after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th

The Great Hall after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th November 1940



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