01445 Collection (page 7)

These pictures taken after great R. A. F. attack on Moehne and Eder dames on May 17th 1943
These pictures taken after great R.A.F. attack on Moehne and Eder dames on May 17th 1943, illustrate vividly the rusts of one of the most striking raids of the war

Bostons attack Naval stores at Rennes. A reconnaissance photo of the target area taken some time after the Bostons attack

More bombs drop toward the Chateaudun airdrome in France June 14th, as B-24Liberators of the U.S. Eighth aF continued to support ground troops by making enemy airdromes unserviceable. 14th June 1944

India welcomes thousand of West African soldiers. For the first time in the history of the 4 West African colonies, a West Africa force has left Africa for an overseas theatre of war

The Lancashire Fusiliers in Burma. In the swamps and jungle of Burma the Lancashire Fusiliers are fighting with courage. (Picture) Troops at a jungle cookhouse. 22nd March 1943

The Air Sea Rescue Service in Ceylon - 2 Gunners saved by Hurricane and speed launch. 16th March 1943

There is an advertisement to be seen in the Middle East these days, It reads: LEAVE CAMP - WHERE LEAVE REALLY IS LEAVE. NO REVEILLE, FATIGUES OR DRESSING UP

Indian army soldiers on the frontline during the Battle for Keren in Eritrea during the Second World War. A good illustration of the rough type of terrain over which troops had to fight

Our troops attacked the island of Aradian on the River Shatt Al Arab, at the had of the Persian Gulf as their first objective

Scenes inside Dambacha Fort after it was captured by patriots of Abyssinian Emperor Haile Selassie and Sudanese troops. Picture shows: Troops

Soldiers of the Gold Coast regiment of the Ghanaian Army takes the town of Bullo Erillo in Italian Somaliland during the Second world War

British and Indian army soldiers on the frontline marching forwards towards t the Battle for Keren in Eritrea during the Second World War. March 1941

After a journey of 200 miles through jungle and mountains, the Emperor of Abyssinia has set up camp guarded by his own Patriots and a few officers

Indian army soldiers at a junction of roads where an Italian lorry can be seen blown on its side on the frontline at the Battle for Keren in Eritrea during the Second World War. March 1941

A happy group of British soldiers awaiting their turn for food at a meal parade in Eritrea during the Second World War. April 1941

With the fall of the Abyssinian fortress of Dessie, located between Addis Ababa and Amba Alagi, Italian resistance in Abyssinia is virtually at an end

British Forces entered Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 5th April 1941, having advanced 1, 000 miles in less than 60 days. Photo shows

While British Troops under Lieutenant General Cunningham were occupying Addis Ababa, the Patriot Forces of Abyssinia led by their Emperor were capturing the strongly-held Italian post at Debra

Hermanville, France. With wrecked buildings in the background, allied troops dig-in and relax on the search at Hermanville, June 6th 1944

Action picture of British Airborne Forces in Holland. (Picture) Fourth day of fighting and camera work is almost out of the question. Al day we have been under shell, mortar and machine gun fire

A happy little troupe of London children running to their special classroom in Oxford. Most of them have been away from the danger of London for four years

Sisters of Mercy looking after the homeless children of the East End of London. 16th October 1940

Flying bomb incident at Falk Stadelmann and Company, Hatton Garden and Farringdon Street, London. 24th August 1944

British troops drive into Germany - first pictures from Geilenkirchen area. This is the British 2nd Armys first major penetration into Germany. Picture taken during the start of the offensive

Firemen in the London area on top of their job. They soon quelled this fire. Second World War. Circa 1940

Rescuing wounded who were trapped un the cellar of The Marples, a public house in Fitzalan Square, during the first raid on Sheffield. 13th December 1940

Fires blazing in a shopping district of West London following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Incendiary bomb detonates close to a fire engine in the City of London. October 1940

During a recent air raid incendiary bombs fell in London causing some fires which were soon extinguished by the splendid work of Londons firemen. Circa 1941

Searchlights were used to expedite the search for two unaccounted persons twenty four hours after a flying bomb had crashed in at Fairfax Road, Haringey. Circa 1941

City of London fires. 29th December 1940

Scenes during the London blitz. 29th December 1940

London Blitz. 29th December 1940

Fire rages through the interior of St Brides Church, Fleet Street as it fell victim to the flames from German incendiary bombs which reduced Wrens architectural jewel to a roofless shell

Christmas Parcels at St Pancras Train Station in London. Picture taken 19th December 1943

The 5th Indian Division smash Japanese bunkers at Tiddim. A Dogra patrol returning with a map, notes, a flag and other booty left by the retreating Japanese. November 14, 1944

Units of the Naval forces covering the passage of convoys through the Mediterranean, which were carrying important material assistance to Greece. Seen off the Rock of Gibraltar

Battle of Meiktila and Battle of Mandalay. British troops drive Japanese back in Mandalay Area. Punjabs of the 14th Army in the Monywa attack. February 17, 1945

A member of the Home Guard, training to keep guard of the West mountains during world War Two. He is climbing across an area called Devils Kitchen

A Chindit hacks his way through thick jungle. A scene from the Army film Unit Production Burma Victory - the official film record of the campaign in Burma

USS Quincy, (radar and radio aerials painted out by censor ) seen from HMS Enterprise. Preparing to bombard the German shore batteries at Cherbourg. 25th June 1944

RAF Padre on Ramree Island. Squadron Leader Lewis Moore of "The Woodlands"
RAF Padre on Ramree Island. Squadron Leader Lewis Moore of " The Woodlands", Chilcompton, Nr.Bath, was the first RAF Padre to set foot on Ramree Island

British officers meet with a Chinese Colonel and other officers of the Chinese forces on the road to Burma. April 13, 1942

British troops from the 2nd Division advancing along the South bank of the Irrawaddy (officially, Ayeyarwady River), driving a wedge between the Japanese forces in the area

Burma Campaign: How the 14th Army gets its supplies. British troops of the 14th Army advancing through a jungle stream. Food

Terukuni Maru, a 12, 000 ton ocean liner. Terukuni Maru was a Japanese ocean liner owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The ship was launched in 1929 by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co

Burma Campaign: A picture taken by night of the oilfields in Yenangyaung, the light used being the reflection of gigantic flames from the heavy pall of smoke above. May 31, 1942

SS Sheaf Crest Read a 2730 tonnage cargo ship. 30 crew were killed when the ship hit a mine off the South East Coast of England. Picture taken 30th November 1939

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