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W. A. A. F. balloon operators. Mrs. Saloan Colt, head of the American Red Cross in
W.A.A.F. balloon operators. Mrs. Saloan Colt, head of the American Red Cross in Britain visited ballon sites operated by W.A.A.F. at the Tower of London and the docks. 7th May 1943

A gun crew jump to action and run towards their gun. Training picture. Picture taken 1st August 1940

British Armys new Reconnaissance Corps have been granted a badge. This consists of a vertical spear supported on each side by forked lightning. Circa 1941

West African light battery in field service. 14th March 1942

Medloc Transit Camp in Toulon, France. Troops on their way home after four years service pass through this camp. Picture taken 23rd November 1945

Soldiers stock pile artillery shells. 17th December 1940

Reconnaissance team in Iceland. 14th May 1942

Civilians in Cologne during Second World War. March 6th 1945

Liverpool - July 1944. Evacuation children at a Liverpool Train Station. It is not clear if they have arrived from London, or are going to London. Picture taken 24th July 1944

After heavy fighting in the advance on Tilly-sur-Seulles, the village of Christot in Normandy, Northern France was taken. The village was damaged by heavy shelling Many snipers were left behind by

Soviet tanks of the 2nd Ukrainian Front in Budapest. 22nd December 1944

Men from a battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers are undergoing a tough battle training course in Northern Ireland. Cliff scaling

Seafire fighters fly over Japan. July 17th 1945

Russians dislodge Germans in Romania. December 3rd 1944

Allied forces in Northern France following the invasion of Normandy in the Second World War. In support of the Allied landings on the French coast

Canadians in Italy. Army supply vehicles jam the road leading to the front through the Rapido River. 2nd June 1944

On the morning of 25th June, an attack was made by British troops on the village of Fontenay-le-Pesnal in an effort to straighten the line in the Tilly-Sur-Seulles area of Normandy, Northern France

British guns and equipment passing through Sidi Barrani. The monument was erected by Italians. 29th December 1940

The German army retreat north east of the Calvados town of Fire in Northern France during the Allied advance. Photo shows: Planting positions for field guns near Villers-Bocage

Troop exercise in Iceland during Second World War. 13th June 1941

A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which the Government has offered to Liverpool Corporation for development as a new industrial estate. Circa 1945

Sergeant Skinner (left) and Sergeant Whitwell (right), both with gun shot wounds, seen here at a rehabilitation centre in The Wirral, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th November 1943

At the War Office Selection Board school. All candidates for promotion from the ranks undergo a three days course to determine whether they have the qualities necessary to make a good officer

Seven countries represented at a passing out of cadets in Cairo. From front to rear: Scotland, Cyprus, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, England, South Rhodesia, New Zealand, and South Africa

W. A. A. F. technicians adapt Mosquitos for far east war. Leading aircraft woman E. M
W.A.A.F. technicians adapt Mosquitos for far east war. Leading aircraft woman E.M. Tilley, a W.A.A.F. armourer. 2nd August 1945

An Ack-Aok gunner manning a twin Browning gun, brought down one 51 the pilotless planes during a recent raid over Southern England. The P Plane was sighted

American and French tanks line up in San Giorgio. Circa 1940s

A truck carrying members of an Artillery unit roars over the highways of France, towing an eight inch gun. It is such artillery support that has paved the way for the rapid American advance in

A. T. S. draft arrives in Nairobi. February 13th 1944
A.T.S. draft arrives in Nairobi. February 13th 1944

Teller mines detonated by 5th Army engineers. 26th May 1944

French villagers and farmers in the forward areas are, of necessity, suffering from the wars backwash, forced during the fighting to scatter to shelter with what possessions they can carry

Manila on fire as US forces liberate the Philippine capital. 18th March 1945

"Queenie"of a Quartermaster unit awaiting the green light for the invasion of
" Queenie" of a Quartermaster unit awaiting the green light for the invasion of the European contingent somewhere in England

British soldier takes A. T. S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake
British soldier takes A.T.S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake. 31st May 1945

Tenacious fighting has been in progress on the Tilly-Caen front in Normandy, Northern France and fresh German Panzer divisions have been thrown into battle

British 25 pounder being assisted out of sand. 17th July 1942

U. S. A. A. F. ground crew loading supplies for A-36 planes en route to positions at Mt
U.S.A.A.F. ground crew loading supplies for A-36 planes en route to positions at Mt/ Maggiore near Mignano. 15th December 1943

British and Canadian troops pushing on beyond Caen on July 10 and all have been engaged in the fiercest battles Normandy has yet seen

Sgt. Paul L. Feitag probes for mines with a bayonet in Italy. 23rd May 1944

The British attack between Tilly and Caen in Normandy, Northern France is being fiercely fought out. Extensive gaps have been made in the enemy lines

Desperate fighting is taking place in the Valley of the Odon river in Normandy, Northern France, A surprise attack towards Every was made by Allied troops at dawn on 16th July 1944

W. A. A. Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects
W.A.A.Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects the life jackets. 19th April 1944

Dutch ship carrying British troops to Iceland. 22nd August 1940

While US troops overrun the Cherbourg Peninsula, British troops fought a holding battle between Caen and the Cerisy Forest

Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling the British cruiser Dido. 6th June 1944

Red Cross in Hong Kong during Second World War. September 13th 1945

Mrs Davies welcomes Mrs Thompson and her children, to her home in Stonefield Road Huyton, Merseyside, where they are to lodge. Picture taken circa 1st May 1942 (not actual date on caption)

American generals who helped to achieve the Allied victory in Europe are seen here during a meeting at General Bradleys 12th Army Group headquarters in Bad Wildungen, Germany. 1. Lt. Gen. Wm. H

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