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Gen. Sir Henry Wilson inspecting a guard of honour of British Cavalry on his arrival in Beirut. Circa July 1941

General J. C Smuts, Commander in chief of the South Africa forces
General J.C Smuts, Commander in chief of the South Africa forces, recently visited South African forces in East Africa. Circa January 1941

For the first time since Singapore became the great naval and air base and fortress of the Far East photographs have been allowed for publication of some of the coastal guns which ring the shore

South African forces trek to East Africa. At this South African bakery thousands of loaves are baked every day. Photo shows

The Gold Coast regiment take Bulo Erillo. An Italian armoured car put out of action at Bulo Erillo. Circa 27th April 1941

South African forces in Kenya are highly mobile during Second World War. 19th January 1941

S. A. A. F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter
S.A.A.F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter Squadron, chalking on the side of a captured Italian aircraft the squadrons score of victories in Abyssinia

South African forces trek to East Africa during Second World War. Troops seen here with letters from home. Circa November 1940

Singapore Island. A British gunner stripped to the waist for coolness deep below ground. Circa 14th November 1941

Last Days at Singapore. Civil defence workers fight the flames, which consume natives houses at the height of the savage bombing by the Japanese. Circa 26th Feb 1942

An R. A. F Dakota spraying the city of Singapore with D. D
An R.A.F Dakota spraying the city of Singapore with D.D.T to help in the fight against the malarial mosquito. Circa Nov 1945

Two members of the Indian Womens Auxillary Corps wearing saris. 20th November 1943

Royal Indian landing craft. (Picture) As soon as the landing craft touches the shore a wave of troops pour out to secure the beachhead. Circa 15th January 1945

Singapore: Fortress of the Far East. In his recent broadcast the commander in- chief (China) referred to the increased activity at the Singapore Naval Base which has taken place recently

An attack on oilfields at PloieEti by US 9th Air Force Liberator bombers. 1st August 1943
An attack on oilfields at Ploiești by US 9th Air Force Liberator bombers. 1st August 1943

Fifty British solders of the regiment which supplied a large part of the Wingate expedition dropped in at an indian fishing village. (Picture) Indian boy with lobster, given to Private H. Fordy

A Naval Aviation Engineer of the Russian Air Force, Col. S. Borisenko, sights a 50 cal. machine gun in an 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress. December 1944

Aachen Germany. A part of the city Aachen, Germany, showing fires and smoke caused by American combined air and ground attack. 18th October 1944

Men of the RAF regiment in the Middle East. A member of the RAF shows his comrades how to disarm an armed attacker although unarmed himself. Circa October 1942

Churchill tanks roll into battle. Churchill tanks of the Royal Armoured Corps move along a road north of Geilenkirchen Germany. Circa December 1944

The Battle for Caen is the name given to fighting between the British Second Army and the German Panzergruppe West in the Second World War for control of the city of Caen and vicinity

Church service. During the short lull in the fighting before Roermond - just over the German border soldiers attend a morning service at the mobile church of St. Pauls outside Baeken

First British troops to enter Germany. A Sherwood ranger crouches by the side of the sentry box at the frontier post. Circa 1940s

Von Papen flown by plane from Germany. Franz Von Papen (centre, with glasses), former German chancellor prepares to board a transport plane at a 9th Airforce base on the continent

The big guns that guard Singapore. (Picture) In one of the gunnery control rooms high above the battery, gunners follow the burst of each shell. Circa November 1941

Panorama from Monte Castiglione with Ghurka positions. The area is 2, 400 feet above sea level, with a view towards The German Gothic Line

Aerial photograph showing damage to Pforzheim by R. A. F. Bomber Command. February 1945
Aerial photograph showing damage to Pforzheim by R.A.F. Bomber Command. February 1945

First pictures from Somme battlefront. British infantry regiment who held the whole of a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance.They were cut off from the main body of

Capture of Monchengladbach. American tanks in the Square of the bomb-torn town of Monchengladbach. Circa 1940s

R. A. Fs Record Supply Drop to Yugoslav Partisans. Parachute borne supplies
R.A.Fs Record Supply Drop to Yugoslav Partisans. Parachute borne supplies dropping from a supply aircraft to Marshal Titos forces in mountainous country. Circa December 1944

King Peter of Yugoslavia visits British heavy bomber station. King Peter, accompanied by his Aide-de-camp, Air Vice Marshal J.E.A Baldwin and Air Vice Marshal R. Graham. Circa July 1941

British infantry regiment who held the whole of a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance.They were cut off from the main body of the B.E.F. June 9th 1940

Gen. Safik Chakmak, Chief of the Turkish Air Staff, led a party of Turkish air and tank officers on a recent visit to British forces in the Middle East

Risan captured by Yugoslav partisans. Partisans taking a rest after the battle for Risan in the fort of Grkobac, 1 mile north of Ledenice

Imperial forces move forward on the Syrian frontier during Second World War. Soldiers keeping a good look out among the rocks near the frontier. July 3rd 1941

Vichy troops were repatriated from Syria at Beirut, and Australian troops lined the quayside and played the ship out. Vichy troops are seen going aboard on of the boats which took them to Tunis

Imperial forces move forward on the Syrian frontier. Photo shows - This gun is ready for immediate action at the hands of these Australian artillerymen. Circa 1941

The Occupation of Syria. Turkish soldiers and the crews of British armoured cars fraternising on the Turkish Syrian border. Circa 1940s

Vichy representatives sign British armistice terms. After thirty five days fighting, the Syrian campaign has come to an end with the representatives of General Dent

Native houses are reduced to smouldering ruins after the Japanese bombers have passed over. Circa Feb 1942

Reconnaissance view of a U-boat construction yard in Wilhelmshaven. December 1943

Heavy damage to Kassel after an R. A. F. raid. Pictured, five fires still burning among
Heavy damage to Kassel after an R.A.F. raid. Pictured, five fires still burning among the buildings of an imitation leather factory of Wachstuch and Kenstledenwerke. 4th October 1943

"Topper"of the Pops wedding. Annie Nightingale marries Tony Baker at Brighton
" Topper" of the Pops wedding. Annie Nightingale marries Tony Baker at Brighton Register Office. 12th August 1978

A preview of the Christmas lights in Victoria Square. Although they are not to be switched on till next Tuesday at 4.30, workmen completing the crown around the statue of queen Victoria

Queen Mother with King George VI 1937 spinning wheel

The results of an 8000 lb bomb dropped in a suburb of Berlin. Circa 1944

R. A. F. Flying Training Command train Army glider pilots who take their places in Airborne
R.A.F. Flying Training Command train Army glider pilots who take their places in Airborne Divisions. Army pilots in the making at a Glider Training School. A glider pupil pilot

Aerial photograph of the R. A. F. attacks of the bomb damage inflicted to the Deutz
Aerial photograph of the R.A.F. attacks of the bomb damage inflicted to the Deutz and Kalk districts in Cologne. Pictured, further extensive damage to the Nippes railway workshops (top)

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