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RAF stations on the Iraq-Transjordian frontier are guarded by the famous Arab Legion of the Amir of Transjordan. Commanded by British Officers
Havoc at Tobruk. Aerial view of Tobruk with sunken cargo vessel in the foreground and burning petrol in foreground. Circa 9th February 1941
A B-26 Marauder over France. May 1944
Incendiary bombs fall on Yokohama. (Picture) Thousands of incendiary bombs rain down upon the war factories of Yokohama, the devastating raid which destroyed nearly seven square miles of the city
Major General J. H Burns (US Army) being interviewed by an R. A. FMajor General J.H Burns (US Army) being interviewed by an R.A.F. Command press officer in the Middle East. October 1941
British Avengers attack Shannoshu shipyard, Innoshima during Second World War. 17th August 1945
Confetti showers upon US Sailors and Marines who march with men of the Australian Navy and Army when US Cruisers Northampton and Salt Lake City visit Brisbane, Australia
Axis troops clear up the debris on Spanish Mole, Tripoli, after an RAF raid. Circa 17th January 1942
Mrs Jean Finnigan serves 5th army men their morning tea and buns. Mrs. Finnigan had just returned from two months U.K. leave, granted on account of her husband
Major General Erich Elster, surrounded by his staff, discusses terms for his surrender along with 19, 000 troops at the River Loire with Lieutenant Colonel J.K French of the US Army
On the 8th army front a mule train carrying ammunition to Montgomerys men passes a little party busily engaged digging out a bogged Sherman tank. Circa 4th December 1943
Revolt Leaders in Abyssinia (Ethiopia). A small party of British officers went into the heart of Abyssinia six months ago
Life in a hospital in Tobruk. (Picture) Waiting their turn at the dentists who can be seen at work in the background. Circa November 1941
Infantry in front of Tobruk waiting to advance into town, which is seen in the background with fires burning. Circa 9th February 1941
Diagram showing bomb damage to the Gura Aerodrome in Ethiopia. (A) Direct hit on hangars (B) Direct hit on aerodrome buildings (C) Aerodrome building burnt out (D)
Coastal defence guns of Tobruk. (Picture) Victory being marked on the shells in readiness for sending to the enemy. Circa September 1941
British forces entered Addis Ababa on April 5th, having advanced 1800 miles in less than 60 days. Pictured, Transvaal regiment forces after the liberation of Addis Ababa. Circa May 1941
Soldiers in Tobruk, Libya. Another pet with the Gunner Officers. This rabbit wandered into the Mess one day and refused to leave. Circa 24th September 1941
A memorial built by Royal Australian Engineers and dedicated to those who have given their lives for the defence of Tobruk was unveiled by Major-gen Morshead, G.O.C, Tobruk. Circa 1941
British offensive in the western desert. (Picture) The first stages in the second British offensive in the western desert, which opened at dawn on November 18th 1941
Italian prisoners being marched through Gondar after its surrender to British, Imperial and Ethiopian forces. Circa November 1941
Polish troops who are among the defenders of Tobruk at a firing post during Second World War. Circa October 1941
Australian and other Empire troops defending Tobruk. (Picture) The Tobruk Truth, nicknamed the Dinkun Oil by the troops, is published regularly by Australians in Tobruk
Gen. Anderson (left), Gen Alexander (centre), and Air Marshal Coningham (right) conferring at First Army Headquarters on the occasion of Gen. Alexanders visit to Allied Commanders. Circa 1940s
Lord Montgomery visiting the front in the western desert shortly after taking over command of the eighth army. Montgomery is in the centre (pointing)
American troops landing at Arzew, near Oran. (Picture) 500 ship convoy safely transported Allied troops to Northern Africa where simultaneous landings were made at strategic locations
Tokyo Rose was a name given by Allied troops in the South Pacific during World War II to all female English-speaking radio broadcasters of Japanese propaganda (Picture)
Fall of Tobruk. (Picture) Fires burning in the town of Tobruk. In the foreground are British troops advancing towards the town. Circa 1940s
US Marines examine a Yokosuka MXY7 Mark 11 K-1 OHKA Baka piloted suicide weapon on the island of Okinawa. This rocket powered flying bomb was slung underneath a bomber and released over the target
The United States detonated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively
This burning tug is the result of of an attack by R. A. F. Liberators in the Gulf of SiamThis burning tug is the result of of an attack by R.A.F. Liberators in the Gulf of Siam. 22nd August 1945
A typical scene in Tunis after it had fallen to the Allied Forces. On guard wreckage at El Aouina airfield. Circa 18th May 1943
A piper of the Highland regiment entertaining the wounded, both British and enemy, as they await their turn for the dressing of wounds at a casualty clearing station on the battlefield near Tobruk
Amongst the many troops in the Transjordania are the Arab Legion, which comprises the Desert Patrol, Cavalry and Infantry. The Legion is almost entirely enlisted from Bedouin Arabs
Bren gunner in action against bombers, in the background a lorry can be seen burning in Tobruk Libya. Circa 9th October 1941
Company Commander of a British County regiment with his second in command, keeping an eye forward of Tobruk. Circa 1940s
Ships of the US 3rd fleet and of the British Pacific fleet off the Japanese coast. September 12th 1945
Two Rajput riflemen looking at a piece of archaic statuary in the ruins of the ancient city of Cyrene, capital of Cyrenaica. Circa 1940s
The Catholic Church in Tobruk although badly damaged is still standing. Services are held elsewhere but soldiers often call in for a few minutes during the day
This ingenious still for purifying water for the defenders of Tobruk was invented by Lieut. J. Blair-Yuill (right of photograph). Circa 1940s
Japanese escort carrier hit bombed by a British Pacific Fleet task force near Takamatsu, Shikoku Island. 10th August 1945
During Winston Churchills Northern tour, he paid a visit to Glasgow. Pictured, Mrs Churchill and Mr Harry Hopkins, (President Roosevelts special envoy to this country), chatting to A.R.P
KBR for Australian defender of Tobruk. Major General Sir Leslie-Morshead, G. O. C, AKBR for Australian defender of Tobruk. Major General Sir Leslie-Morshead, G.O.C, A.I.F, Middle East, receiving the K.B.E from General Claude Auchinleck at a recent investiture ceremony in the Middle
Attack by naval Avengers on an Innoshima shipyard. 3rd September 1945
Wrecked German fighters on their backs beside a damaged Ju.52 troop carrier, and transport on the airfield at Sidi Ahmed, Bizerte. Circa May 18th 1943
Photograph taken after the Allies entry into Tunis of acres and acres of devastation in the dock area, where warehouses and installations have been completely wiped out. Circa May 1943
Transjordan mechanised squadron on parade before a patrol on the Syrian border. June 1941
San Stefano smashed. Bursts of high explosive bombs can be seen directly in the target area, as the B-17s complete their mission of destruction on this vital Axis supply base