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Dutch Soldiers in Indonesia 1940s

Black and white images of Dutch soldiers in various natural settings in Indonesia during the late 1940s. Scenes depict patrols, military actions, and interactions with the landscape.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Large purification action in the W-Brigade area. Middle Java: Purification actions in the area of the W-Brigade 1-II RI took 2 weeks out. By Kali's, over shaky bridges and by abandoned Kampongs. For example, the infantryman shows what it is worth. Military is about bamboo. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Patrol gang. Three Dutch soldiers at a kind of ditch. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercises December 7 Division Environment Kebajoran. Infantreists purify a densely reject. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol Kandangan and Tandgoeng. KNIL Soldier is high in a tree with a rifle with raised bayonet (poded?). February 21, 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. 3rd Infantry Brigade Group a mari-tart in a tree. May 3, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

12/31/1964. Insecticide treatment against "Repilo" in Olivares de Jaen.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Large purification action in the W-Brigade area. Middle Java: Purification actions in the area of the W-Brigade 1-II RI took 2 weeks out. By Kali's, over shaky bridges and by abandoned Kampongs. For example, the infantryman shows what it is worth. Military is about bamboo. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

08/31/1936. Kitchens installed on the Aragonese front, under the trees, where the ranch is prepared for the troops.

An Australian soldier heavily camouflaged at an observation post near Japanese held Salamaua. March 22, 1943.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Salatiga. Repatrants who go back to Republican area at a Ruíne. December 2, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Flame Throwers - Military. September 10, 1945.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Semarang sector. Semarang: a light mortar that refused is fired after repair by OVW people from the 1st regiment of shock troops. July 26, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series. An interim officer is worn to the beach on the shoulders of a Papuan. October 1948. New Guinea

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene. Normandy soldiers hiding vehicle. August 1944. France, Normandy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 1st Infantry Brigade (December 7 Division). Soldier in terrain. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Destruction caused by riots between Hindus and Muslims in Noakhali East Bengal, November 1946, India Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Australian militiamen have a short spell after plodding up a steep muddy road north of Gusika where they inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese. December 26, 1943.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

A Marine reservist from Co. H, 3rd Bn., 25th Marines, lobs a fragmentation grenade as another Marine looks on during a field exercise. Base: Camp Atterbury State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

'Notre attaque du 16 avril 1917; le depart d'une vague d'assaut', 1917. First World War: 'our attack on 16 April 1917'; the first assault wave leaving. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

Muddy footprints of soldiers in France during World War One. Dated 1914

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. A man (TNI soldier?). July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Anefo photo collection. Metrouw Amsterdam, sinking of Caisson Waterlooplein hindered by old wall wall. January 5, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surabaya. An Indonesian boy climbs in a pole, helped by Dutch soldiers. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Reconstruction of 'an Incident'- Civil Defence Training in Fulham, London, 1942 Four men of the National Fire Service work to fight a fire while rescue work continues in the background as part of a large-scale Civil Defence training exercise in Fulham. This photograph was taken on Edith Villas.

Asia, malaysia, indigenous pahang during the hunt, 1959.

Collection 558 pH. C. Visser. Dutch ambulance in Sint-Petersburg. Soldiers in a trench. 1916

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return to Kediri. Patrol Baant is a road through dense vegetable. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

War's Hocus Pocus -- Invisible Man - If this soldier had not let a portion of his face be seen by the camera, it is probable that he would be entirely invisible. He is wearing a camouflaged sniper's suit that blends him in with the leaf-strewn ground like a caterpillar on a cabbage leaf. At fifteen feet you'd have difficulty in spotting him; at 50 feet he'd be entirely in-visible. May 03, 1942. (Photo by Charles Knell, International News Photos).

Sixth Australian Division infantrymen mounting a steep feature for their successful attack on Mt. Shiburangu in the Wewak area. July 10, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Bodies of Plane Crew and Troop Passengers Murdered by Indonesian Discovered near Batavia.On November 23rd Dakota plane carrying Indian troops to Semarang made a forced landing six miles from Batavia. Rescue parties were unable to trace either survivors or bodies. A peasant woman who had escaped from Indonesians at the village of ***** gave information that the crew and troop passengers of the crashed aircraft had been captured and murdered by Indonesia. The victims were led one by one to the bank of a river, and virtually done to death, then roughly buried. January 01, 1946. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Exercises. KNIL Soldiers help each other a pit .. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Fallen Italian on Monte game. .

Flying Bomb Site (French Military) - French Military. November 13, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

Gabon Road (West Africa - Magazine Unit Story). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Camping life of IV-8 Regiment Infanterie in Klender (last Sawit, East Jakarta). Soldiers draw a mortar. May 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC POLTERAL ACCESS SEMARANG. POLTATIONAL ACCOUNT. Semarang July 29, 1947. At her flight, the TNI forced the population to bring roadblocks in the vicinity of the Sugar Factory Kalaiskoengoe. July 29, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Skioptic image with motifs from Granada.The image has been stored in cardboard labeled: Höstesan 1910. Alhambra 9. N: 18.

A corporal of the Mariniers (Kplerns) as a gun granary shooter on the field of the Van Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) to the ROTAUM. The anti-tank weapon is placed on a 7.62 mm NATO fal rifle. FAL means fusil automatique army (light automatic rifle) and is produced by the Belgian factory Fn (Fabrique National Restoration).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tegal. Our troops often have to wade through the Kali river. Fortunately the Indian rivers are generally not deep; Only the very large rivers cannot be extended on foot. Here one sees the honorary group of Marinus van Etten from Sloterdijk in action. On the right in the background in the shade of the destroyed bridge at Lobongkok. July 1947. Indonesia, Java, Lobongkok, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Padellarang - Flight disaster. The flight disaster at PADALARANG. Overview of the place of disaster .. 11 February 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padellarang

An Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) soldier undergoes training for Sinai Peacekeeping Mission, adjusts his protective mask. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Large purification action in the W-Brigade area. Middle Java: Purification actions in the area of the W-Brigade 1-II RI took 2 weeks out. By Kali's, over shaky bridges and by abandoned Kampongs. For example, the infantryman shows what it is worth. 1st lt. Brouns from Rotterdam found this the safest way to get across the street .. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Medan. Trees covered by retreating TNI troops form a roadblock. Smoke rises. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Members of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 (MACS-2) set up an AN/TPS-63 tactical surveillance radar system during Operation KERNAL BLITZ. Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene. Normandy BRENSHUTTER DREPPEL. August 1944. France, Normandy

The British Army goes Back to Digging -- Men and machines hard at word digging-in during the first stage of the exercise. Pinks, shovels and mechanical "diggers" formed a large part of the equipment for officers and men of the 43 Infantry Division taking part in an "atomic warfare" exercises on Salisbury Plain. During the exercise an "atomic explosion" will be simulated while the Division takes shelter in its newly dug trenches and dug-outs. September 14, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Soldier with helmet camouflage comes from forest edge. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Salatiga. Repatrants to Republican area must cross a stream with luggage (demarcation line?). On the other hand, tni-people are waiting for them. December 2, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Fire; Brigade equipment park 2nd inf. Brig. Poerwakarta. Poerwakarta. In the night of 2 on 3 July, terrorist gangs fired a storage location of the brigade equipment park, whereby O.M. a batch of rejected clothing, a number of car tires and five vessels were lost. The burning mess in the early morning. Soldiers engaged in extinguishing and storage work .. July 3, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Purwakarta

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Qingming ceremony in Medan. Human bones on a bone and bones and skull on the tombstone. April 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Rock formation in the degradation area Tangkoga in North Korea, Location of the German Goldmine (Gold Washers settlement). Korean auxiliaries when degrading the rock

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. 1st Infantry Brigade Group General Curls in Conversation. May 3, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Medan. Brastagi. On their arrival in Brastagi, our troops did a lurid find. In a mass grave, 18 mutilated seem were found. Elsewhere in the village, 40 terrible mutilated seem to be found from other victims of the TNI. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A Muslim Hunter In Prayer. 1930

DM-SN-89-01594. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. 24. Fire Cook Meal Princess Irene Brigade exercises. fire created prepare meal. July 1943. Britain

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification promotion Environment Pagaralem South Sumatra. Purification actions are regularly taken from Pagaralem (ZD-SUM), whereby the infantry mainly receives support from the carriers, while a pipercup maintains a controlled connection with the various pre-posts. With the help of signals, the Pipercup observer is indicated where the column is located .. March 18, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

US soldiers display captured weapons during the Vietnam War. February 27, 1969.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Prison in Tjipinang. Photo taken from above. A jeep and three officers. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Out in Front, They Watch the Chinese -- Here is one of the Japanese advanced posts wear Machang, in North China. It is used by snipers for picking off Chinese officers, and intelligence Personnel in observing enemy activities. October 04, 1937. (Photo by Acme Newspictures Inc.).

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Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republic: Soekaboemi, Tjiandjoer and Buitenzorg. Dutch soldier washes boots in a river. December 13, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification LOOKBOOK ALONG. A Dutch soldier is concealed in the jungle. December 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Poll photo collection. Israel 1948-1949: Askalon. Landscape at ashalon with archaeological remains. January 1, 1948. Israel, Ascalon

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Two photo. undated

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tasikmalaja, Reporting Evacueren and Demobilizing TNT. TASIKMALAJA: An entire organization is coming to evacuation of the TNI troops. After submitting weapons and registration, the Republican soldiers are further transported on trucks. That the TNI ammunition is sometimes wrong in rather neglected and rusted condition, this bunch of mortar bombs and hand grenades. 5 February 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tasikmalaja

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren: Repair Nollegat in the Zeedijk and other places in Walcheren. Young man at the entrance of a former German bunker. October 1945. Walcheren

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene with carlists on the Montejurra. May 28, 1973

04/30/1918. Against the German offensive. Use of the Barrel Hoops, by the French Soldiers, to hinder the enemy's march.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification campaign Environment Pagaralem South Sumatra. Regular from Pagaralem (ZD. Sum.) Purification actions are undertaken, whereby the infantry mainly receives support from the carriers, while a pipercup maintains a regular compound with the various pre-posts. Make it! Also one of the main acts that come to the maintenance of a carrier. SLD. B. Reuvers from NW. Amsterdam, then say carefully of that task .. March 18, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Balikpapan, Borneo; The Bailey Bridge which was erected by Australian engineers in a few hours to enable supplies to be transported to forward areas during their retreat the Japanese endeavoured to binder the Australian advance by blasting bridges. July 26, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercises Connection Department Staff C-Division 7 December. Bandoeng. In the Bandoeng area, the Field Exercises Connection Service were held, which has been used, which has been used, all resources, such as hunters and exploration aircraft and radio sets. November 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC REPORTAGE KNIL Djember and surroundings. Djember (East Java): under the energetic leadership of LT. Dhoolaeghe of inf. 23 (XXIIII) Raised weapons are traced. On the cemetery of Tjoerahlele, where from four graves (neatly equipped with tombstones) 3 gun mitrails, 2 leo-endofts, 11 carabines, 5,000 patterns, hand grenades and landmines emerged. April 5, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

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