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Images of significant military leaders and events, capturing pivotal moments in history with both soldiers and civilians.

Contraband - War File. February 25, 1940.

London in the Fifth Year of War- Everyday Life in London, England, UK, 1944 A group of American service personnel stroll down Charing Cross Road in London. The buildings on the left of the photograph are (left to right): Monseigneur News Theatre, the NSPCC headquarters, Warner cinema and the Hippodrome. On the right of the photograph, one of the famous British red telephone boxes can be clearly seen.

V-bomb incident in Farringdon Road, London, World War II, 1945. Artist: Unknown

This Chinaman Didn't Relish Being Searched! -- A Chinese Settlement policeman searches a Chainman in a Shanghai hotel while a foreign Policeman stands by with his gun at the ready. From the facial expression of the Chinaman it is apparent that he didn't Enjoy the process at all!.Shanghai International settlement police have recently been raiding Chinese hotels and other establishments in the Shanghai Foreign are in a Hunt for terrorists who have killed Numerous political figures during recent weeks and caused renewed Japanese foreign Stress in the Shanghai Settlement. September 17, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Death Drama On The Sidewalks Of Fifth Avenue -- A spectator leans over the body of patrolman Maher, hoping to be of some aid. But the policeman had been instantly killed. Part of the form of Leonard Weisberg, the wounded cab driver can be seen in the foreground. Battle murder and sudden death more spectacular than any conjured by writers of fiction, took place on the sidewalks of fifth avenue and 34 street, in the heart of the crowded shopping section, following a holdup in an elevator of a building in 34th street. When the smoke of battle and cleared two men, one a policeman and one a civilian, were dead, three were wounded and the two payroll bandits, one of them seriously wounded, were in custody. The lens of a camera following the daylight horror here record the dramatic phases of the gunfight. January 14, 1941. (Photo by Acme Newspictures).

Lord Gowrie visits Munition workers. January 2, 1942.

Z-Men in Norfolk -- Reservists queue up outside the telephone booth to send a message home informing relatives of their arrival at the camp. 2,000 Z reservists have started their fifteen days training over the weekend. Throughout the summer months thousands of men on Britain's Z reserve will be reporting for their training. One of the camps to which these men have been drafted is Stiffkey, Norfolk. May 01, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

01/31/1909. The King in Passages. HM Don Alfonso.

Lieutenant General Radomir Putnik (1847-1917) disembarking from an Italian destroyer arriving from Corfu, in a port of the Lower Adriatic, Italy, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIII, No 45, November 5, 1916.

Anefo photo collection. Front Noord-Oost Nederland: Enschede - Hengelo Battle and Liberation Achterhoek (1 April 1945), Enschede (April 1, 1945), Hengelo (3 April 1945). A collaborator is applied. April 3, 1945. Enschede, Hengelo, Overijssel, Twente

Visit the Superior Baron Hazai in Rayon IV and V. Arrival in Brixen, welcome by Excellence of Roth, Colonel Hohenberger and Captain Zerlauth. .

New Chif Of Scotland Yard - Sir Hili Game, being saluted by a policeman on his arrival at Scotland yard.Air Vice Marshal Sir Philip Game, the former Governor of New South Wales, has taken over his duties as commissioner of the metropolitan police in succession to Lord Trenchard.Sir Philip Game, former Governor of N.S.W, who has taken over his duties as Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, London. January 6, 1936. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press And Agency).

Visit of the Vienna Mayor Weiskirchner at the troops of the old 14th Corps, on 29.1.1916, on the terrace of the Washinger-Hofes in the Sextental Valley. .

Britain's Defense Establishments -- A Guards instructor, demonstrated the 2 mortar. November 8, 1950. (Photo by Central Office Of Information Photograph).

Battle For The Chamber Of Deputies -- Taking cover behind vehicles, civilians, French and American soldiers open fire on the chamber of Deputies.One of the Fircest street battles in Paris raged around the Chamber of Duputies, where four hundred Germans were housed. They put up stiff resistance but finally a high ranking German Officer, waving a white flag, negotiated surrender with a French officer. August 28, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Freikorps unit takes to the streets in Berlin during unrest in the years of the Weimar Republic. Circa 1923

The Chiang Kai-Sheks Visit Chinese Air Base -- Generalissimo and Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek leave transport plane after their arrival at the air base of the Chinese-American composite wing, serving in the Chinese Theatre of war. The wing was formed in November, 1943, at the suggestion of Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault. This is an official Chinese News Service photo. May 26, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Visit Emperor Haile Selassie from Ethiopia to our country. Kranglagding at the National Monument on Dam Square. November 3, 1954

Death Drama On The Sidewalks Of Fifth Avenue -- Patrolman Edward F. Maher, who was on traffic duty, draws his revolver and rushes toward the building to investigate the shots which killed Alfred Klausman, 5, who was shot to death in the building elevator by the two bandits while protecting his payroll. Battle murder and sudden death more spectacular than any conjured by writers of fiction, took place on the sidewalks of fifth avenue and 34 street, in the heart of the crowded shopping section, following a holdup in an elevator of a building in 34th street. When the smoke of battle and cleared two men, one a policeman and one a civilian, were dead, three were wounded and the two payroll bandits, one of them seriously wounded, were in custody. The lens of a camera following the daylight horror here record the dramatic phases of the gunfight. January 14, 1941. (Photo by Acme Newspictures).

11/30/1914. The people and the Belgian army. Residents of Wetteren Distributing bread to the troops as they pass through the town.

Milt-Singapore. February 20, 1942.

The Queen talking to wounded French soldiers in their English Hospital today, June 6.The Queen chats to wounded "Poilus" in an English Hospital Today.The Queen today, June 6, visited a ministry of Health Emergency Hospital in the home counties where British and French soldiers of the allied armies are recovering from their wounds. July 01, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

03/07/1919. Madrid. In the Disinfection camp. The Civil Governor, Mr. Romero (1), with the General Inspector of Health, Mr. Martin Salazar (2), Reviewing the Poor Collected in the Camp.

Photograph of a Chinese Communist military band.

Riots Whites & West Indians (See Also: National Front Organizations). October 4, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).;Riots Whites & West Indians (See Also: National Front Organizations).

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.

1940s CIVILIAN MAN SYMBOLICALLY HANGING ADOLF HITLER AS TWO YANK SOLDIERS LOOK ON AUGUST 26 1944 IN LATIN QUARTER PARIS FRANCE

07/31/1921. Melilla. At the SA dock, Infante D. Alfonso (X), son of Infante D. Carlos, upon disembarking in Melilla, where he went with the Husares de la Princesa regiment.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard reveals memorial memory victims Burma railway "Bronbeek" site Arnhem. Prince Bernhard inspects guard. June 24, 1989. Arnhem, Gelderland

Labor Inspectorate Photo Collection. 9x12 American safety plate employees looking safety plates. undated

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina.Potographs from home and abroad awaiting ball scenes. DATDATION: September 4, 1948 (Saturday morning) .. September 4, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Guard For Anna Strong -- Anna Louise Strong, author expelled, from Russia on espionage charges, walks through police ranks as she arrives at La Guardia field today. The American writer denied any spying. She was met at the airport by FBI agents who handed her a subpoena to appear tomorrow before a federal grand jury which has been looking into Communism and espionage matters. February 24, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum, General von Kielmansegg (head). January 17, 1967. Brunssum

Inspection of Li Section of Dtm by Vice Admiral W F Wake-walker, Cb, Cbe, on the Home Guards Parade on November 30, 1942.

Customs Switzerland-italy. 1930-1940

Anefo photo collection. Disruptions between police and provos on the Haarlemmerdijk, police. April 6, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. November 30, 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Refugees leaving a Normandy town, France, World War II, 1940-1944. The photographer is unknown.

"The Sleepless Port" - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

An array of press photographers record the arrival of a new minister at the German Chancellery Date: 1930

Image of three Marines at the customs counter in the N.S. station Roosendaal in Roosendaal.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC tour through West Java through the Hussars van Boreel (reproduction). Krawang: The reserve eskadron armored cars of the Hussars van Boreel regiment makes a fourteen-day exploration through West Java. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Three-country point Vaals. May 27, 1946. Limburg, Vaals

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Fire girls bringing out girl workers who have been overcome by smoke fumes at a National Shell Filling Factory

07/31/1916. The Germans at War. Officers from Various Corps Testing a new cannon in Ostend.

Salvage of Paper in Britain during the Second World War Boy scouts taking a load of waste paper to their depot.

Anefo photo collection. Diner ten Hove for membership of the Court of Justice. March 2, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Mobile unit guarded evacuated squat Herengracht 242. 4 July 1980

On Board the Battleship HMS Rodney. October 1940, Training on Board the Battleship. Six sailors, standing in the 'On Guard' position during rifle and bayonet drill on board HMS RODNEY. The ship is moored in the Firth of Forth.

The General Scene at Panmunjom -- This was the scene in Armistice hall at Panmunjom as the Chief negotiators signed the armistice documents. At the table at left surrounded by his subordinates is Lieut. Gen. William K. Harrison, Jr., of the UN and at the table at the right, North Korean Gen. Nam II of the Communists. July 27, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Destroyances Rotterdam harbor (1945). World War II, destruction. 1945. Rotterdam, South Holland

Italian Motor Cycle Squad

They Learn To Be Sailors- Sea Cadet Training on the Training Ship HMS Undine, Bowness-on-windermere, England, UK, 1943 Sea Cadets learn to tie knots and splice rope at HMS UNDINE at Bowness-on-Windermere.

SHAPE Village. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Chel Sea Pensioners Help Savings Group - A charming picture of a ***** helping a toddler to add her ***** the collection.Chelsea Pensioners put in a good attendance to help the Fulham Post Wardens Savings Group in their Tank Drive. Under their guidance, the mile of pennies soon grew and silver as well as copper helped to swell the collection.September 3, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebrations in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Dr. Simpson and Mr Baker (representative of Ministry of Information) photograph taken in Northumberland Yar, Jarrow, Newcastle.

Henry Norman Bethune /ˈbɛθˌjuːn (March 4, 1890 - November 12, 1939; Chinese: 白求恩; pinyin: Bái Qiúēn) was a Canadian physician, medical innovator, and noted anti-fascist. Bethune came to international prominence first for his service as a frontline surgeon supporting the democratically-elected Republican government during the Spanish Civil War. But it was his service with the Communist Eighth Route Army (Ba Lu Jun) during the Second Sino-Japanese War that would earn him enduring acclaim. Dr Bethune effectively brought modern medicine to rural China and often treated sick villagers as much as wounded soldiers. His selfless commitment to the Chinese people made such an impression on Mao Zedong that generations of Chinese students were required to memorise the Chairman's eulogy to him.

Christmas on the Western Front, 1914-1918

Anefo photo collection. Strikes in Brussels, paratroopers guard main entrance post office. December 27, 1960. Brussels

French Army - Training Recruits. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Start four day in Nijmegen, hikers on the way. July 27, 1965. Nijmegen

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. (voluntary) women's help corps truck exercises. July 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Children's broadcast to France. World War II, Public Health. 1945. France

A British Army Doctor assisting a woman with minor injuries. The photograph shows British troops on friendly terms with the Macedonian villagers. Date: 1916

Passenger by sailors of Practicesmal part 5 in Gibraltar at an old Moors Castle, February 1956.

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Dutch soldiers Stratton Street, London. 1942. Britain, London

Hitler Takes Over Slovakia.The scene outside German House in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia which has how been taken over by Hitler. The building is decorated with Nazi Slovak, and Hlinka flags. March 17, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Many people wanted for hours yesterday outside a City shop in the hope of buying, a ***** of "James Cheer". December 18, 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits royal military school in Weert; Queen Juliana looks at mitrailor shooting instruction. December 1, 1978

Anefo photo collection. Folk entertainment in Amsterdam. Bump REP. of the different festivities N.A.v. The liberation in the capital. Defilé along the palace on Dam Square. For the Pals there are a row of men in uniform as represented by various armed forces and resistance groups? . 28 June 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Berlin Wall Photo - August 1961 - Two 'Vopos' (East German Police) Check East Berliners Seeking to Pass From Brandenburg Gate to Potsdamerplatz Along The Guarded Border of West Berlin.

Anefo photo collection. Royal Institute for the Marine in Den Helder. Decision officers. September 14, 1950. Den Helder

State Railways SJ Operating Defense, Karlshamn's division, guard at the Royal Palace.

12/31/1909. A Moorish Spanish soldier. The Moor Manen, former guide of the Barbastro battalion, dressed in the uniform of the corps.

01/31/1915. The Garibaldis in Paris. General Riciotti Garibaldi (X), accompanied by his son Colonel Pepino Garibaldi, Reviewing the Students of the Military Training Societies on the Champs Elysées Avenue.

A struggle with police at the railings Date: 21 May 1914

Africa, eritrea, asmara, a policeman, 1920.

Soldiers. 1911

Fire Bomb prisoners

Alexander Belyakov, Georgiy Baidukov and Valery Chkalov by their plane on June 20, 1937, Anonymous

Anefo photo collection. Marvobegrafenis Lieutenant at sea G. van Rossen. February 25, 1956

First Lt. Edward L Jarcynski, a military policeman of the US 2nd Infantry Division, questions a 15 year old youth captured in Veckerhagen, Germany.

Approx. 1939,1941, training Wehrmacht, Wehrmacht soldiers sitting on the Thunderbeam, Ulm, Germany, Europe

They Will Not Forget -- The men behind the barbed wire are Soviet soldiers who were captured by the Nazis and brought to France to carry out slave labour. Set free by the Allies, they asked to be photographed in the compound of the prison where they had been herded together under appalling conditions of squalor. January 10, 1945.

West Point's Silver goes to war effort -- Looking into one of the many vaults at the West Point Silver Depository as men load trucks with silver bars weighing from 72 rounds upward and worth from $500 to $1,000 per bar. The war production board has ordered the release of this silver for distribution to various industries where silver is needed for the war effort. September 30, 1942. (Photo by International News Photos).

DN-SN-88-07114. Base: Clifford Lake State: Indiana (IN) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return to Fort van der Capellen and Fort De Kock (Anei-gorge). Dutch soldier with a chimpanzee in a zoo?. December 29, 1948. BukittingGi, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Anefo photo collection. Flooded cellars by thaw. January 2, 1951

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Train journey from Amman to Damascus. Writing army officer as a fellow passenger. 1950. Jordan

Photography Propaganda: Interior of the exhibition Bolshevism against Europe, avenue de Wagram, 17th arrondissement, Paris National Photographic Dissemination Agency (DNP). "Propaganda photography: interior of the exhibition Bolshevism against Europe, avenue de Wagram, 17th arrondissement, Paris". Exhibition (Bolshevism against Europe) / Avenue de Wagram 39 (Wagram Room) / Open on March 1, 1942 / Closing on June 14, 1942. Drawing with gelatin bromide. Between 1942-03-and 1942-06.

Touring Club Italiano excursion to Tripolitania.

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Venlo. Food supply in the southern Netherlands, immediately after the liberation (Venlo). March 1945. Limburg, Venlo, South of the Netherlands

Ready For Action...And here is how a decontamination Squad travels to the scene of a gas attack. The men are wearing gas proof suits and masks. In the trailer with them all the implements they need to decontaminate an area that would be covered by several gas bombs. November 19, 1939. (Photo by Kenneth Stone, International News Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Fire in Pieter Nielandstraat, Busty fire brigade. January 14, 1967

Anefo photo collection. South of the Netherlands. Report on the dangers of mines and abandoned ammunition for children playing. Speeches from fire brigade and police to the children. Encons of accidents. 24 December 1945. Southern Netherlands

Demobilized Japanese soldiers crowd trains at Hiroshima on way to homes. Civilian women wait to board an already crowded boxcar in September 1945. Although the are at the site of the atomic bombing, the radiation was mostly gone. 80% of the radiation from the A-Bomb dissipated within the first 24 hours. - (BSLOC_2014_15_129)

World War I (1914-1918). German troops entering in Liege. Drawing by Philip Dadd (1915).

Three policemen aiming guns

12/31/1939. Six of the sixteen Individuals Accused of having Illegally Recruited Men in Detroit (Michigan, United States), for the service of the Republican Army of Spain during the Civil War, at the time of leaving the court that Prosecuted them, after paying a bail of 20,000 Dollars.

Vintage Photograph. The Ford run is a daily task for these three private payroll guards who moved the money often more than 3/4 of $1 million from downtown to Rouge Plant

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