Historic Military Operations

A collection of black and white images depicting military activities, from troop deployments on a beach to naval wartime scenes, highlighting historical defense efforts.

Cannons at Fort McHenry ca. 1914.

DN-SN-88-01916. Subject Operation/Series: SANDCRAB '86 Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Command Fleming. 25 August 1949

The choices (depicted - name).The choices (depicted - name)

Cannons at Fort McHenry ca. 1914.

A close-up view of the bow section of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it is towed into the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard. The IOWA is beginning the second phase of its reactivation. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The choices (depicted - name).The choices (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. De Schelphoek on Schouwen. July 9, 1953. Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. Recovery: Vlissingen. Closing NOLLEGAT. October 1945. Vlissingen, Zeeland

La "desbandá" masacre que se produjo en la carretera de Málaga hacia Almería y constituyó uno de los hechos más crueles de la Guerra Civil Española.

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren. 28 February 1946. Walcheren, Zeeland

Fort Fisher Expedition in Hampton Roads, Virginia , Hampton Roads, Virginia, Dec. 1864, Fort Fisher exped. Fleet in squall. No. 836, Title from item, Alternate title, and date from Catalogue of photographic incidents of the war, from the gallery of Alexander Gardner..by Bob Zeller, published by the Center for Civil War Photography, c2003, Photographer attribution from LC-B817- 7432, Mounted with two other photographs, Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, Virginia, Hampton Roads (Harbor)

Anefo photo collection. Restoration beach and dunes Scheveningen. March 9, 1953. Scheveningen, South Holland

U.S. Marine And Army Planes Join In Raid On Japanese Bases - U.S. Marine Corps fighter planes prepare to take off from Henderson Field on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons to escort U.S. Army Flying Fortresses, already in the air, on a raid on Japanese bases. January 01, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).;U.S. Marine And Army Planes Join In Raid On Japanese Bases - U.S. Marine Corps fighter planes prepare to take off from Henderson Field on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons to es

Allies Wreck Axis Ships At BengasiThis wreckage of Axis ships was found in the harbor of Bengasi, Libya, when the British Navy and the Eighth Army arrived behind the retreating German Afrika Korps. The harbor had been pounded by Allied land, sea and air forces, including U.S. planes. February 22, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade. Dutch soldiers training. "Dutch Forces Invasion Exercises. February 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Wieringermeer. Flooding of the Wieringmeerpolder. On April 17, 1945, the Germans continued the dike that separates the Wieringermeer of the IJsselmeer .. May 1945. Wieringermeer

Anefo photo collection. Rhenen Bridgeslags exercise "Pluto". May 26, 1954. Rhenen

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren: Repair Nollegat in the Zeedijk and other places in Walcheren. Repair work. Bunkers recessed in the foreground 1945. Walcheren

Anefo photo collection. Reconstruction Ede. November 19, 1947. Ede

Examination WU-Type Mijnenvegers Wildervank and Dokkum classes, 1953-1957. Some mine sweeps in the outer harbor of Den Helder.

On 15 - 19 July 1897. The camp at the "Eagle's" landing site. Work with mounting the boat's body. Production of the pictures was made by Associate Professor John Hertzberg in 1930 in photography, Technical College.

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Graves and improve channels, laying bridges. undated

Anefo photo collection. First Caisson is dangerous in the Veerse hole. April 12, 1961. Veere, Veerse Hat, Zeeland

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

09/30/1914. The African Reinforcements in France. Spahis Convoy Crossing a Boat Bridge Built by Engineers in Compiegne.

Anefo photo collection. Close embarrassment. 28 June 1952

French naval visitors.French naval visitors

On 15 - 19 July 1897. The camp at the "Eagle's" landing site. Work with mounting the boat's body. Production of the pictures was made by Associate Professor John Hertzberg in 1930 in photography, Technical College.

Supplies line the airfield, foreground, as a C-130 Hercules aircraft takes off in the background after road graders cleared the runway of ashes. The area was covered by ash in the aftermath of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10th for the first time in over 600 years. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point Country: Philippines

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Operation TORCH: a mobile Homer Station at work on the airfield at Bone, Algeria, during the arrival of Supermarine Spitfire reinforcement aircraft, ferried from Gibraltar. The vehicle is a Commer Q2, fitted with an RVT 105 Signals body, housing single-channel VHF/DF radio equipment from which homing bearings and controlled descents were transmitted to the ferry pilots. In the background, Spitfire Mark Vs can be seen, undergoing preparation for onward flights to the forward units.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Motor gunboats MGB 17, MGB 20 and MGB 21, docked after their victory in the early hours of 8 March 1943 in which British MGBs based at Lowestoft engaged a group of German E Boats in the North Sea. One of the E Boats was destroyed and the others fled. Among officers who took part in the action were men from Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

From air camp vessel Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (1948-1968) are dismantled Hawker Hunter F. Mk.4 Klu hunting aircraft disclosed.

Former commanders of the KMarns visit the Joost Dourleinkazerne, Amphibian exercise campsexel

Anefo photo collection. Military exercise for the security of Maastunnel in Rotterdam. May 20, 1953. Rotterdam

DM-SN-88-08620. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U. S. Marines come ashore in utility landing craft 1657 (LCU-1657). U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force after a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

War-free bridge

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

'D-Day Landings' by W. G. Whitaker Date: I

Fleet Skeppsbro Karlskrona Waryard (depicted - name).Fleet Skeppsbro Karlskrona Waryard (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Dike seal on Schiermonnikoog by Army (200 male). February 21, 1962. Friesland, Schiermonnikoog

French troops fording the Neffifigh River, a braked balloon following the convoy, Morocco, illustration from L'Illustration, No 3389, February 8, 1908.

Marines of the 1ST Marine Division prepare defensive fighting positions during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Anefo photo collection. Explosion depth bombs around the sunk "faustus". November 18, 1952. Hoek van Holland

Hilton Head, South Carolina Dock built by Federal troops. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Port Royal (S.C.), Expedition, 1861, United States, South Carolina, Hilton Head.

09/30/1911. Occupation of Tripoli. Disembarkation of the Italian Troops with their War material. (photo Abeniacar).

Native japanese sits on his haunches and watches men of the 130th Regt, 33rd Div, make and amphibious landing during "invasion". Japan, 9/2/45.

U.S. and Royal Thai Marines organize supplies and equipment at a base camp during Cobra Gold '90, a combined Thai/U.S. exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '90 State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)

1. Pioneer battalion no. 12 - Warly bridging

Anefo photo collection. Final closure of the Veerse Hole. April 27, 1961. Veere, Veerse Hat, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. Recovery: Walcheren (Nollegat). Repair nollegat. Flooded bunkers. 1945. Walcheren, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. Maneuvers. July 18, 1946

Members of Co. C, 1ST Bn., 7th Engr., are putting finishing touches on a pedestrian walkway that they attached to the side of a recently built M6 bridge that spans the Los Flores Creek. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene. Landing Normandy Vehicles leave landscape. August 1944. France, Normandy

Anefo photo collection. Series: Border correction at Lobith and Elten. Farms with war damage. April 22, 1949. Elten

Charleston, South Carolina Federal squadron dressed with flags for the anniversary of Maj. Robert Anderson's surrender (1861) seen from a parapet of Fort Sumter. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Commemoration, Charleston (S.C.), History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Forts & fortifications, Anniversaries, Military parades & ceremonies, United States, South Carolina, Charleston.

The War in the Far East- the Burma Campaign 1941-1945 The Advance on Rangoon March - May 1945: An LCA (Landing Craft Assault) carrying Indian soldiers enters Rangoon harbour. The jetties are crowded with cheering civilians.

Disastrous Chinese Floods Japanese soldiers and Chinese boatmen using sampans to rescue people whose homes and been surrounded by water, near Chungmow, Honan province. Nearly 2,000 square kilometers were inundated in Honah Province, and Thousand of people lost their lives and many more pendered Homeless, when they yellow river, known as China's sorrow, overlowed its banks last month. July 08, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. Recovery: Duindorp. Repair work in Duindorp (The Hague). August 1945. The Hague, South Holland

Site of mass burning of 250 Polish and French slave labourers at Nazi camp near Leipzig on April 19, 1945, the day before the city was captured by 69th Inf. Div. First U.S. Army. The victims were herded into a building. A time bomb was exploded. Men who broke doors down to escape, were machine gunned by Nazi SS troops.

Anefo photo collection. Visit councilors from Amsterdam to Schouwen Duiveland. January 22, 1954. Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland

View of the Zwartewater in Utrecht during a flood.

The detachment coastal artillery in Hellevoetsluis. 24 cm cannon in fixed arrangement.

Chungking Carries On -- Small mandarins (or tangerines) are brought by sampan via Yangtze River and tributaries from outlying districts in the province of Szechwan. They are seen ***** being unloaded at Chungking. February 23, 1954. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

A Monster of The Deep - A swimming tank, looking like an ocean monster with its canvas cover, comes onto the beach.Amphibian tanks, infantry in assault craft and swimming amphibians took part in an operation at Portsmouth when students of the Staff College, Camberley saw a demonstration of amphibian warfare given by the Navy, Army and Royal Marines. July 14, 1948.

German railway troops. Ponton bridge under construction

The QPO Company of the Mariniers Corps is in the area of Moerdijk. QPO is the abbreviation of Patet Orbis (as widely stretched the world) and is the arms spell from the Dutch Marines Corps. Crossing off the Hollandsch (Dutch) deep with dinghy's / rubber boats with the Moerdijk bridges in the background.

Anefo photo collection. Wieringermeerpolder. December 8, 1945. Noord-Holland, Wieringermeer

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.

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

More British Assault Troops Land On The Beaches Of Normandy -- British troops continue to land on the beach-heads of France. These pictures, taken June 7th show British infantry and Red Cross personnel wading ashore on to a beach in Normandy from infantry landing craft to join their comrades who made the initial assaults. July 17, 1944. (Photo by British Official War Office Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Waterennoord 1953. Sandbags form a temporary Zeedijk Tholen between Sint Annaland and Stavenisse. March 5, 1953. Tholen, Zeeland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Double for Welfare calendar. Batavia. Port Soenda Kelapa. October 23, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Sunda Kelapa

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: IJmuiden. Destruction in the port. 1945. Ijmuiden

Barcelona, October 1915. Artillery practical schools. The Álvarez de Castro howitzer battery on Montjuich mountain during exercises.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Exercise amphibious landing operations troops come to land. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Wieringermeer. December 3, 1945. Noord-Holland, Wieringermeer

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is offloaded from the utility landing craft LCU-1627 during Cobra Gold '90, a combined Thai/U.S. exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '90 State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)

In Malta Harbour. 4 April 1943. MTB's leaving Malta harbour to attack Axis shipping bringing supplies to Tunisia. The MTB's are passing a British submarine (in foreground) which has just returned from the same area.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches: Arromanches, with small ships, survey and salvage vessels, just after their arrival off shore. The photograph was taken from the anti aircraft vessel ARISTOCRAT which was carrying some of the men that would help put the Mulberry harbour into place. Note the smoke lingering from some form of explosion above the ships.

Jarramas (depicted - name).Jarramas (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Command Fleming. 25 August 1949

Poll photo collection. Presentation of the Military William Order and other awards by Queen Wilhelmina in the presence of the other members of the royal family at the Soesterberg airbase. Marine unit legal guidelines at the DEILÉ, as a trial to Queen Wilhelmina and the decorated. June 20, 1946. Soest, Utrecht (prov.)

Anefo photo collection. Recovery: Vlissingen. Closing NOLLEGAT. October 1945. Vlissingen, Zeeland

11/24/1961. Flood in Seville.

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren. 28 February 1946. Walcheren, Zeeland

Royal Air Force Coastal Command- No. 247 Group Operations in the Azores, 1943-1945. Sunset view of the RAF Ensign flying by the airfield at Lagens.

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Two relatives of the German Wehrmacht at the sunbed in the deep-fundraches of a sea room facility (also called clearing dishes) on the beach of the North Sea (probably at The Hague)

Pioneer Battalion No. 12

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Exercise amphibious landing operations troops come to land. 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.

Watersnoodramp 1953. Dutch and French soldiers pass on the Tholenseweg a Dukw (amphibiy vehicle) of the United States Army.

DN-SN-88-00876. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Category Westkapelle. April 17, 1947. Westkapelle, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. American light cruiser USS "Spokane", visit to Rotterdam in the fog. 12 February 1948. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. 1953 flood plates. Collection of photo collection Anefo, photo number 905-5434. 11 February 1953

Anefo photo collection. Flooding sites exclude. Police controls flooded away. February 2, 1953

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. Genists stand on a bridge that they repair. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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