Historic Military Operations

Black and white images depicting soldiers during various military operations, including minefield clearance and inspections, showcasing wartime activities and landscapes.

German prisoners clearing a minefield on the west coast of Jutland in Denmark, 1945

German prisoners clearing a minefield on the west coast of Jutland in Denmark, 1945

Anefo photo collection. Shooting exercises Oldebroek. April 12, 1946. Oldebroek

Anefo photo collection. Ned. Forces liberate Netherlands, sleep German-built Bunkers / Kingdom Dutch Princess Irene Brigade. February 1945. Vrouwenpolder, Zeeland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercises with genius and pioneers by 4-1 Infantry Regiment. In October, 4-1 RI held a great exercise in the area of Lahat, with the main goal, the canal of a large river. Infantry, genius and pioneers participated in the exercise. The Mortier group in the statement. They are the soldiers Folkert Hummel from Zevenhuizen, Antoon Hansman from Lemelerveld (O) and Piet van Dijk from Groningen. October 16, 1948. Indonesia, Lahat, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

First World War Josef Pomiankowski inspects a battery of the 5th Ottoman army.

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.

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene. Landing Normandy anti-aircraft guns mounted truck. soldier washes hair. August 1944. France, Normandy

Anefo photo collection. Tarakan (1945). Australians occupy Tarakan. May 1945. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection

Military staff takes a practice injury from a Dodge ambulance.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Coffee plantation 'The coffee pot' at Ambarawa and "Zeeuwen in their doing and let". Ambarawa: Leen Stokman has a good judgment on the company "De Koffiepot". If a patrol comes home, the last stopping place is at the canteen for a cool drunk. December 12, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Israel 1948-1949: Kibbets Yad Mordecay. Armed men at a jeep with a trailer. January 1, 1949. Israel

03/31/1915. The Germans in Belgium. Group of German Officers Studying a map of the Flanders region (photo Parrondo).

Anefo photo collection. Shooting exercises Oldebroek. April 12, 1946. Oldebroek

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 Landing exercises I Infantry Brigade 7-December Division in Tjilinting. Exercises on Java's North Coast. The first troops go to land. Under coverage of the smoke curtain, they storm the beach on .. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Royal Air Force- Italy,the Balkans and South-east Europe, 1942-1945. Airmen of an RAF Regiment field squadron contingent halt for a tea break while patrolling outside Salonika, Greece, in their Otter light reconnaissance vehicles.

Photo moment of repeat exercise in Doorn / Veluwe of an Infantry Bataljon of the Marines Corps. Is part of Object series AVDKM 53146 to 53165.

Shipbuilding during the First World War Female labourers carrying wooden joints in a British shipbuilding yard during the First World War.

Wounded German soldiers who had been taken prisoner during a night battle at Sollum, Egypt. The British re-took this strategic position on 11th January 1942, Date: January 1942

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from the American consular mission to Palembang. Superior J.W.r. Brueren the "Tiger" (commander 7 (iii) battalion crops speaks with a lieutenant while watching the occupants of the C15TA armored truck. 17 October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival new troops in Djokja. For repayment, 426 Battalion Infantry arrived in Djokja. The Semarang-Djokja route was taken by truck so that the "Baroe's" get to know the bad roads of Central Java .. April 25, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Army Printing and Stationery Section First World War Collection

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Harskamp camp where SS people and countrykeepers are convenient. Prisoners of war. June 1945. Gelderland, Harskamp

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

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 Men of an FOB unit (Forward Observation Bombardment) at work in one of the forward observation posts in the Sword area. The gun crews of the Royal Navy rely on them for correct ranges as they bombard enemy strong-points and gun-nests ashore.

Anefo photo collection. Repeat exercises Marines in Driebergen. October 1, 1953. Driebergen

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The first naval reconnaissance party running from a landing craft mechanised so they can reconnoitre and mark the limit of the beach, as naval beach parties and commandos train at HMS SAUNDERS, Kabrit, Bitter Lakes near the Mediterranean.

Second World War. Front pictures. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht with a plow (probably for tearing the grass scarf for trenches)

The German Spring Offensive, March-july 1918

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene training. anti-tank cannon brought position. June 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Exercises La Courtine, General Major A.V. Van der Wal Bake in conversation with infantryman. July 8, 1959

The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. Patrol Climbing Wall Exercises Princess Irene Brigade. patrol climbs wall. August 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Landmines clear in Hoek van Holland. Series Landmines clear in Hoek van Holland. August 1945. Hoek van Holland

Vintage photograph. A Marine fighter plane coming in over advancing Marines fine

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kloond-Sekajoe epil. A peloton of 5-3 ri was moved to the VP (field police) Post Klowang (South Sumatra). Immediately after arrival, the designated quarter is cleaned .. March 6, 1948. Indonesia, Kluang, Dutch East Indies, Sekayu, Sumatra

German field telephonist, Somme, France, World War I, 1916. A photograph from Der Grosse Krieg in Bildern. The photographer is unknown.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kepandjen to Kediri. A column vehicles stands still. Inside men are in it or are natting. December 20, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC v.p.t.l .. a floured indonesia is sitting on the ground. He is questioned by a KNIL MP soldier seated behind a table. He is kept under shot. Another military stands with his back to the scene "Do it so !!!! Let the prisoner sit .... let excess clothing traveled .... always guard (s) ready to meet all the eventualities offer!". 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.

Dinner-time at the camp.The "Dutch" who were terrorising and murdering their own people for so many years on the service of the enemy, are now put into security. A special camp has been erected, where ca. 4000 Dutch SS prisoners (landguards, landsturn, Viking, Germania, Dutch Green Police, etc) await their judgement. June 01, 1945. (Photo by Willem Van De Poll, Anefo).

The Women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War One of the sand bagged Anti Aircraft gunpits showing the Wren gun crew and the ammunition messengers at Felixstowe.

Anefo photo collection. Agriculture: Canadians. Purchase Canadian soldiers. July 1945

09/30/1914. In the middle of the Camp. German soldier (X) prisoner of the French Resting in the custody of a gendarme.

England-Hardened 8th Army veterans, recently returned to Britain, renew acquaintance with "Bomerang," a battlescarred Consolidated B-24 bomber that supported the onpressing British at Tripoli, Sfax, Sousse, Tunis, Bizerte, Messina, Palermo and

The British Army on the Western Front, 1914-1918

Canadian Forces in Britain during the Second World War Canadian air gunners from a Westland Lysander army co-operation squadron practise shooting at a moving target with a camera gun at RAF Odiham, Hampshire.

Col. Zygmunt Zieliński, dr Ludomir Nowierski and NN lieutenant LP during exercises 2 p. Uhlans of the Polish Legions in Czewl. Front of the Polish Legions in Volhynia. Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Armourers of No. 89 Squadron RAF aligning and loading .303 Browning machine guns in the wing of a Bristol Beaufighter Mark VIF, before the firing butts at Castel Benito, Libya.

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Group of NCOs of the Seaforth Highlanders.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 100th performance of the Cabaret Sylvain Poons. Status quo line at LOEBOEK ALOENG. On the status Quolijn in Tapakis near Loekan-diegeng, the Republican PTT works on the Padang-Fort De Kock telephone connection. "Antara" already reported 6 weeks ago the creation of this connection but first on 20 May the line was transferred. Captain Horrocks (U.S.A.), military observer of the c.g.d. Offers the helpful hand .. May 21, 1948. Indonesia, Lubuk-Alung, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra, Tapakis

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.

Montgomery Examines German Rocket -- Filed Marshal Sir Bernard L. Montgomry (left) and other British officers examine a German V-2 rocket which feels and exploded in a field in Belgium. Censor has marked out face of one officer. December 4, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

04/27/1937. Chiefs and Officers of the Southern Army Examining a Machine Gun Taken From the Reds.

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.

Light antitank gun 6-pin (57 mm) is continued by the corresponding crew in the terrain. The guardmaster pieces commander (completely right), depends on the shooting tube to give a counterbalance.

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.

Anefo photo collection. Large group / artillery group exercises in Ermelo. August 17, 1950. Ermelo

Anefo photo collection. Funeral illegal fighters in Overveen. November 27, 1945. Overveen

The Royal Navy during the Second World War German navy prisoners, blindfolded, stand by the dockside whilst being given instructions by Royal Navy intelligence officer.

Slug (Barbed Wire)High-Lights in China Conflict.Photo shows A Chinese native women as she crawls thru the barbed wire entanglements about the French concession. She is seeking safety from the dangers in the native city. March 24, 1927. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo)

The Japanese Surrender in Burma, 1945 The commander of the Japanese 52nd Division gives a final order to his officers before they head for a prisoner of war camp at Pegu after surrendering to the 1/10th Gurkha Rifles of the 17th Indian Division.

Army Printing and Stationery Section First World War Collection

Poll photo collection. Tiroler Jägerbataillon 22 - Klosterkaserne. Lunch break during the exercise with a Willy's Jeep on the left. January 1960. Innsbruck, Austria, Tirol

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visiting 4th division of the Royal Netherlands Army. Queen on Schaffot follows exercise. September 27, 1961

09/30/1936. Wedding, on the battlefield, of the lieutenant of the 1st Brigade. His Companions Made the Arch of Happiness with Their Rifles.

An infantryman with combat wrapping and a Lee Enfield rifle with stuffed bayonet.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Geniewerken in Surabaya (Pioniers). Pioneers eat sandwiches, seated on a railway line. June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945. An RAF Regiment anti-aircraft gun team on duty by the beach airstrip at Nidania ('George') on the coast of Bengal, India: Corporal R Pollard of Whimple, Devon, stands down to receive a letter from home as Leading Aircraftman Reeve of Newcastle-on-Tyne mans the 20mm Hispano light anti-aircraft gun

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit by Professor Romme to Medan. Dr. C.P.M. Romme (in light shirt). February 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Press visit at the Air Exercise West Göta Many, 1931 Press visits at the Air Exercise West Göta Many, 1931.Civil Men and military gathered on an airfield in front of vehicles and tenthangar.

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.

Royal Saxon Protection Regiment No. 108

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Exercise front sections military authority women assistance corps administration admission repatrants future freed area. German occurred Dutchman placed border. July 1944

One of the no at successful blows against the Japanese in the Far East has been the surprise landing behind the enemy lines in Burma of a large force of Allied airborne troops. The British ground troops were led by Britain's famous Maj. Gen. Orde Charles killed in a plane crash. The glider ***** directed by Col. Philip Cochran, leads ***** the First Air Commando Force of the U.S. Army Air Force. Plans for an airborne movement in ***** China-Burma-India theater began in August ***** Henry H. Arnold, Commander of the U.S. Army Force, quartered Col. Cohran and other U.S. Officer in a Washington hotel in the early stages. May 08, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Official Photograph).

The North Korean repatriates shed every item of clothing issued by the Americans at the reception area. They came out only in short pants or nude and wore the Korean army caps which they had made in captivity. August 1953.

12/19/1936. The baker militiaman Delivering the Rolls to the person in charge of Distributing Them in the Outposts.

Photograph of German soldiers in a trench near Wiltje. One is looking at an issue of the Daily Mail reporting on Lord Kitchener's call for more British recruits. Dated 1915

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Status Quo line the road Boender Boedul Sampea. East Java: Gen-Maj. W.J.K. Baay, CDT A-DIV. Visited the Status Quo line near Poijkoek-Sampean. The bridges in this area are blown up, but for the General and Luit Kol. Wierda (behind Gen.) this is not an objection .. 11 February 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Reporting soldiers. A military exercise. A river must be crossed. Observers and public on the riverbank. 1945

Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Wehrmachliche beside a motorcyclist in a village

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Dutch troops on their army base in Great Britain during the Second World War. Prince Bernhard inspects the established soldiers. 1940. Great Britain

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. A mine-detection team, aided by their 'sniffer' dog, at work on Carpiquet aifield, near Caen, Normandy, following its capture on 9 July 1944.

Royal Saxon Protection Regiment No. 108

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Prof. dr. Romme visits Surabaya. Visit to the front. A soldier shows romme a grenade of a mortar. On the right the local commander in Velde. 2 February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

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.

The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916

Group of soldiers, circa 1917, by Len Casbolt.

Poll photo collection. Royal house. The prince infects troops. January 1, 1945

Handley Page Halifax crews of No. 35 Squadron RAF await transport to their aircraft outside one of the Type C hangars at Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Visit to Medan. Driver of a jeep. May 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Prince Bernhard, in his position as Inspector General of the Armed Forces, visits the exercise park at Sennelager Executive units of the 1st army corps. From a DKW Munga the prince speaks with infantryists. Brigadiereraal J.A.C is located on the wheel of the vehicle. Bartels.

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

Anefo photo collection. Agriculture: volunteers Noordoostpolder. Volunteers help farmers in the Noordoostpolder. July 1945. Noordoostpolder

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.

Anefo photo collection. Ring sign at Pentecost-three on Walcheren. 14 May 1951. Walcheren, Zeeland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC V.P.t.l .. a SCHITER SECTION during a rest break. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Battle of Passchendaele, July-november 1917

The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916

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