Historic Wartime Activities

Vintage footage captures various wartime activities, from civilian life during coups to women’s contributions in factories during World War II.

HOLLAND - 1944 - A serviceman of the Canadian Signal Corps repairs a wireless set and delivers it back to a tank commander in Holland.

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Squirrel Haven - Horrors!.... You will get quite a scare when you see these crawling things on your pillow when you awake after spending a night at the Carrers. Then you remember how your hosts make merry. If you don't, you will when you find your shoes nailed to the floor. November 15, 1942. (Photo by Sam Shere, International News Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Golden plate for Robert Stolz and Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Robert Stolz conducts Amsterdam police chapel. September 8, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Just rest during the four-day from Nijmegen in 1957.

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.

Provant building of the 4th Armee Komage.Lettering. .

Make-shift cinema for British army soldiers during World War II.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. On August 15, the Wali Negara Pasoendan brought, Aria Adipati Wiranata Koesoenah visited Soekaboemi. August 15, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Dutch mine sweeps. Crew Dutch mine sweeper, former persons fishing fleet. Dutch Mijnenveger HR. Ms. "Maria R. Ommering". middle (with ship's cat) sailor A. Dijkhuizen. March 1942

Reconstructed tankorry with lifelong dolls with clothing; Walvazing exhibition in the Golden Age. .

Rehabilitation of British Soldiers From Normandy- the work of the Robert Jones and Dame Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, UK, 1944.

Anefo photo collection. M. S. Vaz Dias buried in Ouderkerk. January 8, 1963. Ouderkerk

Hoofdmarva Hofmeester II D.T. Van der Cingel is pronounced awaiting the receipt of the bronze medal for 12 years of continuous loyal service. Is part of Object series AVDKM 540456 to 540461.

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Group of Policemen Learning Self-Defense, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, January 1930

Photograph of French soldiers from the Vichy government on-leave in Paris visiting a bar. 1943. Dated 20th Century

Misc. Emotions - Horror. November 25, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Grote Beer in Sabang and Belawan. Arrival of the Troepschip Groote Beer in the port of Belawan with a large detachment repayment forces from the Netherlands. Overview of the port. May 5, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Oman, North, Sur, Making Traditional Curved Daggers Or Khanjars

Samples are continually taken of the threads, to ensure that they come up to standard. A British sergeant visiting the factory takes great interest in the way a Lebanese girl does the testing. February 08, 1943.

Interrogation (OV2023_14)

Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Tarfu" At An Airfield On Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, July 1944.

Mumbai police taking position during terrorist attack by Deccan Mujahideen on Taj Mahal Hotel Bombay Mumbai Copyright: xManoejxPaateel/DinodiaxPhotox

Αθηναι. Μνημεῖον άγνώστου στρατιώτου - Athens. The unknown soldier's grave , Monuments & memorials, Unknown soldiers, Soldiers, Greece. Stratos. Euzōnoi. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

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