Historical Military Conflicts

A collection of archival images depicting military actions and propaganda from various conflicts, featuring naval engagements and wartime imagery.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Distribution and provision of jubilee packages to men. August 31, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AE-23 Nitro , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-696 English , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-936 Decatur , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Oscar II (depicted - name).Oscar II (depicted - name)

Naval Ammunition Depot, Hingham, MA vertical 10,000 ft. , Magazines Military buildings, Naval Ammunition Depot. Photographs of the First Naval District

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 Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman 2e part Grote Oost (October 1946). Failed recording or registration loan. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AGOR-12 De Steigeur , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Failed recording. December 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Perse excursion Shooting exercise on the "Argis" Den Helder. May 2, 1949. Navy base Den Helder

Graf Spee's Wounded Brought Ashore -- German sailors wounded in the battle between the Graf Spee and three British cruisers are shown as they were brought ashore here to be taken to a hospital for further treatment. December 16, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Radiophoto).

Soldiers conduct a search and destroy mission in a rural village during the Vietnam War. The image depicts American military activities, showcasing the intensity and gravity of the conflict. The soldiers are equipped with rifles and gear as they navigate through the dense vegetation.

Badge which will distinguish members of specially-trained bomb-disposal units. This badge on the sleeves of their uniforms will give them admission to any bombed area. March 03, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action at Semarang. Semarang sector: the undamaged indoor installation. July 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.

DD-821 Johnston , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Guns at a Sydney Costal Fort. October 15, 1940.

AGB-4 Glacier , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AKA-91 Whitley , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CAMP FUJI, Japan A 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment soldier uses a compass to determine direction during the night land navigation portion of the U.S. Army Japan Expert Soldier Badge training week April 14.The two-week ESB training and testing identifies soldiers who possess the mastery of skills integral to ensuring combat readiness, including weapons proficiency, land navigation, patrolling and medical comprehension. Stay tuned as only those who meet the standards by demonstrating combat readiness and proficiency skills will be awarded the coveted ESB next week.

AM-430 Direct , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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.

American Precision Bombing destroys Italian Bridge These three photos illustrate graphically the result of precision bombing by an American plane in Italy. The picture at the left was taken before the bombing of the San Dona Dia Piave railroad bridge in northern Italy, a short distance form Venice. In the center photo bomb bursts are exploding on the span. The photo at the right shows the destroyed bridge,with only a shattered mass of steel left to remind the enemy that here was once a vital link in his hard-pressed transportation system. The bomb crators on both sides of the approaches testify to the explosive power of the individual bombs. December 11, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

AMS-79 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fighting in the Dark. 2 January 1943, Liverpool, the Navy's Lanchester Gun Fitted With Illumination Attachment For Night Operation. The Lanchester gun with illumination attachment.

CLG 7 Springfield , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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.

House fire at Point Independence, Onset, Mass. , Fires, Houses, Fire fighters, Fire fighting. Photographs by Ernst Halberstadt

ASPB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-110 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGMR-2 Arlington , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. KNVB 60 years of wreath at grave Wim Andriessen National Monument. December 8, 1949

fort battlesment sky and star brick in oman muscat the old defensive

DD-867 Stribling , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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.

DN-SN-88-01071. Base: USS Illusive (MSO 448)

V 6727. Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogshamn (depicted, City)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Entry and advance to Djokja by 1-15 Infantry Regiment. Soldiers walk into Djokjakarta tram rails. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A combat information center aboard the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49). The ship is at 90 completion. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

THE STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN TURKEY AND GREECE, THE COMBINED FLEETS OF THE GREAT POWERS IN SUDA BAY, CRETE, 1886: COMBINED SQUADRON OF THE GREAT POWERS AT ANCHOR IN THE BAY

WS-110A "Brown Bomber"

Transfer At Sea -- Rear Admiral B.W. Radford, USN, transfers from a destroyer a carrier during the Gilberts operation in November. December 16, 1943. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Misc. Negatives , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGC-369 Williamsburg , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Failed interior photo of Mitchell B-25 with general curls. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AFS-2 Sylvania , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Misc. Unknown Photos , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Family looking through the rubble of a destroyed building. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

AK-259 Alcor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ASPB P , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-833 Thomas , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Panorama from the artillery observer on the Tonezza tips against the seven communities. Part 2.

German soldiers with mines going to an area that has to be mined.

British soldiers go aboard the Danish cargo ship Dana Cimbria to unload trucks and armored vehicles of the British army's 7th Armour Brigade upon their arrival at the King Abdul Aziz Naval Port during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Barricade in the Latin quarter of Paris on May 26, 1968.

AG-166 Jamestown , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Workmen place a canvas over the hole between 78th and 79th floors of the Empire State Building. A B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the building during thick fog on July 28, 1945. The flying crew of 3 and 11 people in the building were killed. (BSLOC_2014_13_214)

ATC-CCB Boats , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Dutch farmers are going to set up a company in France. Harvesting of choirs. August 1945. France

Air Activity-In-Korea: Naval Aircraft attack enemy concentrations -- The effect of the allied bombardment on the railway bridge north of Sariwon. It was attacked by four naval Firefly aircraft with 500-lb. bombs.Allied Naval and Air Forces in Korea have been continuing their attacks on enemy concentrations on both the West and East coasts of Korea.Aircraft flying from the carrier H.M.S. Glory have been striking targets on the West coast, while Sea Furies and Fireflies have attacked targets to the north of the Allied Line. Daily sorties are carried out by naval aircraft in support of ground forces. June 14, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

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