Historical Military Engagements

Images depict soldiers in various historical military scenarios, including training exercises and combat, conveying a sense of bravery and camaraderie.

Anti-aircraft Bofors gun in at position on a mound overlooking the beach in Algeria, during the Second World War. Dated 1943

JACK PALANCE in ATTACK (1956), directed by ROBERT ALDRICH.

Photograph of Canadian soldiers practicing going over the top of training trenches during the First World War. Dated 1916

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC POEDJON AND SURROUNDING, WESTAL BATOE. Bren machine gunschor is shooting a goal. Two other soldiers behind him. January 3, 1948. Batu, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Pudjon

Poll photo collection. Reporting soldiers. A military exercise. A river must be crossed. Busy with the crossing. A radio telegraph of work. 1945

World War Two: riflemen of the Warwickshire regiment in action during the battle of France 1940

Having just gained one feature from the "Reds", a "Bren Gunner" of "C" coy 3 Bn Royal Australian Regiment immediately engages the enemy, who are located on the next hill seen in the right far distance. December 8, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF, Japan).

French Train as NATO Paratroopers at Pau. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Korean War: Inchon Invasion, September 1950. Tank bogs down in mud at Han River in Korea, September 17, 1950

Anti-aircraft Bofors gun in at position on a mound overlooking the beach in Algeria, during the Second World War. Dated 1943

Fighting In Kiev Suburbs -- The caption Accompanying this picture, received by Radio today from Moscow, describes it as Russian Army men fighting in the Suburbs of Kiev. November 09, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Ejército, servicio militar. Ejercicios de tiro. Campamento Sant Climent Sescebes, Girona. Años 70.

4th East Lancs troops 1917

Peleliu, Photo was taken from documentary film ""Fury in the Pacific"" made by combat cameramen of U.S. Army, Navy, Corps, Coast Guard and Army, 1945

The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign or the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale (Turkish: Çanakkale Savaşı), took place on the Gallipoli peninsula in the Ottoman Empire (now Gelibolu in modern day Turkey) between 25 April 1915 and 9 January 1916, during the First World War. A joint British and French operation was mounted to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople (Istanbul) and secure a sea route to Russia. The attempt failed, with heavy casualties on both sides. The campaign was considered one of the greatest victories of the Turks and was reflected on as a major failure by the Allies. The Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly among all nations involved. In Turkey, the battle is perceived as a defining moment in the history of the Turkish peoplea final surge in the defence of the motherland as the ageing Ottoman Empire was crumbling. The struggle laid the grounds for the Turkish War of Independence and the foundation of the Republic of Tu

One of the guns of an American Battery in New Guinea, firing at targets on Mount Tambu and the Komiatum track. These guns were carried in parts of 100 to 250 pounds weight, over the precipitous Lababia Ridge from Nassau Bay. Frequently the grades were one in one. August 20, 1943. (Photo by Department of Information, Commonwealth of Australia).

Typical British soldiers in uniform marching in formation in 1939. Date: 1939

Manchester Regiment working party Ancre Jan 1917

Italian Troops Arrive in Eritrea Commander's Review Italian infantry swinging past the saluting base at the great Review. This picture is taken from a Paramount news film just received in London. Italian troops who have arrived recently in Eritrea, Italy's East African colony, were reviewed at a great parade by General De Bono, tanks and mechanised transport took part in the display. October 11, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Tarawa. August 18, 1945.

DN-SN-88-00502. Subject Operation/Series: UPWARD KEY '87 Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG)

Manoeuvres at Coetquidam. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

U.S. Forces Capture Gilbert Islands in Pacific A U.S. Marine on the beach of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands of the Pacific examine the remains of a Japanese soldiers half buried in the sand by explosion of an Allied shell. The Japanese lost 5,700 men in an unsuccessful attempt to hold Tarawa, where they had built a strategically important air base, and the adjoining Islands of Makin and Abemama. Supplies for U.S. forces on Tarawa are piled high on the beach. Allied leaders have promised that the offensives in the Pacific will continue to grow in intensity until Japan has been defeated and stripped of all territory she has acquired by force. February 28, 1944. (Photo by War Pool Photo).

U.S. Marines of Co. K, 3rd Bn., 6th Mar., fires the light anti-armor weapon (LAW) during their participation in the amphibious landing exercise, Unitas XXII. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXII Base: Puerto Belgrano Country: Argentina (ARG)

Communist guerrillas (Viet Cong) travel in small boats through a swamp under cover of reeds on thir way to making a surprise attack on US forces in Dong Thap Muoi area, South Vietnam. Vietnam War. 1966.

Marines from Co. K, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, 1ST Marine Bde., offload from a helicopter during Operation Kernel Blitz. The Marine on the left is armed with an M-16A1 rifle. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines advance down a street in Hue, Vietnam, February 21, 1968

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Brenschutter and guner in a rice field. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

07/26/1950. Korean War: American soldiers fire with a 3.5 bazooka on the Korean battle front. This new anti-tank weapon is being used successfully against heavy tanks.

One for "Charley". About to send one over from their bunkered mortar position on the ***** front are (left to right) Pte Ray Bowda of Nambour Q., Pte Wally ***** of Tumut NSW with the bomb, and Rte R "Jock" Sherwood of Bendigo Vic lining up the sights. These diggers are with 2 Bn Rar. August 05, 1953. (Photo by Public Relations H.Q. B.C.O.R).

Iwo Jima, Japan: March 2, 1945 Fourth Division Marines charging from their landing craft onto the beach in the battle at Iwo Jima.

Palmach armoured unit fighting with the Israel Defence Forces during the 1948 War of Independence.

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. 22. close 6-pdr. Cartridge rejected Princess Irene Brigade exercises. six-ponder, pattern sleeve emitted. July 1943. Britain

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. Four soldiers posing with weapons by the sea. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

American assault troops with full equipment move into a Beachhead in northern France as hundreds of others move towards the Beach in landing craft. June 7, 1944. (Photo by United States Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Recovery floods in Belgium (Ruisbroek) started; Soldiers working on the dam with sandbags. January 14, 1976. Belgium

Roer River Crossing -- Troops blacken their faces with soot from oil lamps before the river crossing.U.S. Ninth army troops, who have crossed the Roer River, have smashed four miles, Eastward on a wide front, completely leaving the citadel of Julich. They are now consolidating their Beachheads, the river in support of the infantry. May 10, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

05/31/1960. Instruction of Spanish Soldiers in the Pentomic and armored division of Madrid.

As in defence of Sebastopol and Rostov, Soviet troops will hold position to last man and last bullet. This picture taken in 1942 indicates the type of infantry men who to hold out against any odds. August 22, 1942.

Chinese soldiers from one of the elite German-trained divisions between Nanjing and Shanghai, November 26, 1937. Most wear the M35 Stahlhelm. One wears a German-style ski cap.

American assault troops of the 3rd Battalion, 16th Regiment, 1st US Infantry Division, gained comparative safety offered by chalk cliffs, resting before moving inland, Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, U.S. Army Signal Corps, June 6, 1944

Marines conduct a mock beach assault from an LVTP-7 (tracked landing vehicle, personnel) during a training exercise. Two other LVTPs are approaching the beach in the background. Base: Camps Hansen And Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

SRA Ella Kirkham carries a duffle bag, mobility bag and M-16 rifle toward her campsite. Kirkham is part of the Base Engineering Emergency Force, Prime Beef. Subject Operation/Series: PRIME BEEF Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-SN-89-05093. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 88 Base: Unknown

Four combat ready Marines from Weapons Company, 1ST Battalion, 8th Marines, are in the prone position with their M-16A1 rifles and an M-203 40mm grenade launcher attacked to the first rifle. The Marines are assaulting their objective during Operation CAX-1-2-82. Subject Operation/Series: CAX-1-2-82 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Third Army Men With Stoms into Coblenz -- Armour and infantrymen of general petton's 3rd. Army stormed Coblenz and captured most of the city after fierce street battles. Here in an American tank firing ***** a street in the city while ***** take cover beside it from *****. May 21, 1945. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Yank Colonel Left Dead Beside Tank -- The Body of an American colonel lies by his Tank as American infantrymen advance against the enemy in Luxembourg. January 22, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The .280 Rifle Is Demonstrated: The New .280 service rifle (Foreground) is held by Corporal E. Unsworth of before at a demonstration at the school of infantry at Warminster on the edge of the Salisbury plain, today August 10. New small arms weapons were viewed by M.P.S and high-ranking British and Overseas officers. Behind is the present service rifle, the number four lee Enfield. August 10, 1951. (Photo by Rota Picture).

Prime Beef Team members 2LT William P. Macon (left) and TSGT Paul Hamilton, armed with M-16 rifles, maintain contact with the security force. The team is from the 416th Combat Support Group, 416th Civil Engineering Squadron, involved in combat training. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An artillery gun team from Btry. H, 1ST Bn., 10th Marines, prepares to reload their 105mm howitzer during the live fire part of Operation CAX-1-2-82. Subject Operation/Series: CAX-1-2-82 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Air Force Regiment, 1942-1945. Training for aerodrome defence: An Army instructor shows men of the newly-formed RAF Regiment the correct way to hold a Thompson sub-machine gun on a firing range at Whitley Bay, Northumberland.

Anefo photo collection. Army exercise in Germany. Bren shooters in the statement. October 12, 1961. Germany

Engineers the laziest for the march resting on ***** Tenneth today. August 26, 1940.

The Spanish Civil War: The Battle For Irun -- Our picture shown Legionnaires resting behind the lines after the battle for Irun. September 19, 1936.

World War II, The British Eighth Army at El Alamein, 1942. (Scene from documentary film photographed by the film units of the British Army.)

Members of the U.S. 1st Cavalry division, which made the successful invasion of Los Negros Island in the Admiralty Group reassembling after disembarking from of the invasion force which immediately started an advance toward Momote air strip and captured it 45 minutes later. March 6, 1944. (Photo by USA Signal Corps Photo).

The Battle of Khalkhyn Gol was the decisive engagement of the undeclared Soviet-Japanese Border War fought between the Soviet Union, Mongolia and the Empire of Japan in 1939. The conflict was named after the river Khalkhyn Gol, which passes through the battlefield. In Japan, the decisive battle of the conflict is known as the Nomonhan Incident (Nomonhan Jiken) after a nearby village on the border between Mongolia and Manchuria. The battles resulted in total defeat for the Japanese Sixth Army. Casualty estimates vary widely: Some sources say the Japanese suffered 45,000 or more soldiers killed with Soviet casualties of at least 17,000. The Japanese officially reported 8,440 killed and 8,766 wounded, while the Soviets initially claimed 9,284 total casualties. Although this engagement is little known in the West, it had profound implications on the conduct of World War II. It may be said to be the first decisive battle of World War II, because it determined that the two principal Axis Pow

The British Occupation of Java Bren gunners of the 3/9th Jats cover the advance of their regiment against Indonesian nationalists in Surabaya (Soerabaja).

Algerian Desert Maneuvers. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

INFANTRY ADVANCE (EV001956_H)

See You in Berlin. Resolute faces of paratroopers just before they took off for the initial assault of D-Day. Paratrooper in foreground has just read General Eisenhower's message of good luck and clasps his bazooka in determination. Note Eisenhower's D-Day order in hands of paratrooper in foreground. June 6, 1944

British Troops in the Western Desert -- A communication trench sandbagged and camouflaged with net. December 14, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

German soldier on a motorcycle Operation Barbarossa - German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - 15th Infantary Division of the Thuringia-Kurhessen Division

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, take up positions on Oura Wan Beach after disembarking from an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle. The Marine in the foreground is armed with an M-16A2 rifle equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Israel/Palestine: Israeli forces attack the Arab village of Sassa in Galilee (Al-Jalil), Arab-Israeli War, October 1, 1948. Government Press Officer (Israel) (CC BY-SA 3.0 License)

United Nations forces carry a soldier wounded in the street fighting to an aid station, during 2nd Battle of Seoul. Sept. 22-25, 1950. South Korea and U.S. soldiers accounted for 99.5% of UN combat forces. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC_2014_11_53)

09/23/1956. Prince Harald of Norway during his military service in the Dragoon Regiment.

Flame Throwers - Military. August 26, 1940. (Photo by International News Photos).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. The supplementation from 7 R.S. Departs from Palembang to Semarang. Part of the troops that came out at the time to supplement 7 Rs goes on the way to Semarang from where they will be demobilized. The journey of Palembang along the MoSi to Street Banka was made with the lst Albatros .. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting environment Makassar. Herbegrafenis on Ereveld Makassar? Soldiers wear small graffiles with material surpluses. January 30, 1948. Indonesia, Makasar, Dutch East Indies

PFC Gary Heath and SGT Michael Robillard of the 1ST Bn., 321st Field Artillery, defend their position with an M-72 light anti-tank weapon during exercise Eagle Strike III. Subject Operation/Series: EAGLE STRIKE III Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SPC. Wallin, assigned to 2nd Infantry Division, takes cover in a bunker as he aims his M-60 machine gun towards his target. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '91 Base: Musumak Country: Korea

Allied troops in world war II fighting in the Djebel hills in Tunisia campaign 1943.

MACHINE GUNS GUARD THE CROSSINGS-Men of the 9th Air force on LST boat on the way to France as more and more equipment, machines and men are transported for the liberation of Nazi occupied territories.

Photograph showing a German SS infantryman and his companion carrying ammunition boxes forward, during the early stages of the 'Battle of the Bulge', December 1944. The 'Battle of the Bulge' was the last major Nazi offensive on the Western front during the Second World War and, though initially successful, resulted in major German losses. This photograph was taken by a German film unit during the German offensive. The film was then captured during the Allied counter-offensive. Date: 1

Royal Thai Marines head for the beach as a cargo truck is offloaded from the Thai-built Thong Lang (LCU-8) during Cobra Gold '90, a combined Thai/U.S. exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '90 State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)

Two captured Orange Force soldiers are questioned by members of the 1ST Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in a makeshift prisoner of war compound during the joint South Korean/US training Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Cheop Yeong Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Colonel Radcliff, left, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Brigade, observes as Lieutenant Colonel Roberts, right, Commanding Officer of the 12th Marines, fires an M101 105 mm howitzer during Operation ZULU WARRIOR. The operation is taking place at the Pakalula Training Area. Subject Operation/Series: ZULU WARRIOR State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Nicaro gun crew of 54 the Butterfly ***** at Wallgrove. July 22, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Den Helder embarkation of Germans. Colonne German prisoners of war on the road. June 1945. Den Helder

Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean: November, 1943 Two U. S. Marines go over the Japanese wall fortification during the battle for the Japanese held island of Tarawa.

U.S. Troops March Ashore From Transport -- American troops march along the quay at Mers-El-Kebir, near Oran ***** in Algeria, after disembarking from the transports in the background. January 01, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc).

In Finland's Mannerheim Line - A ***** soldier at his post in the snow on Finland's mannerheim line. Sharpshooters from these posts have accounted for numerous lives of the Russian 1 waders as they cross the snowy wastes. December 15, 1939.

Images of a military exercise on the Kromme Rijn in Bunnik on the occasion of the 200-year anniversary of the Framework School of the Pioniers and the School for Reserve Officers of the Pioniers: a group of infantrymen reaches after wading the river De Oever.

DM-SN-88-09375. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Estimation of officers to exceeding care. Paleist outdoor care. Parade of knir unit. November 22, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Missing Dakota found. Bergers in the jungle. April 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Two U.S. soldiers looking at dead prisoners on railroad train at unidentified concentration camp, Germany, U.S. Army Signal Corps, April 1945

Anefo photo collection. Third day Four Days Marches in Nijmegen, the Swiss soldiers. July 26, 1962. Nijmegen

us marine capturing north Korean prisoners of war. Korean War 1953

Chinese Puppet Troops In Shanghai -- These are some of the Chinese Puppet Troops which are stationed in Honkew, Japanese-Occupied area of Shanghai, and officer by Japanese. May 22, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

Members of the 1ST Section, 81mm Mortars Plt. Weapons Co., 1ST Bn., 7th Marines, set up a camouflaged mortar pit for an M-252 81mm mortar during Operation Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

A Marine throws a grenade during the fight for Betio Island in Tarawa circa November 1943.

Chinese Troops Are Their Quarry -- With their grim faces set, and fixed-bayonet rifles at the ready, these Japanese Marines wearing their steel helmets charge along a railway track outside Shanghai, in pursuit of fleeing Chinese soldiers. December 7, 1937.

For The Defense Of London: A 3.7. A.A gun crew at action stations. Although London has been the main object of the Luftwaffe since the Battle of Britain commenced, the intense barrage put up by out anti-aircraft guns has forced the raiders to fly high during their raids over the capital. November 12, 1940. (Photo by Fox Photos).

March 1915. The War in Eastern Europe. A Russian Soldier, Taking Cover Behind His Horse, Firing at the Enemy in One of the Recent Battles in East Prussia.

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.

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