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Historical Military Events

A collection of black-and-white images depicting various military events, including parachutists, conferences, royal visits, and naval occasions, showcasing a historical military atmosphere.

World War II 1939-1945: Casablanca Conference, Morocco, North Africa, January 1943, to plan the Allied war strategy. President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill at his side, speaking to the assembled war correspondents. 1943
World War II 1939-1945: Casablanca Conference, Morocco, North Africa, January 1943, to plan the Allied war strategy. President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill at his side, speaking to the assembled war correspondents. 1943
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DA-SN-86-08541. Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA)
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Candidates sit on the floor as they receive their initial issue of gear at Aviation Officer Candidate School. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Evacuees from the Philippines arrive at the Military Airlift Command terminal for help in obtaining flight tickets on commercial airlines for the final stage of their journey. The evacuees were transported from Subic Bay Naval Station and Clark Air Base following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, a volcano that came alive on June 10 for the first time in over 600 years. More than 20,000 evacuees have been removed from the area as part of the U.S. military's Operation Fiery Vigil. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville speaks with guests after the reflagging ceremony of the 11th Airborne Division, June 6, 2022, at Pershing Parade Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The activation returns the historic 11th Airborne Division to an active Army role, with a focus on operations in extreme cold weather and mountainous high-altitude environments. Ceremonies at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson reflagged the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, into the 1st and 2nd brigade combat teams, 11th Airborne Division, respectively.
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Army shot from Alice Springs, district, Central Australia. Scene from an Army Musical Comedy, described as "Eve and the Stars" with a member of V.A.D.s and A.W.A.S in frocks made of mosquito net. Made up by Army tailors in their few spare moments. In foreground the troops wave their hats in appreciation. August 23, 1943. (Photo by H. Rodda).
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Captain Mark Spencer greets his daughter after completing a non-stop flight from Beale Air Force Base, California, in a TR-1 tacitcal reconnaissance aircraft. CPT Spencer and the TR-1, will join the newly formed 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, based at Alconbury. Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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Major General Alfred M. Gray Jr., Commanding General, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, is interviewed by a local news team as the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit returns home from Lebanon. Base: Camp Geiger State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A flight deck crew member carries bags of mail across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) by Fleet logistic Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50) US-3A Viking aircraft as the vessel is underway during WestPac '93. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Anefo photo collection. Debate Lower House release war criminals "two Breda". Membling Ms Haas-Berger. January 27, 1989. Hague, South Holland
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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.
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Shipyard workers watch the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO(SSN-715) slide down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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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.
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DN-SN-85-09415. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The national tattoo is held on the market in Delft. This tattoo had a purely military character up to 1974. Performance of the Marine Chapel of the Royal Netherlands Marine (Markap) with tonke carriers.
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A sailor makes a purchase from the ship's store aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during WestPac '93. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Anefo photo collection. Demonstration commemoration Hague student uprising victims China. Betoger squatted memorial plate. June 7, 1989. Hague, South Holland
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Home and welcome to Den Helder in March 1989 from the mine hunter Hr.Ms. Urk (1986-) After a mission in the Persian Gulf.
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DM-SN-85-02841. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-86-06036. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Officers of the Army, the Marine and the War Minister W.F. Shocking drink with each other coffee on a ship during the disembarkation of the 6th battalion wardrobe Princess Irene at the Lloydkade in Rotterdam after return from the Dutch East Indies. The ship is the American troop transport ship "General J.H. MC Rae".
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ADM Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, addresses crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3). Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DM-SC-89-05184. Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School youth Salatiga. Schoolchildren storm a jeep. January 10, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga
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A sailor aboard the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) looks out over the crowd gathered on the dock during the battleship's homecoming. The NEW JERSEY has just returned to home port after 11 months at sea. A portion of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) is visible in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-86-01144. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-86-06035. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R.E. Bateman speaks at the launching of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) as other distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen. Among the guests is RDML James Williams, second from right, commander, Naval Base Seattle. The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems. Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Belgian ambassador visits the naval base Den Helder in March 1990 and receives a further explanation of demonstration at the operational school (OPS).
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DN-SN-88-00254. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Soviet Russian cartoon about US support for the Mujahidin in the Afghanistan War of the 1978-87 Period
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Anefo photo collection. Pasfotos 160222013. November 30, 1950
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The Duke Of Edinburgh Admitted Honorary Freeman Of CardiffThe Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Alderman G. Llewellyn Ferrier presents the Casket seen on table, to the Duke.Nearly 1,100 people gathered in the Assembly Rooms at the city hall when the Duke of Edinburgh was admitted as an Honorary Freeman of Cardiff. The Scroll of Admission was handed to him in a Casket made of teak in the Shape of a sea chest, with Rope handles and bound in Gilded Brass. On one side were the Duke's personal arms in Enamel and Silver, and on the other the Arms of the city of Cardiff. The wood Came From H.M.S. Jax Which took part in the River Palate action during the War and was broken up in South Wales shipyard five years ago. December 2, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
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06/15/1972. A bugle call. As in the military, what better and more forceful way to wake up all the inmates of the prison than with an out-of-tune barracks bugle call.
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The Party Congress of the German Communist Party (DKP) on 1-4 November 1973 in Hamburg. . HH-DKP erwqartet SED, Germany, Europe
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Honor guard at a commemoration, possibly on Soesterberg airbase.
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Under the supervision of the first officer of the Marine Barracks Willemsoord, the captain-lieutenant-Ter-Zee (Kltz) a.j.e. Francs, are prepared for a salute shot because of the delivery of the new alloy building for corporal and men, the snow gull.
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Conductor says 'All Aboard' on Pearl Harbor Day Troop train reenactment from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
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Anefo photo collection. State Secretary for Defense Eekelen says new exhibition in Havelte West. Army on demonstration of exercise on new terrain /. October 26, 1978. Havelte
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DN-SN-88-00506. Subject Operation/Series: UPWARD KEY '87 Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG)
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Anefo photo collection. returning Fairwind 1986 exercise East, Marineman admires son. 19 June 1986. Den Helder
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A Soviet chief pettty officer holds a stuffed animal during a visit to the Busch Gardens theme park. Soviet sailors from the guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV, the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are touring local attractions during their five-day goodwill visit to Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Base: Williamsburg State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Navy barbers give two crew members a trim in the enlisted barbershop on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown
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DN-SN-86-07054. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DM-SN-85-09272. Base: Marine Corps Logis Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)