Historical Military Figures

Vintage photographs of notable military figures and gatherings from the 20th century, showcasing political and military collaborations.

President Roosevelt Views Stalingrad Sword At Historic Teheran Conference -- Klementy E. Voroshilov, Marshal of the Soviet Union, shows to President Franklin. D. Roosevelt of the U.S. (seated) a sword which was presented by Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain (right) to Marshal Joseph Stalin (extreme left), Premier of the Soviet Union, as a token of the British people's homage for Stalingrad's heroic resistance to the Germans, at a ceremony in Teheran, Iran, where the Allied leaders conferred on operations to be undertaken for the destruction of the German military forces. Behind Mr. Roosevelt is his son, Colonel Elliott Roosevelt of the U.S. Army Air Forces. February 7, 1944.

Photograph of Heinrich Otto Abetz, the German ambassador to Vichy France, after the Germans occupy Northern France. Dated 20th Century

10/31/1926. Rome, at the Castle of Sant'Angello: King Victor Emmanuel III (1) with President Mussolini (2), the Marshals and the Highest Italian Authorities, Witnessing the parade of the Flags of the Disbanded Corps, as they were deposited in the army museum.

Photograph of General Francisco Franco. Francisco Franco Bahamonde (1892-1975) a Spanish general and politician

Duke of Windsor at French Military Parade:Major-General the Duke of Windsor talking with French commanders after a march past of French troops behind the lines. November 2, 1939.

HITLER, ADOLF. POLITICO Y MILITAR ALEMAN.1889-1945.

Pietro badoglio with the commander eisenhower for the signature of the armistice and the entry into the war of italy against germany, with their lord gort, arthur william tedder, the general english mac farlane, cunnigham and the general english alexander, malta September 1943

Stalin at the Yalta conference 1945

Black and white photograph from the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939); General Francisco Franco (1882-1975) enters Burgos.

Dr. Hacha Leaves For Prague After Handing Over His Country To Hitler -- Dr. Hacha photographed followed by his Foreign Minister Dr. Chvalkovsky, inspecting the steelhelmeted guard of honour in a snowstorm. Before he left Berlin to return to Prague after he had handed the Sovereignty of his state to the Fuhrer. March 16, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

President Roosevelt Views Stalingrad Sword At Historic Teheran Conference -- Klementy E. Voroshilov, Marshal of the Soviet Union, shows to President Franklin. D. Roosevelt of the U.S. (seated) a sword which was presented by Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain (right) to Marshal Joseph Stalin (extreme left), Premier of the Soviet Union, as a token of the British people's homage for Stalingrad's heroic resistance to the Germans, at a ceremony in Teheran, Iran, where the Allied leaders conferred on operations to be undertaken for the destruction of the German military forces. Behind Mr. Roosevelt is his son, Colonel Elliott Roosevelt of the U.S. Army Air Forces. February 7, 1944.

Adolf Hitler and staff, French-German Armistice, Compiegne, France, June 22, 1940

Lt. Gen. C.S. Sugden, CG, OBE, Commander British forces, Hongkong, and General J.E. Hull, ***** walk to the parade ground, ***** pershing heights, Tokyo, Japan, where honor Guard Ceremonies were held in honor of Lt. Gen. Sugden's visit to Japan. September 03, 1954. (Photo by US Army Photograph).

Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss taking the salute on the 250th anniversary of Vienna's deliverance from the Turks. Engelbert Dollfuss (4 October 1892 - 25 July 1934) was an Austrian politician who served as Chancellor of Austria between 1932 and 1934

Spanish Officers Attend Italian Manoeuvres - The Spanish military mission which is attending the Italian Army Manoeuvres in the Po Valley, Northern Italy, photographed on arrival in Milan. August 04, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

Photographic print of President Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) shaking hands with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) in Poland. Dated 20th Century

General Major H.W. Foster, commander of the 1st Canadian division during a parade in Amsterdam.

Dr. Emil Hacha - Czechoslovakia. April 3, 1939. (Photo by The Associated Press Of Great Britain Ltd.).

Black and white photograph of German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop (1893-1946) and Georges Bonnet (1889-1973) signing a non-aggression pact.

King Haakon; Crown Princess Martha; Prince Olav; and Prince Harald of Norway return home after the liberation of Norway after World War Two

Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (1896 18 June 1974), was a Russian career officer in the Red Army who, in the course of World War II, played a pivotal role in leading the Red Army through much of Eastern Europe to liberate the Soviet Union and other nations from the Axis Powers' occupation and conquer Germany's capital, Berlin. He is the most decorated general in the history of Russia and the Soviet Union. In 1938 Zhukov was directed to command the First Soviet Mongolian Army Group, and saw action against Japan's Kwantung Army on the border between Mongolia and the Japanese controlled state of Manchukuo in an undeclared war that lasted from 1938 to 1939. What began as a routine border skirmish - the Japanese testing the resolve of the Soviets to defend their territory - rapidly escalated into a full-scale war, the Japanese pushing forward with 80,000 troops, 180 tanks and 450 aircraft. This led to the decisive Battle of Khalkhin Gol. Zhukov requested major rei

The new President of East Germany, Herr Wilhelm Pieck inspecting the blue uniformed People's Police. Friedrich Wilhelm Reinhold Pieck (3 January 1876 - 7 September 1960) was a German communist politician who served as the chairman of the Socialist Unity Party from 1946 to 1950 and as president of the German Democratic Republic from 1949 to 1960.

Hitler's 50th Birthday.Herr Forster (centre) the young leader of the Nazi party in Danzig, arriving in Berlin. He is one of the guests of honour at Hitler's 50th, birthday party. April 20, 1939.

Herr Greiser Returns In Triumph To DanzigHerr Greiser standing in his car, acknowledging his reception, while Danzig storm troopers give the Nazi salute whilst holding back the cheering crowd.Herr Arthur Greiser, Nazi President of the Danzig senate, returned from Berlin to Danzig yesterday July 7. He was welcomed enthusiastically by his fellow citizens after his violent attack on the league of nations and Mr. Sean Lester, the league high commissioner for Danzig, at Geneva recently. August 17, 1936. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

With The British Troops in France:The Duke of Windsor in a happy mood with some of his brother officers photographed at a French port where transports are busy unloading merchandise for the troops. December 4, 1939. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Adolf Hitler arriving at an airfield in Germany accompanied by Dr Josef Goebbels

War 1939-1945. Le Petit Parisien. Interior of the international exhibition "Bolshevism against Europe", Wagram room. Paris (XVIIth arr.), March-June 1942. Paris, Musée Carnavalet. Bolshevism, collaboration, collaborationist, international exhibition, German general, German state man, French state man, French politician, image of propaganda, French daily newspaper, little Parisian, Nazism, communism party, press photo, handmade, press press, press press, press press, press press , Vichy diet, Wagram room, military uniform, German military uniform, Nazi, occupation

Eden is met by Soviet Leaders -- British Foreign Secretary Anthony Lden (left) is Shown with Soviet Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov (center) and Maxim Litvinoff, former Russian Ambassador to U.S., who met him at the Airport in Moscow on his arrival for the three-power conference. October 20, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

05/01/1921. Bilbao. The holiday of May 2nd. The Count of Romanones (X) Giving a speech before the pantheon of the Martyrs of Liberty.

On Statute day, King Victor Emmanuel III (1869-1947) gives the medals to the value in presence of the Abyssinian mission, Rome, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, year XLVI, n 23, June 8, 1919.

Excursion from the staff from the Martial History section to Gorinchem and locked Loevestein. Visit to the sailing and diver school in Gorinchem.

Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945) showing images related to the unconditional surrender of German forces to the Allies; Four great military commanders photographed in Berlin: British General Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976), US General Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), Soviet General Georgy Zhukov (1896-1974) and French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952).

Eisenhower, Cunningham, Giraud And Darlan Meet To Honour Soldiers Fallen In Battle -- Left to Right:- Admiral Darlan, General Eisenhower, Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, and General Giraud, photographed at the saluting base during the march past.One of the biggest parades in Algiers took place in honour of the Allied and French Soldiers fallen in battle, General Eisenhower, C-in-C of Allied Forces in North Africa, accompained Andrew Cunningham, Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, and Admiral Darlan reviewed troops an the parade in Algiers. December 13, 1942.

Digitally restored vector photo of The Big Three, Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin meeting at The Yalta Conference in early February 1945. The leaders discussed plans for post-war Europe and are surrounded by Russian, British, and American Admirals and Generals.

Sir Josiah Francis - Minister For Army Navy - 1954. January 29, 1952.

Two Rugby Footballers, Max Carpenter (second from left), R. Talbot (left) and Mr Lamb, M.P. for Lowan, were among the A.I.F. recruits who went through the Town Hall depot today. Mr Lamb is shaking hands with Captain Bowden. Chief President of the Country Party. Max Carpenter, one of Australia's finest Rugby footballers was also a star with the footscray Victorian league team for two seasons. As a young Western Australian he played Linton Cup tennis for his State. July 16, 1945.

BENITO MUSSOLINI - 1883/1945.

Photograph of the opening of the Iraq Parliament by the Regent with the prime minister General Nuri as-Said on his left, receiving the salute of the guard of honour. Dated 1942

Yugoslavia Commemorates the first Anniversary of the Assassination of King Alexander. The boy King Peter II with the Queen Mother, Prince Regent, and other members of the Royal family attended the Requium service at the Oplenatz Church, Belgrade. H.M. King Peter II and his brother H.R.H. Prince Tomislav arriving at the church. They are returning the Salute of the Royal Guard. October 12, 1935. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited)

Photograph of Hitler shaking hands. Dated 1942

Frank Forde- Former Deputy Prime Minister Aust. also former of the army - personality. April 12, 1943.

Mussolini saying goodbye to Hitler before returning to Italy after being freed from prison by Nazi paratroops in September, 1943. Adolf Hitler, 1889 - 1945. German politician, demagogue, Pan-German r

Portrait of benito mussolini and adolf hitler. 1940

Brigadier F. Fewtrell - Personalities. July 1, 1940.

10/22/1940. Hendaye interview. Hitler and Franco say goodbye on the platform with a handshake.

Ike Discusses West Germany's Role -- West German chancellor Dr. Konrad Adenauer (right) shakes hands with supreme Allied commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower on the rear porch of Palais Schaumberg, the Chancellor's office in Bonn, May 2.Behind the two are (left to right) U.S. High Commissioner John J. McCloy; West German under secretary of state, Dr. Walter Hallstein; and (in shadows) General Alfred M. Gruenther, Eisenhower's Chief of staff.The supreme commander, who retires at the end of this month, was in Bonn to discuss West Germany's role in western defence. May 3, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Benito Mussolini visiting Gaslini hospital, with Archbishop Pietro Boetto next to him, May 15, 1938, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Lt. Col. A.E. Coates, Lt. P.V. Dean. October 01, 1946.

Portuguese president in South Africa.Photo show:-president Carmona (right) with General E. Mata (centre) in Pretoria.The first head of a foreign state to visit the Union, President Carmona of Portugal received an enthusiastic welcome in Pretoria during his three-day stay in the Union of south Africa, after touring the Portuguese colonies in Africa. In a speech he reaffirmed the ancient friendship between his country and Great Britain. August 22, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. 12.5 year anniversary of the sea corps. Marine and civil institutions authorities on shipping area inspect the honorary guard at the Marine Training Camp in Hilversum. August 3, 1961. Hilversum, Noord-Holland

General Eisenhower Lunches With Mr. Churchill - The Prime Minister shakes hands with General Eisenhower before leaving for the House of Commons. General Eisenhower lunched with the Prime Minister at No. 10 Downing-Street, London. After the Luncheon Mr. Churchill sew General Eisenhower to his car and they shook hands before the Prime Minister left for the House of Commons. May 16, 1945.

"SAAR Sunday" Celebrated In Berlin.Herr Rudolfness, Deputy leader of the Nazi Party Dr. Goebbles and Gorlitzor, photographed at the mass meeting which they addressed in the *****.The final phase of the Saar Plebescite campaign in began in Sunday when the streets were decorated with ***** and speeche were made by Dr. Goebbles who opened a Saar in the Reichstag Building. August 1, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

Prince Nobuhito Takamatsu (1905-1987), second from left, Japanese Emperor's younger brother, visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, December 1930, Rome, Italy, photo by A Bruni, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, year LVII, n 50, December 14, 1930.

Guides Give Ambulances To The Navy -- H.R.H. The Princess Royal Stepping out of one of the ambulances which form a gift from the Girl Guides Association to the Royal Navy. H.R.H. ***** Presentation at ceremony on The Horse Guards Parade this afternoon, on the ***** is admiral of The First Sir Dudley Pound. August 24, 1940. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

German victory parade after the capture of Paris, June 1940. Artist: Unknown

'Auld Acquaintance' Not Forgotten -- Mr. A.H. Greenham, Acting Agent-General and trade Commissioner for South Australia, joins hands with two Chelsea pensioners in the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne' at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, today (Thursday).Mr. Greenham had just presented to the pensioners a Christmas cake weighing 140 pounds, the gift of the South Australian branch of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. December 11, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration Battle of Arnhem at Airborne Cemetery, Oosterbeek; Beatrix gives Prince Charles a pat on the back, the right general major. R.E. Urquhart, C.B., D.S.O., Commander of the British Airborne Division .. September 23, 1984. Oosterbeek

Medaille Militaire For The Eisenhower - The General, wearing the medaille Militaire, saluting during the one minute's silence.On Wednesday, M. Pinay, Prime Minister of France, Pinned the medaille Militaire, the highest military award in France, on General Eisenhower. The ceremony was held at the invalids, Paris. There was a minute's silence and General Eisenhower laid a wreath on the, tomb of the unknown warrior. May 23, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Mussolini and Hitler meet at Venice Date: June 1934

Hitler with navy sailors 1935.

SS officers socialize on the grounds of the SS retreat Solahuette outside of Auschwitz. Left: Dr. Josef Mengele, Anonymous

Prince Olavre- visits Tromsoin 1945; where he and King Haakon hid after the fall of Oslo in 1940.

Elsevier photo collection. V.l.n.r. Count Von Kielmannsegg, Minister Luns Foreign Affairs Minister Den Toom van Defense .. 1967. Brunssum

Adolf Hitler with the workers of Siemensstadt, Berlin, Germany, 1936. Artist: Unknown

Rosenberg. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

Anefo photo collection. Practice Nuremberg .. Practice Nuremberg. The Pleet Bench. December 4, 1945. Nuremberg

Reort from Europe - Radio. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

During the funeral of Admiral Ronarch this morning (6th April), in the courtyard of the "Invalides", Admiral Darlan, chief of the French Navy, speaks before the coffin. April 29, 1940.

Hitler walks with Nazi officers. Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party. He was responsible for Nazi Germany, World War II and the Holocaust.

General De Gaulle Arrives In Cairo.Gen. Sir. A. Wavell chatting to General De Gaulle on arrival.General de Gaulle arrived in Cairo from Khartoum by air after having visited, the Free French Forces which took part in the operations at Keren. He was met by General Sir Archibald Wavell Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore and General Catroux. July 24, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph)

General Franco sits and listens to José Solís Ruiz (1913 - 1990) Spanish politician, minister during the dictatorship of General Franco. Ruiz was leader of the state labour Union Organisation

Britain Honors Two Heroes - Lord Halifax, British Ambassador to the United States, (center) July 6 awarded two high honors to two war heroes at Washington. To Gen. De Brigade Marie Emile Bethouart, Army of France, (left) he gave the Badge of companion of the military division of the Order of the Bath, in recognition of distinguished services in command of Franco-Polish forces in the capture of Narvik, Norway on May 28, 1940. To commander Alvord Sydney Rosenthal, Royal Australian Navy, Naval attach of the Australian Legation, Washington, he gave the distinguished service order and bar of action at se4a with a convoy in the Mediterranean. July 7, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Practice Nuremberg. December 4, 1945. Nuremberg

09/30/1926. Warsaw. Presentation of Credentials. The new minister of Spain, Mr. Fernández Vallin (1), with the secretary of the Legation, Mr. Amat (2); The director of protocol and the Aides of the President of the Republic, upon leaving the Presidential Palace.

Anefo photo collection. Eisenhower arrives in Rotterdam to take over the command about Canadian troops that have arrived with the troop transport ship Fairsea in Europe. November 21, 1951. Rotterdam, South Holland

Will Japs Accept Their Terms -- Potsdam conference terms on Japans Unconditional surrender as laid down by the latest Big Three -- Prime Minster Attlee, President Truman and Generalissimo Stalin -- Were subject today of Jap News agency Domei's Broadcast saying Japan was Ready to Accept if Emperor Hirohito could retain his prerogatives. This is a previously unpublished picture of the Big three at Potsdam. August 10, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

In October 1940, Francisco Franco the Spanish leader, met with German leader, Adolf Hitler, in southern France (Hendaye) to discuss having Spain participate in World War II

***** Mountbatten congratulates jockey George Moore, who won the HMS Kelly ***** at Canterbury yesterday. Lady Louis backed Cordale. March 31, 1946.

Goering Interview With Allied Press - May 1945. Newspapermen, Radio Commentators, Photographers, And Writers Interviewed Goering Shortly After His Capture. Major Paul Kubla Was The Interpreter.

France, 01/24/1916. The kings in exile. King Nicholas of Montenegro, upon his arrival in Lyon, greets the French soldiers, who paid him honors.

Nuremberg (Germany), 11/20/1945. Nuremberg process. A moment from the first session of the Nuremberg process. Herman Goering (left), smilingly talks with Karl Doenitz. At his side Rudolf Hess and Joachim Von Ribbentrop, both with serious faces.

Anefo photo collection. German General Air Force Josef Kambmhuber, commander of the Luftwaffe der Bundeswehr. in our country. 27 February 1957. Germany

Wilhelm II and A. Krupp. Photo of 1912.

Adolf Hitler visiting the Blohm and Voss Shipyard, Hamburg, Germany, 1934

Hitler with Viktor Lutze his head of Staff in 1935.

Opening day of Shell at Haifa. 1934, Israel

US Secretary of war visits a camouflaged artillery gun in France in World war one. Newton Diehl Baker; Jr. (December 3; 1871 December 25; 1937) was an American politician who belonged to the Democratic Party. He served as the 37th mayor of Cleveland; Ohio from 1912 to 1915 and as U.S. Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921.

Elsevier photo collection. Farewell visit Gruenther company Minister Defense Staff Prime Minister Dr. W. Drees .. November 16, 1956. Hague, South Holland

Allied Supreme Command In Conference - First Pictures -- General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander and Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, Deputy Supreme Commander, in conversation during the conference.For the first time the Allied Supreme Command were photographed in conference at their headquarters. February 1, 1944. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).

Inaugural ceremonies at U.S. Capitol, and Inaugural Parade. President John F. Kennedy smiles before passing through doors at the North Portico of the White House, Washington, D.C. Left to right: President Kennedy; White House Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring; Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton; White House Secret Service agent Bob Lilley; Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; and Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell Shepard, Jr.

Anniversary Of The Birth of Rome - The Duce is shown something. Mussolini interested in an item pointed out to him after he had weilded the pick that started the demolition work.Yesterday was the anniversary of the foundation of Rome which tool place 2,689 years ago, according to classical legend. Mussolini addressed a hundred thousand people from his balcony in the Piazza Venezia. He afterwards opened various new buildings, and started demolition work for a new slum clearance scheme. April 22, 1936. (Photo by Keystone).

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