Historical Military Figures

Black and white photographs of military leaders and inspections, showcasing significant historical figures and military ceremonies.

marshall Josef Pisudski on the Poniatowski Bridge, Warsaw, 12 May 1926, during the May Coup d État. Also present (right) is At right is General Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer.

British C-In-C's Visit Probable Future Dictator Of Chinese Municipality Of Shanghai -- General Iwane Matsui (centre), commander of the Japanese army forces operating in the Shanghai area and probable future dictator of the Chinese Municipality of Greater Shanghai. This photograph was taken on the occasion of the friendly call by Admiral Sir Charles Little (left) and Major General A. P. D. Telfer-Smollett, respectively commander-in-Chief of British Naval Forces and Commander-in-Chief of British military forces in Shanghai. It is reported that the diminutive Japanese general kept his two distinguished British callers waiting for fifteen minutes. December 1, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Duke Inspects Honor Guard Ottawa. July 31, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Belgian paras back, King Baudouin inspectors the troops. December 1, 1964

Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Munich, Germany, June 1940

12/31/1934. The new Spanish ambassador in Berlin: The new Spanish ambassador Don Francisco Agramonte y Cortijo leaving the president's palace, after presenting his credentials.

Royal Congratulations -- The Queen Mother congratulates Sergeant G. Chandler after presenting him with the Meritorious Service Madal. Sgt. Chandler is one of the few men in the British Army who is allowed to cultivate a board.H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presented new Colours to the Lst Battn. The bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regt. at Assaye Barracks, Tidworth. The Queen Mother after wards inspected the parade and presented awards. April 26, 1955.

10/23/1940.- first greeting between Franco and Hitler in their interview in Hendaye as soon as the Spaniard arrived in the French Lands.

marshall Josef Pisudski on the Poniatowski Bridge, Warsaw, 12 May 1926, during the May Coup d État. Also present (right) is At right is General Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer.

Field Marshal Papagos Visits Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

New SHAPE Headquarters in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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

Denmark - War File. April 26, 1940.

Guerra civil española (1936-1939). Burgos. El general Francisco Franco entre los generales Cavalcanti y Mola dirigiéndose a Capitanía. Agosto de 1936. Francisco Franco Bahamonde. EMILIO MOLA VIDAL.

Dino Grandi (1895-1988), left, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, visits Polish Marshal and politician Jozef Pilsudski (1867-1935), center, on June 11 in the vicinity of Warsaw, Poland, photo by Swiatowid, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, year LVII, n 25, June 22, 1930.

Soldiers of the 133rd Armoured Division of the Italian Army during the Spanish Civil War

Image of the separating city commander of the B.S. (domestic armed forces), mr. M.M. Kwint, aka van Houten, during the farewell parade on Domplein in Utrecht.

Reich President von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor.

General Giraud Inspects French Troops In London -- General Giraud inspecting the Lines of the Fighting French Air Force. July 21, 1943.

First train with Russian prisoners of war on the line between Narvik and Karlshäll at the end of the Second World War.

Anefo photo collection. Reception Moveo on Soestdijk. May 4, 1954. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Sir Bernard Freyberg (V.C. C.B. etc) - Personal. July 22, 1943.

German Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler meets Spanish Nationalist, General Franco, in Berlin 1936

World war two: French general Montsabert in the Vosges, France 1944

Prime Minister South Africa arrives S. Francisco by plane (April 20) to head sat delegation to UNCIO, series ***** guard his soldiers at ***** field air base St. June 18, 1945.

The regent of Iraq with the prime minister General Nuri as-Said, Baghdad, Iraq. Opening of the Iraq Parliament by the regent. The regent with the prime minister General Nuri as-Said on his left, receiving the salute of the guard of honour.

Anefo photo collection. Field Marshal Montgomery at airport. May 5, 1949

Gove General and Governor. New Gov with Duke, Gordon short 8th Aug 46. August 05, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Belgian paras back, King Baudouin greet para-commander Laurent. December 1, 1964

Admiral Carney Visits NATO College. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The Duke of Gloucester photographed on a tour of inspection during a visit to the forward sector of the British lines. November 14, 1939. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Every man over six Feet tall the contingent ***** which will represent the Australian army at the ***** arrive in England.The Hon. R.G. Casey, D.S.O., M.C., the Treasurer of the Commonwealth taking. the salute as the troops march past Australia house en routs for Wellingotn Barracks. March 25, 1937. (Photo by Sports And General Press Agency Limited)

Major-General V.A.H. Sturdee (left), met at Spencer Street Station today by Major-General J. North-today by Major-General J. Northcott, acting-Chief of the General staff. September 02, 1940.

The Italo-Abyssinian Peril Italian Crown Prince Sees Off East Africa TroopsPrince Umberto (center) chatting to an officer of the departing troops prior to their departure from Naples recently,The Constrained relations between Italy and Abyssinia grow daily more menacing, and Mussolini is continually calling up fresh troops for service in East Africa. Crown Prince Umberto saw off a recent detachment of troops for East Africa, when they left Naples on the "Colombia" toured the ship before its departure. September 23, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mussolini's Second Son Weds - The Bride and Bridegroom photographed after the ceremony with (L to R) Senora Roberti, Signor Guido Roberti; Donna Rachele Mussolini and Signor Mussolini.The Wedding took place in Rome on Saturday of Bruno Mussolini, second son of Signor Mussolini, to Signoria Gina Roberti. The Duce was present at the ceremony and the bridegroom's witness were his co-pilots of the flight over the South Atlantio. October 31, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

03/23/1941. Moment of the institution To the German Consular Authorities of the old Legation building.

On August 10 1944 it was announced that Field-Marshal Wavell, Viceroy of India, recently toured the Manipur front. Lord Wavell thanked the Naga Hill men for their help against the Japanese and is here seen accepting gifts from them at Kohima.

The German-soviet Invasion of Poland, 1939 General Wiktor Thommée, the CO of the Modlin Fortress, negotiating the surrender terms with General Adolf Strauss, the CO of the German Second Corps.

The Ex-Crown Prince of Germany, Inspecting A Parade of the steel Helmet "Troops" at Perleberg, the first to be held since the uniform Prchibition was recently annulled.The ex-Crown Prince of Germany at the Parade. March 13, 1933. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Adolf Hitler arrives in Munich 1933-34. Rudolf hess is shown to the right of Hitler

Hungary's Now Borders Settled -- Under Presidency of the German and Italian Ministers of Foreign Affairs the Court of Arbitration for the ***** Hunagarian conflict, was able to terminate it's deliberations after a few hours. Immediately after the meeting the protocols of the court of Arbitrations were signed by all interested parties. November 03, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic Photo).

SHAPE Exercise CPX-4. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Dr Josef Mengele (1911-1979) left, known as The Angel of Death for the medical experiments he carried out on the inmates of Auschwitz, the German Nazi concentration. Next to him is Rudolf Höss, Commandant of Auschwitz; Second from right is Josef Kramer, Commandant of Belsen; Right, an unidentified German officer.

Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler greeting the crowd from the balcony of Palazzo Venezia, Rome, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXV, No 20, May 15, 1938.

Anefo photo collection. National Reserve Defile in The Hague. April 29, 1950. The Hague, South Holland

Mr. Churchills Visit To Iceland -- The Prime Minister shaking hands with an officer of the American Marines. On The Return Journey from his historic visit to the Atlantic meeting President Roosevelt, Mr. Churchill visited Reykjavik, Iceland, where he was given an enthusiastic welcome. Addressing the cheeping crowd of Icelanders the Prime Minister told them that Great Britain and America would defend Iceland and after the war assume her Independence. October 14, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Domestic armed forces wave in Den Bosch. Speech by a man in citizen. 1945. Den Bosch

Sept 21, 1939 - The Fuhrer greets General von Reichenau of the artillery on the eastern front.

Japanese Surrender at Singapore, 12 September 1945 Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten reads the surrender terms to the Japanese delegates.

Adolf Hitler presented with a painting from SS Chief Heinrich Himmler, circa 1937.

Goebbels On Tour Of InspectionGerman Propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels (left, foreground) shaking hands with a member of the Kriegsmarine, "probably at Hamburg," during a tour of inspection. Caption says this exercising function was previously reserved for Adolf Hitler. November 29, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto).

USIS, Tours, Library and Cultural Center. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Prince Paul of Yugoslavia, Regent 1934-1941, right, and the young Peter II, king of Yugoslavia 1934-1945, inspecting a parade at an officers festival, Belgrade 1940.

Havana (Cuba), 06/11/1933. The aviators Barberán and Collar, upon their arrival after a magnificent flight, aboard the Cuatro Vientos. Shortly after, these heroes of the air would disappear forever when they resumed their flight from the Cuban capital to Mexico.

Mr. Churchill On The Rhine Front - The Prime Minister with field Marshal Montgomery, congratulates men of the 79th. Armoured Dvision, who drive Buffaloes, on the fine job they have done. March 01, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photo)

08/09/1932. Seville, First Hours of the Movement, in the photo General Sanjurjo appears, accompanied by Carabineros Colonel Manuel García del Moral Sánchez, as he passes through one of the Central Streets of the Capital. Photo: Serrano.

Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 - April 5, 1975) was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin. Chiang was an influential member of the Nationalist Party, the Kuomintang (KMT), and was a close ally of Sun Yat-sen. He became the Commandant of the Kuomintang's Whampoa Military Academy, and took Sun's place as leader of the KMT when Sun died in 1925. In 1926, Chiang led the Northern Expedition to unify the country, becoming China's nominal leader. He served as Chairman of the National Military Council of the Nationalist government of the Republic of China (ROC) from 1928 to 1948. Chiang led China in the Second Sino-Japanese War, during which the Nationalist government's power severely weakened, but his prominence grew. Chiang's Nationalists engaged in a long standing civil war with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). After the Japanese surrender in 1945, Chiang once again became embroiled in a bloody civil war with

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

Auschwitz, Poland. Three SS officers socialize on the grounds of the SS retreat outside of Auschwitz, at "Solahutte", 1944. From left to right they are: Richard Baer (Commandant of Auschwitz), Dr. Josef Mengele and Rudolf Hoess (the former Auschwitz Commandant).

Genera MacArthur in New Guinea. General MacArthur, supreme commander in the Pacific. July 05, 1951.

Air Commodore Churchill -- Shaking hands with a sergeant pilot during his introduction to the pilots in the mess. The Prime Minister wearing the uniform of Air Commodore of the Royal Air Force recently visited No. 615 Squadron of which he is honorary air commodore. He spent some time looking round the aerodrome and had tea with officers in the Mess. He was accompanied by Mrs. Churchill. September 20, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

US Cemeteries Dedicated in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Marvo Prins Bernhard. 17 February 1951

Hendaye (France), 10/23/1940. Interview in Hendaye between Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco.

Queen Bids Troops Farewell After Inspection At Alder Shot - The Queen saying farewell after the inspection.The king and Queen motored from Windsor today April 22 and spent four hours with the troops of the Aldershot command, during which they witnessed a spectacular demonstration with tanks, armoured cars, machine guns, and anti-aircraft equipment, etc. January 1, 1932. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Maxim Gorky, Lazar Kaganovich, Kliment Voroshilov, Joseph Stalin on Lenin's Mausoleum Tribune by Anonymous /State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St. Petersburg/1931/Photograph/Russia/Portrait,History

Chamberlain, Ribbentrop and Hitler at Munich, 1938. Photograph

Anefo photo collection. Army aneuvers in West Germany, General Falk Whistler Opsomer. September 22, 1954. Germany

Anefo photo collection. Eisenhower in Amsterdam. Eisenhower salves on Dam Square. With him Prime Minister Schermerhorn and Mayor Feike de Boer. October 6, 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum, v.L.n.R. General Lemnitzer, General Von Kielmansegg and an English General. January 17, 1967. Brunssum

286-MP-FRA-6277_6293. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Department Of Air -- Five Japanese, photographed in Yokohama, by Wing Commander Robin Laurie, of Adelaide. He accompanied the R.A.A.F's Chief of the Air Staff (Air Vice-Marshal George Jones) to Tokio for the signing of the Japanese surrender. September 16, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photograph).

The field hunter corps.Check on the road. The field hunters had to find out what was wrong on this car. November 4, 1935. (Photo by Ges.M.B.H.).

Prince Olav of Norway returns to Trondheim after the liberation of Norway after World War Two

The Prince Prince Bertil brought a Juli Day 1941 Crown Prince and the shipyard's management from Malmö to Hälsingborg. NH's shoes had not been placed fully safely and went overboard. An urgent new investment became necessary on arrival at Hälsingborg .. The Test Tour Manager Prince Bertil resulted in a JuliDag 1941 Crown Prince and the shipyard's management from Malmö to Hälringborg. NH's shoes had not been placed fully safely and went overboard. An urgent new investment became necessary on arrival at Hälsingborg. Malmö shipbuilding historical association has received the album of a son of Nils Holmström. Peter Skanze from the association has in contacts with the Historical Museum's manager Hans-Lennart Ohlsson expressed that the gift is aimed at the Maritime History Museum, while in the donation letter a "desire to the album ends up at any museum with a focus on our marine heritage". At sea-historical, there is already an extensive collection of photographs from Kockum's MV. Since the

Anefo photo collection. Chief Agent J. Moolenaar, killed by armed robbery by South Moluccans on a home Indonesian ambassador is buried with Korpseer, Wassenaar. September 4, 1970. Wassenaar, South Holland

The German-soviet Invasion of Poland, 1939 Soviet Commissar Borovensky discussing with German officers the details of the partition of Poland between two invading armies at the captured town of Brze Litewski (Brest-Litovsk).

A meeting of the traditional associations of the Waffen SS to honour their dead of the 6th SS Division North on 14 November 1971 in Hunrueck was accompanied by the Bundeswehr with officers and a squad of recruits. Ribbon: My honour remains loyalty, Germany, Europe

Joseph Stalin and Andrei Zhdanov before the Sergei Kirov's coffin, Anonymous

Sequence of the war council and subsequent execution (in Unpublished Images) of General Fanjul and Colonel Fernández de la Quintana in the summer of 1936.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from Prof. Carl Romme to Semarang. Dr. Arrival C.P.M. Romme (in raincoat) at the airport of Semarang. For him, J.J.F. Borghouts (L.V.D connecting man). January 16, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

JUAN NEGRIN (1891/1956) - PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. Location: EXPOSICION DE LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPAÑOLA. MADRID. NEGRIN LOPEZ JUAN.

Adolph Hitler, leader of the Nazi party pictured with General E F W Ludendorff, followed the failed Munich Beer Hall Putsch (coup) in November 1923. Date: 1937

Rennes, France: August 21, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France, the capital of Brittany, as the French national anthem is being played. He spoke to a great throng of citizens who stood in a pouring rain to listen to him.

Wounded German soldiers aboard the Swedish hospital train.

At Seymour - A tour of inspection of all the camps at Seymour was carried out yesterday by the G.O.C. Southern Command (Lieutenant-General Lavarack). Here he is talking over a detail with the Officer Commanding the 3rd Division (Major-General Drake Brockman), left, and the Officer Commanding the 15th Brigade (Brigadier Jackson). October 23, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Fifty years of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Defile on Soesterberg inspection honorary guard. July 1, 1963. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

10/13/1926. Madrid. In the direction of Carabineros. The General Director, Mr. Olaguer Feliu, with Dr. José Grau, after imposing the cross of military merit on him.

American Judge Visits Poles - Judge William M. Clark of Princeton U.S.A., Circuit Court of Appeal, recently paid a visit to Polish Forces in Scotland. He was accompanied by Mr. E.J. Bisiker, British Vice-consul Cleveland, Ohio. Judge Clark, talking to Poles who recently escaped from a German prison camp, made their way to England and joined the Polish forces. August 22, 1952. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo Shows :- At the British Embassy in Cairo: Left to right: back row: Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder; Sir Alan Brooke, Adml. Sir H.Harwood; and Mr R.G. Casey. Front Row: Field - Marshal Smuts, Mr Churchill, General Sir Claude Auchinleck; and General Sir Archibald Wavell. August 01, 1942.

Photograph showing General Gustav Jodl (centre), the Nazi Chief-of-Staff, signing the unconditional surrender of Germany, bringing an end to the Second World War in Europe. This surrender took place at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force at Rheims in France on 7th May 1945. Date: 1945

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin met at Yalta in February 1945 to discuss their joint occupation of Germany and plans for postwar Europe. Behind them stand, from the left, Field Marshal Sir Alan Brooke, Fleet Admiral Ernest King, Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, General of the Army George Marshall, Major General Laurence S. Kuter, General Aleksei Antonov, Vice Admiral Stepan Kucherov, and Admiral of the Fleet Nikolay Kuznetsov. February 1945.

Anefo photo collection. HOME OF THE SLEEBOAT "AMSTERDAM" Captain Maarten de Koe Schuddt. August 8, 1945. IJmuiden

Inspector General Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard during his working visit to the 41 armored brigade in conversation with the two citizens.

Adolf Hitler presenting Nazi Party senior figure, Hermann Goering a painting.

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