Historical Military Figures and Events

Images capturing significant moments and figures in military history, including soldiers in training and key historical narratives from past conflicts.

Likes The New Look -- An unidentified West German infantryman, one of the first in the nwe army seems to like his new boots, which are quite different from the traditional German "knobelbecher." The heavy shoes were passed out to the skeleton staff at Andernach along with uniforms. Andernach goes into action as a training center in January. December 12, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Likes The New Look -- An unidentified West German infantryman, one of the first in the nwe army seems to like his new boots, which are quite different from the traditional German "knobelbecher." The heavy shoes were passed out to the skeleton staff at Andernach along with uniforms. Andernach goes into action as a training center in January. December 12, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

British Airborne Forces Evacuated From Arnhem -- Sgt. ***** of the 1st. Airborne ***** his home town is Darlington who swam across the Rhine. Though he shed his clothes, he brought his sten gun back. These are the first pictures of the evacuated British Airborne Forces from Arnhem. They were taken by a British Airborne photographer, who writes: "On Sept. 26 at 22. 04 hours the withdrawal commenced. The enemy showed no mercy, and our troops were ferried across the Rhine under very heavy fire. Our men were machine-gunned in the water, and on September 27th, about 600 men were left on the northern bank of the river. It was daylight, and impossible for them to cross. October 01, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

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.

Japan - Repatriates From Australia - War File. March 10, 1946.

Japan: Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima delivers a speech on the balcony of the Japanese Self Defense Forces Building, Tokyo, before committing seppuku ritual suicide, 25 November 1970. Photo courtesy of Nationaal Archief Nederlands (CC BY-SA 3.0 NL)

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the Wehrmacht while writing in the accommodation (probably at the Hague)

On a Minesweeper - He is speaking to another minesweeper and transmitting a message by flash lamp. October 24, 1950. (Photo by Keystone Press Agency Ltd.).

"Lion Of Africa" On Trial - Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, One-Time Viceroy of Abyssinia, and hussolini's war minister in the closing days of the war, Seen in court in Rome Feb 23, when he went on trial before a tribunal of five centrals and one admiral on charges of aiding the Nazis. The 66-year-old Marshal wore a military uniform shore of Badges of rank. March 09, 1950. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

Anefo photo collection. Police in summer uniform with old uniform item, agent in shirt. May 12, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Series Border Correction Germany. Chimney sweep. 19 April 1948. Germany

Just Before Invasion, World War I

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Series Borneo; Book Borneo. A soldier is on a raft or scaffolding. June 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

06/30/1922. James Connolly, murderer of English Marshal Wilson, arrested following the attack.

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. Flight-Lieutenant L S M Bailey preparing to write his report on his return from his 849th meteorological flight in a Gloster Gladiator Mark II of No 1401 (Meteorological) Flight, at Bircham Newton, Norfolk.

Portrait of Lieutenant Nils Björsell, 1925 Portrait of Lieutenant Nils Björsell, Military Flight Driver.

Anefo photo collection. Serg. Molemans. Assignment ADP. July 6, 1953

Ground Crewman of the Red-Tailed Mustangs, 332nd Fighter Pilot Squadron, Sitting on Wing to Direct Pilot, Ramitelli, Italy, Toni Frissell, March 1945

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A soldier smokes a cigarette. November 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

In Armored Vest, Pte. Dick Gray, of St. Peters, Sydney, smiles through his greasepaint as he smokes a final cigarette before moving off with a 3rd Battalion patrol in Korea. July 15, 1953. (Photo by Public Relations H.Q. B.C.O.F. Hobson).

Poll photo collection. Rome: The papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. Captain Umerto Aebischa behind his desk. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Excessor. A soldier with guitar and plunge bag over the shoulder, with a truck behind. October 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A seaman, sits on deck reading. He is spending his spare time studying for examinations.

bersagliere con tromba, 1930-1940

Burp Gun - Guns - War File. August 13, 1953. (Photo by Public Relations H.Q. B.C.O.F.).

Vintage Photograph. Soldier covers eyes from sun while wearing a leather bomber jacket in portrait.

"General's Journey's Site Sought for Gordon Statue:"where do we go from hore" - The large "mock-up of the Gordon statue, is loaded on a lorry, at Ealing.An eleven foot photographic "Mock Up" of the much discussed statue of General Gordon, has been made on the order of the Ministry of Works so that members of the Fine Arts Commission can select the most suitable site for the statue. Formerly standing in Trafalgar Square, the Gordon statue was moved to make room for the Beatty and Jellico memorials. June 17, 1948.

1930S 1940S Two Men Duck Hunters Holding Shotguns Holding Captured Ducks

Gas Drill Anti - War General. June 13, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry v Klil and 4th Eskadron armored cars in the Bandoeng area. Director armored car. July 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Viking Invasion -- A striking study of one of the modern ***** "invaders", the appears a worthy following in the footsteps of his awe-inspiring ***** as he calls his fellow Vikings to the lunch cooked in the large open boat out at sea. Fifteen hundred years ago, Britain was invaded by the Vikings led by ***** and Horsa - they landed in Kent. To-day the Vikings are once again invading Britain ***** Kent, but as a friendly gesture. Fifty three dances, who had to grow their beards for month to look the part, have rowed all the ***** from Denmark in their dragon-prowed Viking ship the Hugin. August 04, 1949.

Poll photo collection. Advertising photography. Model Sandhaus with a Hat of the Royal Navy smokes pipe. 1932

Anefo photo collection. Marvo Four Days Marches. July 30, 1948

The Camargue - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Sgt. Eddie, (US Baseballer). December 7, 1942.

The area of "Wilcze Szańc", the headquarters of Adolf Hitler - a man at the wall of one of the bunkers; from a series of photographs to the article of Mirosław Azembski "In the field of death field of harvest", "Świat" 1953, No. 49, p. 20; Prażuch, Wiesław (1925-1992); 1953 (1953-00-00-1953-00-00);

After Donning The Electrically Heating Flying Suit, S/Sgt. William W. Fleming, A Waist Gunner From Jenkins, Kentucky, Dons A Mae West Jacket Over His Flying Coveralls In Case He Has To Bale Out Over The Water. Molesworth, England, 6 July 1943.

General H.H. Fuller U.S. Army Bach no.2. January 27, 1943.

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. reproductions, men, equipment, necklaces, snow, tromp. undated

Angae Ceremony Petersham Park Bagels W. R ***** McParland ***** the Reveille. May 1, 1933.

London Hunt For Gunman - The Police Dog Who Gave Chase -- While Victoria Park, Hackney, the scene of the third shooting, was besieged by police, a message came through that Goldberg had been seen entering the Leicester square Theatre, West London. Three constables went to keep watch.One took his six-year-old Labrador police dog, Bruce.Three minutes later Goldberg came out of a side door *****. The police followed - then Bruce was released and he went ***** snarling for Goldberg. Then Goldberg ***** jumped into the ***** taxi in which he shot himself. May 18, 1954. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A soldier smokes a cigarette. November 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

A crew member aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) inspects a canister of aviation fuel during replenishment operations between the PETERSON and the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143). The vessels are taking part in FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Photography by a man who carries the summer uniform for station inspector and train clearer.

Second World War. Soldier in underwear (well in a lazaret)

Member of the United States Fifth Army , Military personnel, Desks. Samuel Chamberlain Photograph Negatives Collection

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Semarang and surroundings. Municipal swimming pool Semarang. Shespir. March 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Semarang and surroundings. Soldier with microphone. March 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Russell Jensen, BM2C. USS Cambria - APA 36. Russell Jensen, BM2C.

DN-SN-88-04192. Base: Venice Country: Italy (ITA)

Captain Fisher Models The New Flak Suit Used By Men Of The 91St Bomb Group In Bassingbourne, England. 18 July 1943.

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.

Deadly. These dangerous weapons were seized aboard a migrant ship in Melbourne yesterday and promptly confiscated by customs officers. October 23, 1951.;Deadly. These dangerous weapons were seized aboard a migrant ship in Melbourne yesterday and promptly confiscated by customs officers.

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.

Italian Infantryman Surrendering to British Troops, Libya, British Official Photo, 1941

A pilot of the 90th Photographic Reconnaissance Wing, seated in the cockpit of his Lockheed F-5 at an air base somewhere in North Africa.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC INDLALAJA; Evacuation T.N.I .. Dutch soldier listens to a gramophone. February 3, 1948. Indonesia, Intralaya, Dutch East Indies

Aunay-Sur-Odon. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Antonov at camp cove. June 21, 1955.

T Huis in Doorn 16 46/47

Firemen. December 23, 1955.

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. Photograph of George A. Atzerodt, 1865, conspirator in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This photograph has backgrounds of dark metal, and was presumably taken on the monitors, U.S.S. Montauk and Saugus, where the conspirators were for a time confined.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Red Cross IndramaJoe. IndramaJoe. On September 30, a Red Cross carriage was taken under fire north of Djatibarang, Dr. Income with his totally destroyed car. October 1947. Indonesia, Indramayu, Dutch East Indies

Factory worker on lunch break, Bethlehem-Fairfield shipyards, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Arthur S. Siegel, U.S. Office of War Information, May 1943

Agip plant. oil search. Italy 1954.

TSGT George Hensler, a graphic technician assigned to Detachment 4, 1365th Audiovisual Squadron, works on colored overlays. Base: Altus Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Explosion to Muiden. Farmer Staal shows how his door of the stable is split. 13 June 1963. Muiden

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in front of the property in the sunbathing (well with the Hague)

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 Boemiajoe, Cheribon, Tom, Tjilatjap. Soldiers on a radio post during a meal. October 22, 1947. Indonesia, Java, 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.

***** Command ASC hoading a drawn for the hewis gun at Hog Bay . May 07, 1940.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrolgang Tasikmalaja. The task for the soldiers in the area of Tasikmalaja is not easy. Often terrorecesses still occur in that area, against which they have to protect the population. If the patrol is on it again, the men await the cars that will bring them to the camp. Soldier of Langeberg from Oss has left some 'Minoeman', while Soldier Maas from Eindhoven would rather take its ease. August 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

French Steel (Magazine Unit negs). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

'Alert America' Convoy , Civil defense, Posters. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

The expansion of the spontaneous strikes in September 1969 extended to the Ruhr area. The photo shows the strike action in the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe

Winston Churchill Visiting Coastal Defences near Dover 1940

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Wilhelmina to Ypenburg. Trombonist of a military music corps. September 15, 1945. Ypenburg

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption "The Stoker Coming Breath Fresh Air" the stoker fresh air. June 1943. Britain

Misc. - Flags - Japanese. July 27, 1940. (Photo by J.P.L. Photo).

Dumbbells (OV2023_113)

Special bindle and Britannia. October 30, 1944.

Station champion Y. Embring gives a signal for departure to the last train, since he retires.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A soldier smokes a cigarette. November 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Aviation: Schijndel airport. Ground personnel Test the radio connection. February 14, 1945. Noord-Brabant, Schijndel

Anefo photo collection. Report Putten. World War II, men, boarding, cars. October 29, 1945. Gelderland, Putten

U.S Bombs on Way to Blast The *****A.U.S. Coast Guardsman, one of the guards at a U.S. embarkation port, walks between rows of 2,000-pound bombs about to be shipped overseas to be showered on Axis military centers. July 26, 1943. (Photo by U.S Office Of War Information Pictures).

Medieval viking warrior wearing chainmail and he has the sword, north nature on background, black and white image

HUNTING PARTY (EV001245_H)

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Franco-British modern armour to be worn under tunic and British splinter goggles MK I Front view.

Anefo photo collection. War criminals: Blokzijl. Interrogation of Max Blokzijl, the Radiopropagandist of the NSB. May 1945

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kathleen Ellison guides a 500-lb. crane cradle into its mooring aboard the submarine tender USS MCKEE (AS-41). Approximately 350 women are currently part of the ship's 1,250-member crew. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

General Pershing on the balcony of the Hotel Crillon, Paris, First World War, 1917. Artist: Unknown

Maj. C. Van Wedell, 68th New York Inf.. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Title from Civil War caption books. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Andrew CondronBritish Prisoner-of-War in Korea who refused to be repatriated and elected to remain in Northern Korea. He served with the Royal Marines and was captured in the winter campaign of 1950-51, his home town is Bathgate, West Lothian. May 01, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press).

Stormy Weather Lookout. This image depicts Coast Guardsman James F Flemming, storekeeper second class, at his lookout post in stormy weather gear.

CVA 61 Ranger , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photograph of Sailor Climbing Rope Ladder.

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