Historical Military Figures

Black and white portraits of military leaders in historical uniforms. The images reflect the prestige and authority of past military officers.

General Walter Krueger Unites States Army General
General Walter Krueger Unites States Army General
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Der junge Chef, Heini, bei der Wehrmacht - The young head, Heini, of the Armed Forces.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.
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Kurt Student (1890 ñ 1978) German Luftwaffe general who fought as a fighter pilot during the First World War and as the commander of German Fallschirmjger (paratroopers) during the Second World War
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Portrait of Dr. Kosting ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Portrait of Cornelis van Geelkerken, 1943 photograph Portrait of Cornelis van Geelkerken, looking to the left, in the uniform of the youth storm. On his head the "Karpoets" with the flying seagull. Behind him the poster of a drumming youth stormer from 1943 with the text: the youth in the youth storm. Netherlands photographic support historical persons Netherlands
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Anefo photo collection. PRESS conference Marechaussee Ede i.v.m. solution weapon theft; Major Beelen research leader press conference. February 10, 1987. Ede
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasfot photos II. Man without ranking signs or shoulder palettes. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Colour photographic portrait of Sir Charles Portral (1893-1971) a senior Royal Air Force officer. Dated 1940
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Catroux General George (France). November 9, 1940. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press & Agency)
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Maj. Willard D. Straight
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Sir Gordon Taylor.Captain Patrick Gordon Taylor on reserve RAAF. March 06, 1944.
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Portrait of man ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Unidentified Portrait of a Nazi Party Member
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasport photos III. Soldier with ranking sign: adjutant of the army commander. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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The Allies in the First World War, British Empire, Rear Admiral Sir Edward Heaton Ellis, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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Maj. Lucy Crane, Assistant Director WRAAC Eastern Command. January 27, 1953.
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EL GENERAL MIAJA AL TELEFONO, 1936. GENERAL MIAJA. MIAJA MENANT JOSE.
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Sergeant Hooidonk.
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Lt. Colonel John A. Brooks Iii, Greenville, Ohio, Has Been Awarded The Distinguised Service Cross By Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, Cg Of The U.S. Strategic Air Forces In Europe. Colonel Brooks Was Cited For Extraordinary Heroism On February 9, 1945, When He L
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New Beret For Monty -- Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery, famed beret-wearing leader of the British Armies in World War II, tries on a cowboy hat he received during a visit here. Monty donned the hat and turned up the brim in typical cowboy fashion. November 7, 1955. (Photo by AP Wireohoto).
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Rome Italy may 1951 Vintage close up portrait of a young Italian soldier in navy uniform Nostalgic military concept
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Young American Navigator, second officer D. J. O'Leary, who has correctly plotted the islands Manuae and Auotu in the Lower Cook group, in his cabin in the Pioneer Star today. *****. September 01, 1954.
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Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Dutch sailor merchant naval, crew coastal sailor. 1943. Britain, London
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Yang Dezhi (1911 - 1994), Chinese general and politician. He was senior military officer in the North China (or 5th) Field Army, a veteran of the Korean War and commander in China during the Sino-Vietnamese War.
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Sir Owen Dixon. October 1, 1944.
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L. Hegge ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Earl Beatty Injured In Hunting Accident - Earl Beatty.Earl Beatty, who was injured while hunting with the Quorn near Dalby, Leicestershire yesterday, was operated on during the night at Melton Mowbray war memorial hospital. February 12, 1948. (Photo by Keystone).
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Veteran with medal *****. October 17, 1946.
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Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Police constable
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German EX-Generals: General Beierlein.He was Commander of the 1st Armoured Division of the Africa Corps; during the last weeks of the war Beierlein was at Iserlohn in Westphalia. Contrary to his orders from German General Headquarters he did not defend Iserlohn but capitulated to the Allies without resistance. October 01, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press)
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Says Belgium Will Fight To The End -- Paul Spaak, Belgian Foreign Minister, who is reported to have told the German Ambassador, Vicco Von Buelow-Schwante, that Germany had committed "Criminal Aggression" against Belgium by invading that country this morning. He said that Belgium would fight to the end. Photo taken in 1936. October 05, 1940. (Photo by Wide World Photo).
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"Cat's Eyes" Cunningham Decorated -- Group Captain Cunningham after to-day's investiture.An Investiture was held to-day at Buckingham Palace by H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester. Group Captain John Cunningham received the order of the British empire. His fame as a night fighter pilot during the war won him the nick-name of "Cat's Eyes". Recently he has again been in the news as the Pilot of the de Haviland Comet Aircraft. October 31, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).
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W. A. Scott, AFC, test pilot for the Dept. of Defence Production in the cockpit of the Avon-Sabre before taking off to break the bound barrier. August 30, 1954. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).
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Colour photograph of Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal (1893-1971) Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG, GCB, OM, DSO & Bar, MC was a senior Royal Air Force officer. Dated 1940
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Defence Ministry's New Chief Staff Officer -- Air Marshal Sir William Elliot, new Chief Staff Officer to the Ministry of Defence, photographed in the Air Office of the Ministry at Storey's Gate, Westminster, to-day (Thursday). April 28, 1949.
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Alvin S "Al" White (1918-2006), North American Aviation Corporation test pilot and mechanical engineer, tested the X-15 research rocket, 1960. (Photo by National Aeronautics and Space Agency/GG Vintage Images)
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Umberto Nobile. 1926
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Admiral Creasy talking over Radio Station 2FC. July 27, 1947. (Photo by Jack Warwick Lawson/Fairfax Media).
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Anefo photo collection. Command GDD. October 22, 1974
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Pte. Gwen Ausburn: "The life suits me." May 30, 1955.
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Russia/Germany: German soldiers exposed to bitter sub-zero conditions at Stalingrad, winter 1942-1943
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Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during the International Naval Review celebrating the centennial of the Statue of Liberty. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Blair Bowden - Retirement from Royal A. Navy. January 8, 1954.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Poster with photo of Prime Minister Clement Attlee of the United Kingdom. Caption reads, ',' circa 1948. (Photo by Records of the Agency for International Development)
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ID card No. 10465 to the Silver Cross of the 5th Class of the Virtuti Militari Military Order given in 1946, Second Lieutenant Stanisław Świtalski unknown label
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I was amazed that the Australian Women's Land Army had been granted permission to join the march on Anzac Day by the State Congress of the RSL. Why, after 40 years, do they condescend to recognise us November 19, 1942.
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Portrait of sergeant major bread baker t.b.v. A report in the Marine Leaf "All Hens" in July 1989.
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Major kite j.p.m.a. Penson.32.06.02.282
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Sgt. Leslie Powers
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Daladier in Prison Courtyard -- Edouard Daladier, former premier of France, stands before a courtyard wall at Bourassol Castle, near Vichy, France late in 1942. He was held there as a political prisoner, on war guilt charges by the Germans but was later Redovdoto Germany. March 25, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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NATO Posters. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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General Maximiliano H. Martinez. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters
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Badges & Medals - Army. July 12, 1943. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).
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Marshal Feng Yu-Hsiang "Christian" General. Born: Hsing-Chih, Hopei Province, China, Sept. 26, 1882. Educated: Three months of formal education acting military governor, Sheni, 1921, Military governor, Honan, 1922, Director - General, 1923-26. Field Marshal, North-West defense state councillor, national government, 1928-32. Minister for Military affairs, 1928 member, Kuomintang central executive committee, 1931.Member, National Military Council, 1932 Commander-in-Chief, "Peoples Allied Anti-Japanese Army". January 13, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).