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Black and white scenes depicting soldiers in various emotional and physical conditions, showcasing life during military operations from different eras.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train trip Departure 2-7 R.I (the Amsterdam Battalion). Two soldiers are on the interlayer of a wagon. 13 July 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang
Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train trip Departure 2-7 R.I (the Amsterdam Battalion). Two soldiers are on the interlayer of a wagon. 13 July 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang
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9 PS Bay were camp at Liverpool - Blowing the swimming squad to getter - Cap. Lonel of Sydney High Regiment. December 5, 1938. (Photo by Bullard).
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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.
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Lt. John Kennedy in the Pacific during World War II. He was a PT boat skipper and survived the sinking of his ship by a Japanese destroyer. August 1943
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Royal Air Force- Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Group Captain H Broadhurst sitting on the steps of his trailer, while serving as Supernumary Staff Officer at Air Headquarters, Western Desert, near Burg el Arab, Libya. At the end of November 1942 he was made a Senior Air Staff Officer at AHQ and promoted.
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return to Wonogiri and Patjitanxxx. Knil-battalion infantry I became known took the first convoy to Wonogiri. During this trip, which went through flat and mountain terrain, many roadblocks and other obstacles had to be cleaned up. But they have the weather. Must be alloted to the 2nd company while shaving in the mirror. The hairdressers in the newly liberated area work to its full satisfaction. January 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return from Padang. During the advance of Van Loekeboek Selasieh to SOLOK (Sumatra) infanterists in a vehicle. December 20, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra
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This image was taken by Leo Halter, a serviceman stationed on Attu Island during WW II. Subjects: Halter Collection; WW II; World War II; World War Two; Military; Wildlife refuges; Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge; Aleutians; Alaska. . 1998 - 2011.
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Jewish soldiers training on a 75mm mortar in Tel-Aviv.
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Sir and Lady P. Taylor - Auration . December 05, 1945.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Madioen; Visit General Major Hubeler. General Major Hubeler visiting a hospital. In conversation with a patient. February 10, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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The picture shows two cadets on one of the marine school ships that are dragging on a rope or case.Probably it puts them a sail .. The picture shows two cadets on one of the marine school ships that are dragging on a rope or case.Likely to put them a sail.
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CPT Michael Martin, MSGT James Connett, TSGT Daniel Jaramillo and MSGT William Reynolds, left to right, watch the tragic scene. The crew, 302nd Special Operations Squadron, are taking part in a CH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter mission to rescue guests from the blazing MGM Grand Hotel. Base: Las Vegas State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Oskar Werner (left), Gary Merrill (center), on-set of the film, "Decision before Dawn", 20th Century-Fox, 1951
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A Navy pilot talks to Charles Snodgrass, right, a distinguished visitor, as they stand on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Country: Caribbean Sea
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"Shangri-La" Valley Rescue. Captain Cecil Walters, Commanding Officer of the paratroops which parachuted into the valley now known as "Shangri-La" to build a glider strip, with Lieut. John McCollom, one of the survivors of the crash on May 13, 1945, and one of the paratroops examining a native trophy held on the end of a stick. December 21, 1949. (Photo by Netherlands Indies Government Information Service).
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Mechanic school of the air forces in the downstairs of Batavia. Three Dutch men. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Sixteen-Year-Old Soldier Captured in Cherbourg-- A sixteen-year-old German soldier among the thousands of prisoners captured in Cherbourg. June 29, 1944.
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Sonar Technician CHIEF Jerry Morris, left, and GUNNER's Mate 2nd class "Froggy" Thompson play their guitars and sing during off-duty hours aboard the guided missile destroyer USS HOEL (DDG 13). Country: Unknown
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TONY CURTIS in KINGS GO FORTH (1958), directed by DELMER DAVES.
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Portrait of Pfc. Herbert Hathcoat
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Cowboy pointing revolvers at man
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DN-SN-89-02171. Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Rear Admiral Frederick F. Palmer, Commander, US Amphibious Group Two, and a Marine Brigadier General hold a briefing aboard the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in the allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown
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Through the porthole of a U S Coast Guard-manned transport, servicemen from New York state see their homeland once again after serving in Europe during World War II, New York, NY, 7/25/1945. (Photo by U S Coast Guard/PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
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Astronauts Young and Virgil I. Grissom relax on the day of the proposed Gemini 6 Mission. CAPE KENNEDY, FL
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09/01/1936. The militiaman of the 4th Battalion Francisco Salvador, seventy-two years old, with Pedro, his grandson, on his back, the son of the old militiaman and father of the pioneer fights in the Republican army, on one of the mountain fronts.
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Photograph of Fred Nunally Engaging in Machine Gun Drill Near Detroit. Not on Iwo Jima.. but he makes it possible for one more man to be at Iwo Jima. Fred Nunally, (Ternstedt Plant Layout) engages in machine gun drill near Detroit. Small arms knowledge is important to members of the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve. Men like Nunally have made it possible for the Coast Guard to operate on the Lakes with a skeleton complement of regulars.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure air landing troops of Semarang. Colonel van der Eem, the commander of the Militaite Air Force, on the command tower of the Kali Banteng airport to Semarang where the departure and arrival of the many aircraft was arranged. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang
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Artwork: "CPT Ritchie, Air Force Ace" Artist: Deanna Glad. Country: Unknown
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Robert Brown. October 20, 1954.
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Women anti-aircraft gunner, England World War Two 1941
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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.
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JIM CAVIEZEL in THE THIN RED LINE (1998), directed by TERRENCE MALICK.
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Anefo photo collection. Commemoration 40th birthday Battle of Arnhem; Police officer as a social worker. September 8, 1984
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A member of a visiting Soviet military band films activities during the group's tour of the U.S. Navy School of Music. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A boy posing with a life buoy on the Italian ship the Conte di Savoia, September 14, 1938, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.
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A petty officer is examined in the sick bay of the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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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
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff Music KNIL. Concert Staff Music Knil trombonist. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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American soldiers in Alsace Lorraine during the drive to liberate the French region from German control 1944
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Prime astronaut John Glenn and backup pilot Scott Carpenter check over notes after a simulated flight prior to the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.
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Contingent Boy Scouts left for Jamboree in Greece / Date July 24, 1963 / Location Greece.
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Manuel Rodríguez, "Manolete", Hunting in Jarandilla in November 1943.
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Four crewmen sit aboard a helicopter as they are transported from the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) to Calayan Island to participate in search and rescue (SAR) operations for the beached and overturned Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (PS-76). The frigate was overtaken by Typhoon Clara. Country: Philippines (PHL)
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Navy League of The U.S. Excursion for Patients at Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, 1918
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Awarding of medals.. .
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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1996 Title: I'm Glad to See You Category: Feature Place: Second Place Brief Description: A black and a white soldier show their well developed muscles as they engage each other in a friendly but competitive stance and shout. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown
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Grupo de scouts de Sant Sadurni, en campamento dArànser, en la Cerdanya, 1962.
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Col. Vincente Mendez views a map of his landing area. He was the military commander of Group Alpha 66, a die hard Anti-Castro commandos, who launched a small landing in Baracoa, Oriente Province, Cuba, on April 17, 1970.