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Historical Military Parades

Images depicting military formations and parades from various eras, featuring soldiers in uniform, flags, and organized movements in historic settings.

Men Of The 390Th Bomb Group Stand In Formation As They Await Presentation Of Medals At An 8Th Air Force Base In England. 20 Sept. 1943.

The tamber corps of the chapel of the Royal Air Force passes the Deignel Point with, among others, H.M. Queen Juliana and Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard during the Parade in Ede on the occasion of Liberation Day.

26,237 Chinese Troops And 388 Tons Of Supplies Were Moved By 60 Douglas C-54's Of The Air Transport Command In Twenty Days, During 'Cannon Project' When The 94Th Chinese Army Went From Liuchow To Shanghai, China To Accept The Surrender Of 300,000 Japaneseanese

Anefo photo collection. Decision of 22 officers in Doorn. February 8, 1951. Doorn

07/31/1936. An aviation column organized in Buitrago, ready to go out to the line of fire.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Wilhelmina reveals the Marechaussee monument to the King Willem III-Kazerne in Apeldoorn. October 26, 1949. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral captain at sea J. P. H. Perks. The procession on the way with music commander Heemskerk. December 6, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard at the Princess Irene Brigade in France. Prince Bernhard at the Princess Irenebrigade in France. The prince inspects the honorary guard of the 3rd Canadian division. 1944. France

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Ambon - Menado - Makassar; Training camps KNIL. Tomohon at Menado is a training camp for KNIL recruits . January 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Celebration Name DECEMBER DECEMBER DIVISION Extrazight (officers and sports competitions). Lieutenant De Graaf van de Prins Bernhard Chapel explains the oath. December 7, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Home guard troops, with bared bayonets, carrying mess kits at Sojourner Truth Homes, a U.S. Federal Housing Project, during riot caused by white neighbors' attempting to prevent black tenants from moving in, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Arthur S. Siegel, U.S. Office of War Information, February 1942

Anefo photo collection. Central Band Raf at Valkenburg airport. October 21, 1949. Valkenburg, South Holland

Military officers in line at ceremony , Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Soldiers , Soldiers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Civilian Conservation Corps - Camps - West Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Anefo photo collection. Marvo funeral Adelborst Hendriks, The Hague. July 21, 1954. The Hague, South Holland

Air Force manager inspects the marine scene on Fårösund, 1937 . Air Force Manager Torsten Friis inspects the marine scene on Fårösund, 1937. Greeting on the manage set before Hangar.

German Graveyard In Genoa, Italy.

British Soldiers In Formation In Front Of A Lockheed P-38 Lightning During A Presentation Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In Italy. 90Th Photo Reconnaissance Wing.

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Estimation of the Cordesius soldiers and Walraven to 1st lieutenant in Kamp Morib Beach on Malacca. March 6, 1946. Malacca, Malaysia

The students at the Imperial Military Academy doing a sword drill / Abdullah Frères, Phot, Constantinople

Princess Elizabeth Takes Salute At RAF ***** Passing-Out Parade -- Princess Elizabeth takes the salute at the march past of the RAF cadets at the Passing Out Parade at Cranwell today.HRH Princess Elizabeth today took the salute at the Passing-Out parade of cadets at the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, and presented the awards to prize-winning cadets. August 1, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Air Station Miami Florida General Muster. Air Station Miami Florida, 12 January, 1935. General Muster Photo by Pan American Photo Service.

Mp'S Who Are On Duty At A 379Th Bomb Group Base In England Pose For The Photographer. 12 June 1944.

Poll photo collection. Reporting soldiers. Group of soldiers came into a camp. 1945

Description: British Honduras. Opening of Parliament, Belize City, by the Governor His Excellency Sir Peter Stallard, 19 March 1965. Image shows the Governor walking past rows of officers wearing dress uniforms Photograph No R 35025 Official British Honduras photograph compiled by Central Office of Information. Crown copyright reserved. Location: British Honduras Date: 1965 Apr belize, caribbean, caribbeanthroughalens

Transfer of command about the Dutch Brigade in Seedorf by Brigadegeneraal J.D. Berghuijs to Brigadegeraal C. Knulst.

Changing Guard At Four-Power Prison - American troops snap to attention outside Spandau prison, Berlin, as they relieve Russians during monthly change of guard. Prison houses the former deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess and six comrades serving sentences of from 10 years to life. The four powers take turns maintaining the guards. August 02, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Aircraft, Burma, India &Ceremonies& Decorations, Awards, War

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Sailors in the port of Willemstad awaiting the arrival of HM Kruiser de Ruyter. October 18, 1955. Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2-year anniversary l.t.d. 85 in Padang. Ceremony on ereveld. Kranzegging. August 20, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A group portrait of the soldiers of Company, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry, prior to the units demobilization. The company is a reserve unit that was called to active duty during Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Hood State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Aircraft, Burma, India &Troops &Paratroops

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection Colonel Thomson, Tribune Parade, vacant outdoor care. Extraction exchange. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Liberation parties: Leeuwarden and Apeldoorn. Military music corps parade on the market square in Apeldoorn, under great interest. May 1945. Apeldoorn

Civil War: Mathew B. Brady photograph of Union soldiers, c. 1860's.

Major General Earle Partridge Reviewing Personnel Of The 493Rd Bomb Group At An Airbase In England, 5 January 1945.

Deilé of the German Reichsarbeitdienst. For the Rijksmuseum, the German Reichsarbeitsdienst holds a dehip for SEYSS INQUART, which brings the Hitler greeting. Text strip of photo stuck.

Denmark After Liberation 1945 The marchpast of the band of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during the Victory Parade held at Copenhagen racecourse.

Gas masks. June 19, 1942.

Gebrow-Worobuijowka Captured Russians from the destroyed Russian 6th Corps. Brought in by troops of the 32nd ITD; probably near Gebrow-Worobuijowka, Galicia; photographer: 9. Korpskommando.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC farewell parade 3rd infantry brigade group. Traffic jam. 2nd Eskadron 1st Regiment Hussars van Boreel?. March 10, 1947. Batavia, Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Java, Dutch East Indies

Major General Nathan F. Twining Presents The 376Th Bomb Group With Two Streamers For Their Banner Representing The Two Presidential Citations To The Group, One For Their Part In The Libyian Campaign And One For The Ploesti Raid, At A Ceremony In San Pancr

Civilian And Military Personnel Attend One Of The Rallies During The "Wings For Victory Week" Viii Bomber Command, England, 2 June 1943.

US Dead - US Troops. June 12, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade in Bandoeng on the birthday of Princess Juliana. Flying aircraft fly over. April 30, 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

1940s ROWS OF AMERICAN WORLD WAR II SOLDIERS STANDING AT ATTENTION WITH RIFLES

Sample load, group law Group portrait. Sample load of aircraft wing to aircraft J 23. A large number of men stand on a wing in hangar.

Anefo photo collection. Mars for General Major M.R. De Bruyne, Marinierskazerne, from Ghentkazerne Rotterdam. June 22, 1949. Noord-Holland, Rotterdam

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Jonkman sworn. Swearing jewelry r.g. Jonkman like Lieutenant? Parade after the end of the attachment. January 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Group, officer and staff of Salem Light Infantry Veterans Association, parade October 7, 1891 , Military officers, Veterans. Frank Cousins Glass Plate Negatives Collection

Troops 'toughening up' 372nd Infantry , Soldiers, Military training, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 372nd. Jack Miller Collection

Group portrait of the motorized field police in Lampong; The speed of performance of field police lies in its motorcycles. PART or Reminder Album for F.J. Junius, Departing Resident of Lampong (South Sumatra).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Prince Bernhard Chapel to Surabaya. Chapel concert. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Anefo photo collection. Overview with flag. October 21, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Ambonians. May 3, 1951

Yale Class Day -- Class of 1884

German Military Cemetery in Warsaw, Soldiers graves during the Polish Campaign of 1939 Operation Barbarossa - German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - 15th Infantary Division of the Thuringia-Kurhessen Division

A number of military attachés visits the petty officers' school (O.Os.) in Weert.

Madrid, 10/17/1906. Entry of the Madrid hunters battalion in this court.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Funeral General Track. Funeral General Track on Ereveld Menteng Pulo. 28 May 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

SHAPE Handover Ceremony (Handover of SHAPE Command). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Reviewing Party Inspects Troops Of The 1923Rd Engineer Battalion (Avn) During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In Iceland. 28 October 1944.

When these Red Cross girls landed in Egypt after almost 50 days of ocean travel, soldiers greeted them with wild cheers, and fought to carry their luggage. The group waits for jeeps, army trucks and buses to take them to Cairo.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Belawan. General PINKE T.G.V. The arrival of Catalina flight. Admiral Pinke shakes the hand of a few naval officers. April 24, 1948. Belawan, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Government information service. The Germans leave the throw away. Walking next to their bikes they will return their luggage. May 1945. Het Gooi

From the French Navy. The commander of the Battleship "Massena" Reviewing the crew 02.09.1911 Toulon.

Inspection of four companies of infantry students at the Imperial Military Academy "en colonne serrée de campagnie" / Abdullah Frères, Phot, Constantinople

Dress parade, U.S. Naval Academy | Library of Congress

Presentation of the colors during a decoration ceremony at a base somewhere in Libya.

Freedom of City for Gordon Highlander -- The Duke of Gloucester the Gordon Highlanders at Harlaw Field, Aberdeen.H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, as Colonel-in-chief, accepted the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen on behalf of the Gordon Highlanders on Saturday. August 22, 1949. (Photo by Fox)

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

American Troops March In Review During A Ceremony Of The Liberation Of Bologna, Italy.

Lots with flags..

America Honors Her Pacific War Heroes -- American Air heroes who took part in the battle against Japanese forces during the surprise attack on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor are pictured here as they were presented with medals in a ceremony at Honolulu Major General Frederick L. Martin is pinning the Distinguished Service Cross on Lieut. George S. Welch While Lieut. Kenneth M. Taylor waits to receive the same award. Welch shot down four of the Jap invaders while Taylor accounted for tw

Brig. General Earl H. DeFord addressing a group of men who have just been presented awards. Alaska.

Anefo photo collection. Decision officers Medical Service, Amersfoort. November 26, 1953. Amersfoort

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.

Anefo photo collection. Decision in Driebergen in Woestduin. September 20, 1951. Driebergen

Row of boys in uniform with sjerpen in the reception hall of the Palace of the Sultan van Langkat, 1919 photograph This photo is part of an album. photographic support gelatin silver print palace - AA - civic architecture: inside. historical persons. (military) uniforms Sumatra

Officers Of The 78Th Fighter Group Stand In Formation On The Day After V-E Day At 8Th Air Force Station F-357 In Duxford, England. 9 May 1945.

Signal Reading -- Strictly vocational training up a very small percentage of the timetable. Shown is a class reading a signal lamp mounted on the flagstaff (right background) in front of the college. One Cadet facing the lamp reads whilst the second, his back to the lamp, takes down the message. December 01, 1949.

Spanish Infantry marching out of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War, 1898

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Excessory palace. The Dutch flag is hoisted. A British and Dutch officer bring military regards. 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Retiring COL Thomas F. Qualls, commanding officer of the 1ST Mar. Regt., 1ST Mar. Div., Fleet Marine Force, presents his staff during his change of ceremony. He was relieved by COL John A. Studds. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A group portrait of the soldiers of Company E, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry, prior to the units demobilization. The company is a reserve unit that was called to active duty during Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Hood State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA)

The honorary guard of the wardrobe hunters the Schiphol Airport on the arrival of the Crown Prince Harald V of Norway and reception by the Princesses Margriet and Christina. 8th photo of series. Marriage of H.K.H. Princess Beatrix and Z.K.H. Prince Claus.

The mariniers chapel plays between the two teams at a friendly football match in Caracas between a team of Kruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) and a Venezuelan team during a (unofficial) visit of the cruiser with the commander of the Seaworthy forces (BDZ) vice-admiral A. de Booy (1901-1997) to Venezuela in October 1955.

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Dutch troops on their army base in Great Britain during the Second World War. Prince Bernhard appeals to men's shock troops. 1940. Great Britain

Ceremonies Anniversaires Debarquement Sud France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Changing command ceremony from Col. Mesick to Col. Tabor , Armories, Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the "Silver Rifle" in the Harskamp. June 10, 1960. Harskamp

Algerian Desert Maneuvers. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Vintage photograph. View of rows of soldiers wearing military uniforms in field

MGEN Keith A. Smith, commanding general, Marine Corps Air Station, presents a trophy award to the 2nd Marine Division Band for their outstanding performance during the Azalea Festival in Norfolk, Virginia. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Brigadier General F. Harlington, Alexandria Area troop Commander, salutes while the British flag is lowered to half-mast on the desert Battlefield of El Alamein where Rev. George Edward hope held services commemorating the fourth anniversary of the decisive battle, October 23. October 28, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

DN-SN-85-05680. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Command transfer A division and TTC East Java at Mansergh Square in Soerabaya. Command transfer A division. The old and new commander. Left General Major of the Marinier M.R. De Bruijne (Bruyne). Right General Major W.J.K. Baay. October 3, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Guard mount in Camp of 114th Pennsylvania Inf'y, Brandy Station, Virginia, March (i.e. Feb.),1864. Title from item, Illus. in: E468.7 .G2, Gardner's photographic sketch book of the war / Alexander Gardner. Washington, D.C. : Philp & Solomons, c1866, v. II, pl. 55, Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, Virginia, Brandy Station.

Anefo photo collection. Four-day remote marchars. Return nearby. July 27, 1948

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