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Historical Military Parades

Archival footage of various military parades from different countries, highlighting troops in formation and ceremonial displays through the years.

Italians Sailors in Sydney. February 7, 1938.
Italians Sailors in Sydney. February 7, 1938.
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Chinese propaganda poster created for the 10th anniversary of National Day. 'Workers, peasants, traders, students and soldiers march hand in hand to build their motherland' by Tsai Chenhua. 1959.
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Adolf Hitler addressing the Reichstag or German Parliament circa 1933-34
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W.A.A.F's Spare Time Drum And Fife Band - The fife's section of the newly formed W.A.A.F.'s band during practice. Members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at an R.A.F Station were very keen on starting their own band. They received full support from the station with the result that a drum and fife band has been formed. Instruments were purchased from their own funds, and the girls, all novices, practice in their spare time. As far as is known there is only one other of these bands in the country. February 20, 1941 (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Salute To the Red Army, Royal Albert Hall, London, 21 February 1943 The combined services giving thanks at the Royal Albert Hall. The picture shows the large Russian flag used as a backcloth.
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José Limón with three soldiers in rehearsal. 1944. Photographs. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Limón, José, José Limón Dance Company, Fort Lee (Va.), Soldiers
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Hitler Inspects Italian Army Italian military cadets stopping out when marching past Herr Hitler who was with the King of Italy and Signor Mussolini. June 20, 1938. (Photo by London News Papers Agency Ltd.).
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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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World War I, French infantry unit, ca. 1914
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Poll photo collection. Presentation of the Military William Order and other awards by Queen Wilhelmina in the presence of the other members of the royal family at the Soesterberg airbase. Tambour corps. June 20, 1946. Soest, Utrecht (province)
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Photograph of a chorus broadcasting a song during the radio announcement of the French National Lottery result 1941, during the German occupation 1941. Dated 20th Century
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Soviet troops at the Motherland monument to the hero's of the Battle of Stalingrad. Volgograd
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Adolf Hitler (* 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn) ( 30 April 1945 Berlin), Leader of the Nazi Party, Reich Chancellor from 1933, also self-appointed "Fuehrer" and head of state of Germany
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Chinese Nationalist Troops Pass In Review -- Motorized troops of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's free China military forces pass in review in Taipei, Formosa on the Double Tenth (Oct.10), free China's first Independence Day. Arms and equipment wore supplied by the U.S., which has a Military Assistance Advisory Group here under Maj. Gen. William C. Chase. October 17, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Adolf Hitler (* 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn) ( 30 April 1945 Berlin), Leader of the Nazi Party, Reich Chancellor from 1933, also self-appointed "Fuehrer" and head of state of Germany
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Adolf Hitler (* 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn) ( 30 April 1945 Berlin), Leader of the Nazi Party, Reich Chancellor from 1933, also self-appointed "Fuehrer" and head of state of Germany
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Fort William, Calcutta, India: a military parade to celebrate the presentation of the new colours to the 1st Battalion of the King's Own Regiment. Photograph, 1906.
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ENTIERRO DE FRANCO EN 1975-CAMION DEL EJERCITO CON EL FERETRO Y DESFILE MILITAR. Location: VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS. CUELGAMUROS. MADRID. SPANIEN. FRANCISCO FRANCO BAHAMONDE (1892-1975).
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New recruits undertake physical training at a Royal Air Force Initial Training Wing, 2 May 1942. New recruits undertake physical training at a Royal Air Force Initial Training Wing.
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Approx. 1939,1941, training Wehrmacht, original caption: 1941 Battalion, hand-over Offenburg, Germany, Europe
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VFW parade, Boston , Parades & processions, Flag bearers, Kilts, Drum majors, Bagpipes. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Riechsfuher Heinrich Himmler (front row, centre) with senior SS staff members 1933
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Royal Air Force Technical Training Command, 1940-1945. WAAF trainee cooks have their hands inspected during morning parade at the RAF School of Cookery at Halton, Buckinghamshire.
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Italian Armistice Day Celebrations. Another picture of the Armistice Celebrations Parade. December 15, 1935.
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"Gupples" At Drill -- Members of the Canadian Women's Army Corps Nicknamed the "Guppies" line up in the snow for drill for mation somewhere in the province of Alberta. The "Guppies" enlist and aim for the rank of Lance Corporal in the Canadian regular army. March 20, 1942. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Army of Saxony, Buildings in Königsbrück, 1912, Landkreis Bautzen, Königsbrück, Dresdner Straße mit Infanterie, Germany
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1943
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June 11, 1963 - Federalized National Guard troops on the campus of the University of Alabama, June 11, 1963 when African Americans Vivian Malone and James Hood registered for classes
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Anefo photo collection. Military DEILÉ for Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Marine Corps. Queen Juliana inspects the Marines at home ten Bosch. December 9, 1965. The Hague, South Holland
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Afjars of crew of practice mobords 5 after the wreaths at the grave of Simón Bolivar in the Pantheon in Caracas in February 1957.
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DD-SC-85-02996. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Dinner at Mount Vernon in honor of Muhammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, 7:45PM. State dinner in honor of President Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan. Aerial view of Continental Color Guard and Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (part of the u201cOld Guardu201d). Mount Vernon, Virginia.