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Historical Military Parades

Black and white images of military parades from various historical events, depicting soldiers in formation, with a solemn and formal atmosphere.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of Sergeans divorce to students from the V Bataljon Framework School Tjimahi. Saturday morning November 27, 1948, Tjimahi were solemnly promoted to Sergeant in the Safety Battalions, 33 king-trained corporalists in Tjimahi. The new executives came from Sumatra and Madura and will return to it as soon as possible. November 27, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjimahi

The 1966 victory parade.

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Anefo photo collection. Zuiderzeewerken seal Hole Knardijk at Harderwijk, cheers workers. October 28, 1954. Harderwijk

Army personal being trained in the use of Verey Pistols in preparation for the 2nd security hear aerobic carnival in farm cave on Nov 2. October 29, 1946.

Some of the 60,000 Volksstrum engaged in the Battle of Berlin, April 16-May 2, 1945. These civilian members of the German militia are armed with anti-tank rocket-propelled grenades, 'Faustpatrone'. World War 2. (BSLOC_2014_8_73)

Lots with flags..

Vintage photograph. West Point Cadets marching in Army Day parade

Scout parade, 1920s-1930s, Wellington, by Roland Searle.

Soldiers train in the art of semaphore; i.e., distance telegraphy, regularly since mobilization. Training has been conducted by the 45th Division (elements of the Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona National Guards). As maneuvers begin, importance of this vital function of the army becomes of more importance. U.S. Army Signal Corps photo taken at Camp Berkeley, Texas, on April 23, 1941; neg. no. 118779.

Military parade in Piazza della Vittoria, October 28, 1939, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Adolf Hitler 1889-1945. German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party, with Brown Shirts in Munich

Photograph of Government T men try out their shooting. Dated 1935

06/05/1971. A representation of the Various Arms of the Spanish Army that participated in the Victory Parade, presided over by Franco and Prince Juan Carlos.

New SHAPE Headquarters in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

1975 Victory Parade.

Communist Chinese soldiers, holding Chairman Mao's Red Book. June 1971.

DN-SN-85-07022. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Nuremberg Rally was the annual rally of the Nazi Party in Germany, held from 1923 to 1938. They were large Nazi propaganda events, especially after Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933. These events were held at the Nazi party rally grounds in Nuremberg from 1933 to 1938.

Comrades of the soldiery who fired on the mob in Dublin (without orders), after having intercepted gun-running national volunteers: Men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Date: 1914

10/31/1928. Benito Mussolini greets A la Romana while reviewing the Metropolitan Police force on the occasion of the third anniversary of its Foundation.

Anefo photo collection. Marvo negative. December 1, 1950

Revolution celebrations in Italy:On occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Revolution day, giving the 10th anniversary of the foundation of Fascism celebrated throughout Italy. On the Piazza Venezia in Rome listened an immense crowd of "Great Rapport" the Duce over fascism.Look at the immense crowd during the speech *****. April 25, 1933.

Mr. Churchill's Visit To Tripoli -- The Prime Minister driving down the ranks of men of the Royal Tank Regt. drawn up for inspection in Tripoli. Escorted by a famous fighter squadron Mr. Churchill arrived in his private aircraft at Castel Benito airport Tripoli. He was greeted by General Sir Harold Alexander and General Sir Bernard Montgomery. In a speech to the troops before proceeding to Tripoli itself, he stated that he made the trip for the express purpose of thanking the Eighth Army on behalf of the King for their historic advance. February 1, 1943. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

DA-SN-85-09239. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Description: Jamaica. 'His Excellency the Governor, Sir Kenneth Blackburne takes the salute at the official opening of the Legislature on May 8, 1962'. Photograph No.: ZZZ 105413. Official Jamaica photograph compiled by Central Office of Information. Copyright of Jamaican Public Record Office. Location: Jamaica Date: 1962 May 8 jamaica, caribbean, caribbeanthroughalens

06/30/1918. At the Silver Jubilee of the Kings of England. Famenine demonstration in front of Buckingham Palace. 1.-Ss.Mm. Talking with Some Soldiers before the Review. 2.-The Mechanics. 3.-The Farmers. 4.-Police Officers. 5.-the Nurses of the Endel St. military hospital 6.-those of the Naval service. 7.-The Workers of the Munitions Factory. 8.-from the Post Office service. 9.-Red Cross Nurses. 10.-the Tramways.

Queen Mother Receives Bearer Party -- The Bearer Party of the King's company 1st. battalion Grenadier Guards, who carried the King's coffin during the funeral ceremonies, were received by the queen mother at Buckingham Palace Feb. 21. Each man was given a signed photograph which they are seen carrying in large envelopes as they left the palace. February 21, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Irish Free State Sweepstake in Dublin - Girls, dressed as jockeys, putting the counterfoils into the huge drum. July 04, 1932. (Photo by Central News).

Photograph of Hitler Youth members. By Helmut Stellrecht (1898-1987) Nazi politician and propagandist. Dated 1939

Hitler youth circa 1933-34

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: December 10, 1935 Abyssinian regular troops marching before heading to the front.

March 17, 1963 Genoa Alpine parade

Detail of battle, Sarcophagus of Portonaccio, Palazzo Massimo, National Museum of Rome, Italy

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

Five cadets at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, shooting pistols. July 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival four-day Nijmegen. July 31, 1964. Nijmegen

Arrival ceremony for Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy and President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III (both in center left), stand on the reviewing platform during arrival ceremonies in honor of Archbishop Makarios III. Also standing on platform (L-R): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Spyros Kyprianou; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. (U.S.N.); Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, Zenon Rossides (in front, left of microphones); U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Fraser Wilkins; and U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke (holding hat). Naval Aide to President Kennedy, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (saluting), stands right of platform. Also pictured: Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa; Ambassador of Ghana, William M. Q. Halm; Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, Bülend Uşaklıgil; Ambassado

Dinner in honor of Habib Bourguiba, Sr., President of Tunisia, 8:00PM. United States Marines stand in formation on the South Lawn for a musical military review following dinner in honor of President Habib Bourguiba, Sr., of Tunisia. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Party day in Nuremberg (overview) 1936. 28 March 1974. Nuremberg

The legion in the 1973 victory parade.

Princess Elizabeth On Parade. The Royal Worcester Procelain statuette of Princess Elizabeth in her Grenadier Guards uniform on her favourite horse Tommy, ready for export. When Princess Elizabeth rode with the king at the Trooping the Colour ceremony, she inspired one of the finest miniatures ever made by craftmen at the Worcester-Royal Porcelain Company. At the request of the Queen less then 200 have been made, and these are mainly for export. March 1, 1949.

Junior Red Cross Auxiliary forming American Flag, Gulf Div., New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, American National Red Cross Photograph Collection, September 1918

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0230. 1956

Communist China's Forces -- Young Members of The Women's Section of the people's liberation Army rehearsing songs. November 21, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Ereveld Tjililitan. "U-Brigade says goodbye to her killing". Fire bowl with irrecompagnie road march marched in the background. November 8, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Members of the Society of Friends of Chemical Defense and the Chemical Industry, Anonymous

SS Guard on Parade at a Nazi Party rally in Nurmberg, late 1930s. Artist: Unknown

High angle view of a group of soldiers marching, Red Square, Moscow, Russia, November 7, 1941

Seamen on line ...

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening the beer brewery in the downstairs of Batavia. Collect bottles. June 1947. Batavia, Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Java, Dutch East Indies

Nazi rally marches through the Brandenberg Gate in Berlin, Germany 1933

Nazi Germany, Entrance of the Nazi flagbearers at the Party Day rally in Nuremberg, 1933.

Mussolini Inspects Women's Army In Rome. Signor Mussolini takes the salute. 70,000 members of the Italian women's fascist corps were inspected in Rome by Signor Mussolini. May 30, 1939.

Photograph of Ebensee concentration camp prisoners. Established by the SS to build tunnels for armaments storage near the town of Ebensee, Austria in 1943. It was part of the Mauthausen network. Dated 1945

10-18-38 - Tokyo - 10,344 Heroes enshrined - On the 2nd day of the special grand festival of the Yakusuni shrine to enshrine 10,344 heroes who fell in the China Incident, today, War Minister, Navy Minister and other high officials paid worship at the shrine. Photo shows: Soldiers of the Japanese Army as they assembled in front of the shrine to honor thie deceased comrades.

A color guard consisting of five Maine State Troopers stand at attention on the pier, during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Memorial Day in magrates. Military cemetery. May 30, 1957

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reportage Dajeuhkolot (Bandoeng sector). KNIL soldiers are addressed by an officer at an increase in the hall of a large building. 19 February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Depression .... men were taking wage cuts or being laid off altogether.December 12, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Harskamp camp where SS people and countrykeepers are self-employed. A "Bühne" was built in Kamp Harskamp, where a few performances per day are given through and for the comrades. Singers and musicians bring their number for a large audience (addiction Anefo). June 1, 1945

Anefo photo collection. Memorial Day at Margratens honorary cemetery The cemetery. May 30, 1969. Margraten

Red Guards China's shout long-live Chairman Mao ! during the Cultural Revolution. China 1967

Photo moment on the occasion of the commissioning of the Marine Vliegkamp 'De Kooy'. The commander of seaworld forces, vice-admiral A. de Booij, inspect the honorary guard. Is part of the object series 540662 to 540666.

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

12/31/1937. Final scene of the solidarity party in favor of the Sons of the Spanish Republicans, in Ghent (Belgium). Photo Waro.

Nazi Germany, Hitler Youth, c. 1935.

'Parade in Red Square, December 1947', Moscow, Russia. Artist: Unknown

Ancient Age. Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. An army. Engraving. Las Glorias Nacionales. Volume I, Madrid-Barcelona edition, 1852.

Nazi banners circa late 1930s or early 1940s.

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

The Negotiating Teams in the Communist-United Nations Korean Conference -- Communist and United Nations truce teams pose at the negotiation site at Pan Mun Jon. Top: - the Communist sub-delegation with Chinese General Haich Fang (Middle left) and North Korea General Lee Song Cho (middle right). Others are aides and interpreters. The United Nations delegation below L to R:- Major Gen. Howard Turner (USAF); Major Gen. Lee; Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy USN; Rear Admiral R.E. Libby USN); Gen. Henry I. Hodes (USA); Rear Admiral Arleigh A. Burke (USN). Libby is relieving Burke as a delegate. January 09, 1952.

St. Vincent's Jay-Jays marching band , Parades & processions, Marching bands. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Recruits in Physical Training. ca. 1942, Physical training Program for Recruits

Special Civil and Military Service Examinations, in Joseon era Korea. These civil service exams were annual and defined the intake of new appointees to the army and civil service. 1795.

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