Historical Military Portraits

Classic black and white portraits of military figures wearing uniforms, showcasing expressions of authority and history.

Neil Hamilton Fairley 1891-1966

Adml. Donald B. Duncan, U.S.N. -- Vice Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy. November 01, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press)

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Captain sea J. Houtsmuller. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum. January 17, 1967. Brunssum

Yosef Avidar(1906 - 1995) was one of the leaders of the Haganah and the first IDF generals, deputy chief of staff of the Haganah, The head of the Operations Branch, the Israeli ambassador to the Soviet Union and Argentina, the director general of the Ministry of Labour.

Majo-General H. H. Fuller, commanding officer of the 41st Division, which has distinguished itself in some ***** the ***** of the New Guinea fighting. September 22, 1943. (Photo by Associated Newspapers Ltd.).

1945 (CA.). Portrait of General Kindelán.

SHAPE Exercise CPX-4. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Heinrich Himmler in early SS uniform (black tie and cap) with the rank of Oberführer, 1933. Artist: Unknown

Werner Eduard Fritz von Blomberg German minister of war

Neil Hamilton Fairley 1891-1966

Anefo photo collection. General Toulkes. April 29, 1948

Department of Air.Photo shows: Air Commodore A.M Charlesworth AFC, Air Officer Commanding North Western Area. January 02, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Schout-at-night Karel Doorman. 1940-1942}

Anefo photo collection. Generaal Lorillot, successor of General Ely. May 18, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Schout-at-night Arts P.C. Broekhoff. December 6, 1949

General Sir Eric Carden Robert Mansergh, GCB, KBE, MC (12 May 1900 - 8 November 1970) was a senior British Army officer during and after the Second World War.

Replies to Censure-- Brig. Gen. Ernest H. Burst, (Above) Former Judge Advocate General in The Far East Head Quarters And Now A patient in a Manila Hospital, Says He is Bewildered by Government Censure on the Sale of Two Large Philippines Estates in Which He was Involved. April 02, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Sir Collett, M.P. April 01, 1940.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

Anefo photo collection. Pasports Central Warehouse (Gurpkadestraat 110). Major l.m.j.f van Klaveren. January 17, 1952. Amsterdam

Royal Air Force- Italy, the Balkans and South East Europe, 1942-1945. Air Vice Marshal J M Robb, erstwhile Deputy Air Commander, North West African Air Forces, and Air Officer Commanding RAF North West Africa, sitting at his desk at La Marsa, Tunisia, after the absorption of his command by Headquarters Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. Robb was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff (Air) SHAEF shortly after.

Portrait of General Major of Infantry G. H. Christan.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard in Uniform Royal Navy. 1956

Ivan Stepanovich Yumashev (1895 - 1972) Soviet Navy admiral, Hero of the Soviet Union (14 September 1945), and Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Navy from January 1947 to July 1951

A.h.j.l. Fievez, Lieutenant-Colonel der General Staf in the period 1946-1948. In addition, Mr. Fievez held various political functions.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski, the Polish Premier and Commander-in chief (1881 1943) The last visit to Gibraltar of GeneralSikorski before his death, 4 July, 1943

General Heinz Guderian (1888-1954) German army Panzer officer and military theorist. In Invasion of France, led attack crossing Meuse and breaking through French lines at Sedan. Put into practice his rapid blitz-krieg theory.

Anefo / London photo collection. P Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Colonel H.J. Curls. {1940-1945}. Great Britain, London

American Service Chiefs: Major General Frank F. Everest Commanding General, 5th Air Force in Korea. October 3, 1951. (Photo by Camera Press).

Colonel Glen F. Jenks, Commanding Officer, Watertown Arsenal, 1932-1937 , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. Cook b.r.p.f. Hasselman. January 25, 1951

Major General Adrian Carton De Wiart, V.C. March 28, 1946.

General A. Guillaume. July 4, 1951.

Portrait of Commandeur G.B.M. Van Erkel (1906-1998), July 1955.

Sergey Gavrilovich Simonov (1894 - 1986) Russian weapons designer; he is one of the fathers of the modern assault rifle.

Rear Admiral H. B. Farncomb.Portrait of the Admiral aboard the HMAS Hobart. January 30, 1947. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Petrov. Maj A. H. Birse sworn in as the Commission Interpreter. June 11, 1954. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media)

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Portrait of a member of the NSB, 1940 - 1944 contact print Portrait of a member of the NSB. On his collar a distinctive with a rotating Zonnerad, deputy section leader fronts and guilds. Older man with mustache and flapors, barefoot. Netherlands photographic support gelatin silver print anonymous historical person portrayed Netherlands

Tito Attacks East and West -- The Yugoslav Premier, Marshal Josip Broz Tito, is seen Addressing The opening session of Yugoslavia's Third congress of the Peoples front at Belgrade, April 9. He reaffirmed Yugoslavia's Political Hostility Towards Both The Cominform and The Western Powers. August 05, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Vintage photograph. Portrait of General MacArthur

The Man Who Is Putting Fear Into The U-Boat Commanders - Air Marshall Sir Frederick William Bowhill working on a chart at his headquarters somewhere in England.Air Marshall Sir Frederick William Bowhill, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Coastal Command - known throught out the service as "Ginger'. Air Marshall Bowhill commands the coastal defence aircraft which are engaged daily in air attacks on U-Boats or skirmishes with enemy bombers.Sir Federick, 59-year-old Scot, graduated as a pilot in 1913 and served through the last war with the Royal Naval Air Service. Novenver 19, 1939.

Brigadier A.S. Allen. February 19, 1940.

Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak (1874 - 1920) Imperial Russian admiral, military leader. he established an anti-communist government in Siberia--later the Provisional All-Russian Government--and was recognised as the "Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief of All Russian Land and Sea Forces" by the other leaders of the White movement from 1918 to 1920

Reserve second lieutenant KL / Coat of arms of military aviation L. (Leendert) Koops, born on 9-8-1919, seconded to 320 squadron during the Second World War.

General Johanness Eugen Rommel (1891-1944) popularly known as The Desert Fox was a German Field Marshal of World War 11. He earned the respect of both his own troops and the enemies he fought.

Anefo / London photo collection. Portraits / Persons / Anefo London series. Lieutenant J.E. Van Dissel. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Pictures To Illustrate Lord Gort's DespatchA picture taken at G.H.Q. ArrasGeneral the Viscount Gort, V.C. K.C.B. D.S.O. M.V.O. M.C. Commander-in-chief, British expeditionary Force. "I have the honour to submit a report ... October 13, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Air Vice-Marshal R E Saul, Air Officer Commanding No. 12 Group, Fighter Command, talking to Wing Commander R B Lees, the station commander at Coltishall, Norfolk, July 1941.

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 - April 5, 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of general of the army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army.

A photograph of Hans Juttner (1894-1965) a high-ranking functionary in the SS of Nazi Germany who served as the head of the SS Fuhrungshauptamt.

Record Breaker to be New Malta Air Chief - Pictured at the Air Ministry in London today (Tuesday) is Air Commodore N.H. D'Aeth, C.B.E., who has been appointed Air Officer Commanding, Air Headquarters, Malta with the acting rank of Air Vice-Marshal. He begins his new duties early in November.Born in January, 1901, at Wakefield and educated at the Royal Naval Colleges Osborne and Dartmouth, he transferred to the R.A.F. in 1920.He has for nearly two years been Director of Navigation and Control at the Air Ministry, having previously spent two and a half years as Commandant of the Empire Air Navigation School. October 25, 1949.

Commodore Churchill -- Hands on his hips Winston Churchill addresses 615 (county of surrey) squadron, royal auxiliary air forces at famous Biggin Hill Aerodrome today June 18. Mr. Churchill, Honorary air commodore of the squadron inspected the group and saw something of the station he stayed to lunch with the officers The Kent Aerodrome was a base for many of the 1940 hurricanes and spitfires. June 18, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. General curls, commander of the military authority. 1945

The uniforms of S.A. - The victorious National Socialist movement has in its S.A. the backbone of which is born of the idea of self-help. The individual badges of S.A. uniforms. August 28, 1933.

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Legionnaire, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 1935. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection

Mediterranean C-in-c Reads His New Year Message To the 'mike'. January 1943, Cairo. Admiral Sir Henry Harwood, KCB, OBE, Commander in Chief, Mediterranean Fleet broadcasting his New Years message, from the studio of the Egyptian State Broadcasting Corp, Cairo.

Named Koje Director - Brig. Gen. Haydon L.Boatner(above), today was named commander of the Koje Island Prisoner of War Camp in Korea. He replaces Brig. Gen. Charles F.Colson, relieved of the post he held for four days. The switch in commanders of the turbulent camp was announced by Gen.James A.Van Fleet, Eighth Army Commander. May 13, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Jose Miaja Menant (1878 - 1958 ) army officer of the Second Spanish Republic. At the start of the military rebellion That lead to the Spanish Civil War, he remained loyal to the Republican government and was appointed Minister of War.

Anefo photo collection. 60 years knight military willem order. HR. Bunch. July 30, 1961

Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen. August 28, 1955. (Photo by Official U.S. Army Photo).

Captain Wallin .. Captain Wallin.

Black tracker *****. March 18, 1940.

Capt. G.H. Bonnell

Doctor Is Sent For Trial.Detective Sgt. Edward Anning. Dr. Robert Strang, 42, of Bute-Street, South Kensington, S.W., was committed for trial to the Old Bailey at West London Court to-day charged with shooting at Detective-Sergeant Edward Anning, with intent to murder him. He pleaded not guilty and reserved his defence. His £1,000 bail was renewed.Sergeant Anning gave evidence and told of a struggle with Dr. Strang, who had a gun. October 11, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contact Picture).

Mr. T. Campbell Black war time R.A.F. pilot Scott co-pilot air race. October 15, 1934.

Poll photo collection. Scotland - Kazerne Edinburgh Castle. Portrait of a sergeant. August 1934. Edinburgh, Great Britain, Scotland

The Commander In Chief, Home Forces -- This picture is of General Sir Bernard C.T. Paget, K.C.B.D.S.O., M.C., The Commander in chief of the home forces. March 16, 1942. (Photo by Planet News Ltd)

Major-General Sir John Duigan, Chief of N.Z. General Staff. October 14, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Mr. F.J. Kranenburg State Secretary for War. May 17, 1951

Squadron Leader Richard Crosswell who arrived in Sydney from Japan today after Commanding the 77 Suadron in Kores.Squadron Leader Cresswell was photographed at the Hotel Australia where he is staying. October 14, 1951. (Photo by Kenneth Issitt).

Portrait photo of Lieutenant General J.G. Roos, commander of the land forces.

Gen. Kenji Doihara. May 21, 1946.

Alexander Sachs (August 1, 1893 - June 23, 1973) was an American economist and banker. In October 1939 he delivered the Einstein-Szilard letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, suggesting that nuclear-fission research ought to be pursued with a view to possibly constructing nuclear weapons, should they prove feasible, in view of the likelihood that Nazi Germany would do so. This led to the initiation of the United States' Manhattan Project.

DD-SN-07-13021. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Osami Nagano, naval member of the Japanese Supreme War Council, whose succession to his imperial Highness Prince Hiroyasu Fusimi, as chief of the Naval General Staff was announced today. Photo was taken just after the announcement was issued. April 9, 1941. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

Anefo photo collection. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. 1945

State Railways, SJ Personnel, Personnel Traffic Office, etc. Nordahl

Portrait of Lieutenant Ernst Bjuggren, 1929 Portrait of Lieutenant Ernst Bjuggren, Military Flight Driver and Air Span.

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Alleged Japanese war Criminal on trial at IMTFE : Shunroku Hata, one of the 26 alleged Japanese War Criminals now on trial at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, in the War ministry Blog., Tokyo, Japan. January 21, 1947. (Photo by Malone, Signal Corps U.S. Army).

Major Fey Commits Suicide -- Major Fey, reported to have committed suicide in Vienna.Major Emil Fey has committed suicide in Vienna with his wife and son, it is reported today March 16. January 15, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

General Major Kite G.W. (Gijsbertus Willem) De Zwaan, (1912-1991). Deputy Chef of the Air Force Staff from 3 to 1966 to 8/21/1967.

NATO Delegates. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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Gordon BennettYoungest General in The A.I.F.H. Gordon Bennett Has Senate Aspirations.Mr. H. Gordon Bennett, who is a candidate for selection to the U.A.P. Senate tea, was the youngest general in the A.I.F. when at 29 he was promoted Brigadier-General commanding the 3rd Infantry Brigade. He temporarily commanded the 1st Australian Division for periods in 1917 and 1918, and is still serving in the Militia Forces with the rank of major-general.After the war he was assistant actuary with the Commonwealth Bank, then became a manufacturer and in 1928 was appointed Civic Commissioner of Sydney, holding that office until the termination of the Commission in 1930. July 6, 1937.

Sons Follow in Footsteps of U.S. GeneralsThe United States Military Academy at West Point includes among its cadets studying to be Army officers the sons of four United States general taking part in the North African offensive against the Axis.Here are Cadet William D. Clark and Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark second in command in Allied operations in North Africa. August 30, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.)

Anefo photo collection. Press conference on NATO exercise "Atlantic-Lion" of the Army. General Major Cohen (national territorial commander). June 27, 1983

Theodor Eicke (1892 - 1943), German SS functionary during the Nazi era. He was one of the key figures in the development of Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. Eicke served as the second commandant of the Dachau concentration camp from June 1933 to July 1934, and was one of the executioners of SA Chief Ernst Rohm during the Night of the Long Knives purge.

Portrait of a member of De Wa, 1940 - 1944 contact print Portrait of a member of the WA. On his collar a distinctive of a star with a line underneath: lower frame WA, Vaandrig. Braided shoulder covering, the Wolfsangel on his left sleeve. Barefoot. Netherlands photographic support gelatin silver print anonymous historical person portrayed Netherlands

General Blamey ... bitterness developed between two strong-willed personalities.Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey . . . "a hard man to toss". November 2, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Purification: Amsterdam Levantkade internment camp. Reporting of the internment camp on the Levantkade in Amsterdam. Now there are approx. 4200 prisoners, there is room for 30,000 people. June 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Field Marshal Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell, (1883 - 1950). He served as Commander-in-Chief, India, from July 1941 until June 1943 and Viceroy of India, until his retirement in February 1947.

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976) Anglo-Irish British Army officer known as Monty

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