Historical Military Processions

Black and white images capture large military and civilian processions, including funerals and demonstrations from the early to mid-20th century.

Infantry parade in Neuchatel, Switzerland, mobilisation of the Swiss Army, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLI, No 32, August 9, 1914.
Infantry parade in Neuchatel, Switzerland, mobilisation of the Swiss Army, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLI, No 32, August 9, 1914.
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Anefo photo collection. Closure States General by Minister Beel. Courtyard. 30 June 1956. The Hague
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The London Victory Parade Crowds line the route as Cromwell, and behind, Comet tanks make their way towards the Saluting Base in the Mall, as part of the Victory Parade, 8 June 1945. In the background, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge can be clearly seen.
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British soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace, London, August 1914. Artist: Unknown
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Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945) showing a large crowd of people in the Piazza of Venice proclaiming the Allied victory, in the same place where Mussolini was so often the subject of frenetic ovations and acclaim from the same Roman people.
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Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of February strike at J. D. Meyerplein overview of the ceremonies. February 25, 1959
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05/31/1923. Madrid. Transfer of Remains. The delegation in the transfer of the Remains of the Artists Mr. Francisco Sans. Mr. Ignacio Suarez Llanes, Mr. Eugenio de Lucas and Mr. Nicolás Ruiz de Valdivia. (Zegri photo).
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Anefo photo collection. Closure both rooms by Minister Toxopeus. September 15, 1961. The Hague, South Holland
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Uruguay. Montevideo. Army parade in honour of the President Julio Herrera Obes (1841-1912). May 1, 1890. Engraving by Urgelles. The Illustration, 1890.
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Anefo photo collection. Borinage ceases (protest demonstration). February 16, 1959
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07/31/1921. San Fernando (Cadiz). Burial of a Hero Arrival at the Panteon of Illustrious Sailors of the Corpse of Alferez de Navio Mr. Lazaga.
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11/30/1936. Burial of the French anti-fascist, Captain Nicolas Wolpiansky, of the "Free Spain" Column, who fell in Madrid. Moment in which the body is removed from the CN T address.
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Trooping The Colour -- The Colour Being Trooped. The official birthday of The Queen and the 33rd, of the Duke of Edinburgh was celebrated by the annual ceremony of Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade. June 10, 1954.
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Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary with Sir Clive Wigram watching women using machine cutters at the Royal Army Clothing Department, Grosvenor Road, 21st June 1918.
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Indian braves and Portland townspeople turn out in one big parade honoring the movie stars and visiting press. February 19, 1948.
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05/30/1906. Photo of the attack committed by the Anarchist. Mateo morral against the Kings of Spain, on Calle Mayor, in Madrid. In the Image, Moments after the event.
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Anefo photo collection. Openingen States General / Morning printed. September 19, 1950
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Paris, France, August 29, 1944United States Army troops march down the Champs-Élysées after passing through the Arc de Triomphe during the liberation of Paris parade.
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The crowd, Place de l'Opera in Paris at the time of the arrival of Admiral Avellan and the Russian officers, October 17, 1893 during the celebrations of the Franco-Russian alliance, Paris, France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1893
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A group of children soldiers before the Equestrian memorial to Peter the Great, Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, Russia, c. 1910 A group of children soldiers before the Equestrian memorial to Peter the Great, Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, Russia, c. 1910 Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21911401
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Anefo photo collection. Parade of the Canadian army, the N.B.S., railway staff and various associations for H.M. De Koningin in Amsterdam held. Motorized Bofors Cannons of the 2nd Light Anti Aircraft Regiment Defile for the Queen on the Bordes of the Palace on Dam Square. 28 June 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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The Passing of King George V: Journey from Sandringham to London. The King's favorite pony is seen walking behind the coffin at Sandringham. March 9, 1936.
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Russia - Moscow - Red Square. May 05, 1954.
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The big demonstration on November 28, 1905, for universal suffrage, Prague, Czech Republic, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXII, No 51, December 17, 1905.
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Massive anti-nuclear demonstration against atomic armament for the West German Army. City Hall Square, Hamburg, West Germany. 1958. (BSLOC_2015_2_36)
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Ceremony Of The Unknown Soldier, Rome 1921.
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On 1 May 1961, workers and employees in Hanover demonstrated with demands from their union, Germany, Europe
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Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection
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In Liberated Kiev, Inhabitants speak to red Army Soldiers near the Opera House. March 13, 1944. (Photo by J. Ryumkin, SIB Photo service).
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Vitoria, 03/05/1976. - Impressive demonstration of Mourning, during the burial of the three Workers Killed in the Events of last Wednesday, day 3. Absence of public force and no serious incident. Photo: Teodoro Naranjo.
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Church service in war, Bismarck Memorial by the Grosser Stern, historic picture from about 1915, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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Image of the parade of the School for Reserve Officers of the Unsuded Artillery (S.R.O.O.A.), for the authorities on the Town Hall Bridge in Utrecht, at the age of the celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the school.
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Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945); Depicting the German soldiers in occupied Paris 1941
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The picture shows the burial of six of the victims from the submarine wolf Friday, August 19, 1943 in the Fredrik Church.Officiant ehmsgård, Organist Murgård, Kungl.The fleet musician, conductor Harry Olsson .. The picture shows the burial of six of the victims from the submarine wolf Friday, August 19, 1943 in the Fredrik Church.Officiant ehmsgård, Organist Murgård, Kungl.The fleet musician, conductor Harry Olsson.
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1942 WWII WAR BOND RALLY FEDERAL TREASURY BUILDING NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WALL STREET MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY USA
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Anefo photo collection. Flemish Mars on Brussels, the Flemings armed with banners. October 14, 1962. Brussels
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American Troops Arrive At Guildhall To-Day -- The American Troops Arriving at the Guildhall today. September 2, where the Lord Mayor of London Entertained then to lunch. November 9, 1942. (Photo by Associated Press photo).
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King Haakon of Norway return home after the liberation of Norway after World War Two
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Anefo photo collection. Remembrance Day 1965. Wreath Law at the National Monument on Dam Square. May 4, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Photograph taken of a Pro-German march, past the Paris exhibition 'Bolshevlsme contra l'europe', during the German occupation of France, in World War Two. Dated 20th Century
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German Ex-Servicemen Visit London.A general view of the party in Westminster Hall at a reception given by the Government.eight hundred German ex-servicement, under the leadership of thier president, H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, arrive in London to return the visit of British ex-servicemen to Germany. September 22, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).
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A wild welcome given to british troops at a french village (Lannoy) just after its liberation.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt - Franklin D. Roosevelt inauguration. Parade. Washington, D.C. March 4, 1933.
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Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection
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Anefo photo collection. Endurance Princess Wilhelmina. December 8, 1962
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Fatal Jam At Palace Bridge -- This low aerial of the Imperial Palace at Tokyo shows the huge crowd as it poured over the "Nijubashi," the double bridge, into the Palace grounds New Year's Day to pay their respects to the Emperor and Empress. In the melee 16 persons were trampled to death and 43 others injured.***** tow aerial picture of the ' Imperial Palace at Tokyo shows the huge crowd as it poured over the double bridge into the palace grounds on New Year's Day to pay their respects to the Emperor and Empress. In the melee 17 persons were trampled to death and 100 others injured. January 04, 1954. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Crowds of French patriots line the Champs Elysees to view Allied tanks and half tracks pass through the Arc du Triomphe, after Paris was liberated on August 25, 1944 (photo August 26).
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Anefo photo collection. Reconstruction caps. Unveiling of the monument. October 20, 1947. Noord-Holland, Petten
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Photograph of a demonstration in the Plaza de la Constitucion in Mexico City after the Mexico declared war upon Germany. Dated 1942
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07/12/1941. Blue Division Train Departures to Russia.
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Show of the German Luftwaffe, 1939 photograph Show of the German Luftwaffe in honor of Hitler's birthday in Charlottenburg, part of Berlin. A German eagle with Swastika is on the foreground on the building Berlin photographic support Berlin
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The liberation of Strasbourg, France, November 1944. The French 2nd Armoured Division liberated Strasbourg on 24 November. Civilians surround a jeep in front of the city's cathedral. The photographer is unknown.
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Celebrating Leghorn feast day, blessing and delivery of flags to the National Guard, January 29, 1860. Unification era, Italy, 19th century.
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Danes Take Course at NATO Defense College. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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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.