Historical Military Vehicles and Operations

Black and white images of historical military vehicles, including tanks in rugged terrains and operational scenarios, reflecting past military engagements and operations.

February 2, 1944 - A soldier stands beside the medium tank Killer on which is mounted a dead Japanese light tank.

A Soviet 2S1 122mm self-propelled howitzer. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action with tanks at Toba and surroundings. An M3 Stuart tank passes the hole in the dike road. March 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

February 2, 1944 - A soldier stands beside the medium tank Killer on which is mounted a dead Japanese light tank.

April 22, 1945 - Soldiers of the 55th Armored Infantry Battalion and tank of the 22nd Tank Battalion, move through a smoke filled street, Wernberg, Germany.

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.

An M-60A1 tank is driven to the staging area after unloading from an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft (LCM-8). The 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, is undergoing cold weather training. Country: Norway (NOR)

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

A right rear view of a Soviet-built T-54 main battle tank. Country: Unknown

A Iraqi BMP-1 mechanized infantry combat vehicle sits in a field after being destroyed during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT)

A left front view of a Soviet T-55 main battle tank. Country: Unknown

The commander of a Marine M-60A1 main battle tank traverses the turret during a capabilities exercise (CAPEX). The tank is fitted with explosive reactive armor. (ERA). Subject Operation/Series: CAPABILITIES EXERCISE (CAPEX) Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

M3 and M4 Tank Company at Bivouac, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA, Alfred T. Palmer for Office of War Information, June 1942

A right front view of a Soviet Tu-54 tank. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. WI West Indies / Anefo London series. Dutch West Indies, Suriname. Visit Prince Bernhard. Military parade Paramaribo Prince inspects armored cars. October 1942. Paramaribo, Suriname

Guerra de Indochina. Carro de combate e infantería francesa. Año 1963. Foto Keystone.

An Opposing Forces (OpFor) M-551 Sheridan light tank visually modified to resemble a Soviet T-72 main battle tank rolls past a concertina wire obstacle while on the attack during an exercise. Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Tank Production Going Up! - Beaverbrook Thanks The Workers -- The Latest addition to Britain's "Panzer" strength a "crusader" going "over the top" after being completed by Britain's "Tank Boys".In his Message to "The Tank Boys" lord Beaverbrook, minister of supply, thanked them for their record output in July and said that through their exertions they have "Earned the gratitude and admiration of the people of this Country". September 9, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

A column of Soviet tanks stopped in the Fucik park during the first day of the occupation. Prague, 21th August 1968

Elsevier photo collection. 32nd Regiment Infance major repeat exercises military exercise race "Vogelsang" Eifel Mountains West Germany. peloton heavy centurion tanks supported infantry hill site Eifel. October 10, 1956. Germany, Eifel, Vogelsang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Armers and artillery: Ambarawa, Bringin, Salatiga. A stuart tank of the 2nd Eskadron armored cars passes through a bridge recovered by the genius. July 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Marines gather beside an M-60A1 main battle tank fitted with reactive armor during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

Madrid, 04/02/1951. Battle tanks in front of the Generalissimo's tribune in the XII Victory Parade.

A side view of a Soviet 152mm self-propelled howitzer. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

Soldiers from the British army's 7th Armour Brigade inspect their FV432 armored vehicles following the vehicles' arrival at the King Abdul Aziz Naval Port during Operation Desert Shield.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

World War One was to have a devastating impact on Russia. When World War One started in August 1914, Russia responded by patriotically rallying around Nicholas II. Military disasters at the Masurian Lakes and Tannenburg greatly weakened the Russian Army in the initial phases of the war. The growing influence of Gregory Rasputin over the Romanovs did a great deal to damage the royal family and by the end of the spring of 1917, the Romanovs, who had ruled Russia for just over 300 years, were no longer in charge of a Russia that had been taken over by Kerensky and the Provisional Government. By the end of 1917, the Bolsheviks led by Lenin had taken power in the major cities of Russia and introduced communist rule in those areas it controlled. The transition in Russia over the space of four years was remarkable - the fall of an autocracy and the establishment of the worlds first communist government.

Columns of Tanks

Reims, Marne, Champagne, France battery of 320 in the Muizon plain , 1917 - Marne - Fernand Cuville (photographic section of the armies) (French - Reims , Marne , Champagne , France Batterie de 320 dans la plaine de Muizon). Canon, Front, Artillery, Army, First World War, society, France, Reims, 320 battery, near Muizon

M-3 Tank in Action, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA, Alfred T. Palmer for Office of War Information, June 1942

Centurion Tanks. August 03, 1953.

Equipment. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

DM-ST-89-00717. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A right front view of a Soviet ZSU-23/4 anti-aircraft vehicle. Country: Unknown

Armor train 2 Boden at the national border.

THE BATTLE OF THE LAST PANZER (1969) -Original title: LA BATTAGLIA DELL'ULTIMO PANZER-, directed by JOSE LUIS MERINO.

British Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles 1939-45 Cruiser Mk VI Crusader III (A15)

New U.S. Tank Destroyer -- A new U.S. tank destroyer, self propelled anti-tank gun of 105 mm. The unit, which uses tank type tracks for propulsion, also has an antiaircraft gun for protection against strafing. This picture was made at a fort in the central United States, where the U.S. Army's Armored Force develops weapons and tactics. The new weapon has already been tested in actual battle in North Africa. February 10, 1943.;New U.S. Tank Destroyer -- A new U.S. tank destroyer, self propelled

DM-SN-89-01580. Country: Unknown

Tanks, carriers, armored vehicles (Sherman M4A1; RAM II; GMC Staghound; GMC Otter; HUMBER MK I and MK III; Daimler Dingo; Ford Lynx), 1947.

Left side view, on display, Soviet T-62 Main Battle Tank. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard hands over 35 years old tank for historic cavallel collection in Amersfoort. October 6, 1978

British Iceland Defenses -- These are part of the British military establishment in Iceland reported today from Berlin to be under German air attack. Top, a Walrus sea plane at an Iceland port. Center, Canadian troops man anti-aircraft machine guns mounted on ***** carriers. Bottom, coastal Anti-Aircraft artillery. February 10, 1941. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

DA-ST-86-00216. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '85 Base: Bonnland Country: West Germany (FRG)

Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the British Army 1939-45 Churchill AVRE with spigot mortar

Canada's Pacific defenses -- It is well that this year Canada's explosives production will equal the entire Canadian output during the whole Great War. Thus her coast guns are well provided. June 10, 1942.

Sherman tank in action during World War II. The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II.

DA-ST-86-04133. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Italian tank commander surrenders to British soldier in Libya North Africa World War two 1942

British Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles 1939-45 Infantry Tank Mk II Matilda (A12). Initial production type.

Second World War. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht and tanks in pain of a flue gas cartridge during an exercise insert (probably in Holland)

Red Army In Shattered German Industrial Town -- Troops of the first Ukrainian Army ride on a tank in Gleiwitz, industrial city in German Silesia, As the community fell to the Russians January 24. February 5, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

A Finnish tank destroyed in February 1940. The Winter War, Anonymous

Transfer of command about the Dutch Brigade in Seedorf by Brigadegeneraal J.D. Berghuijs to Brigadegeraal C. Knulst. AMX PRI armored trips in the DEILER after the formal transfer. In the left vehicle the banner of the Limburg Hunters Regiment.

Army Demonstrates Atomic Cannon -- A giant self-propelled cannon designed to deliver an atomic blast deep into enemy territory is demonstrated at the Aberdeen, Md., Proving Ground. The 85-ton weapon, the U.S. Army's largest completely mobile gun, fires a 12-inch shell 20 miles. The shell can be fitted with either an atomic or a conventional high-explosive warhead. This is the first time the army has permitted the cannon to be photographed. September 29, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

WWII. German Mark III tanks and crews on flat rail trailer.

A MIM-104 Patriot Canister is hooked on the DAF crane truck. In addition to the patriot launcher.

Madrid, 5/19/1939. Victory Parade. Some of the armored cars of the National Army that participated along Generalissimo Avenue.

Right front view, on display, Soviet D-30 122mm Howitzer. Country: Unknown

1977 - An overhead view of a Soviet AT-3 Sagger anti-tank missiles mounted on two BDRM-1 amphibious reconnaissance cars.

General De Gaulie's Troops In Training -- Armoured vehicles negotiating rough country during manoeuvres.Manoeuvres by troops and heavy and light tanks belonging to the army of all free frenchman under General de Gaulle's command were staged before British military exports at a camp in the home counties. November 05, 1940. (Photo by LNA).

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