Historical Soldiers in Combat

A collection of black-and-white images depicting soldiers in various combat poses, showcasing military gear and tactics from different eras, conveying a serious and intense mood.

American soldier of 1st Infantry Division motioning to woman refugee to keep her children's heads down during battle, Vietnam, U.S. Army Signal Corps, January 16`, 1966

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Five-day advance by Mountains Patjet, Sendi, SOEMMENT GONDO, Djurang, KoEli, Lember, Brantas, Djoenggo, Batoe. Patjet Batoe. Soldiers in action .. July 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

American soldier of 1st Infantry Division motioning to woman refugee to keep her children's heads down during battle, Vietnam, U.S. Army Signal Corps, January 16`, 1966

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Soldiers lie with weapons Iin attack n the grass. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

05/31/1960. Instruction of Spanish Soldiers in the Pentomic and armored division of Madrid.

An Agriculture machine camouflaging German ***** on the Courland front (Russia). April 2, 1945. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

07/31/1914. Against the German invasion of Belgium. Belgian Soldiers Defending one of the Roads Leading to Liege.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry and Armers KliL. Ambarawa: Even after the order to ending of hostilities, the rounded around the liberated area troubled. With power, our troops occurred against the elements that attempted to obstruct a peaceful development of the areas we found by owing areas. Indonesian Military Soldiers on Exploration in a Endangered Kampong .. August 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Infantrymen advancing after the tanks had passed through during the attack on the enemy positions at Greenhills. October 15, 1950. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

Okinawa, Japan: May 16, 1945 On a ridge north of the capital city Naha, Marines get ready for a campaign to take the town.

Photograph of a German Machine Gun Crew in action during World War One. Dated 1917

Just ***** from Athens of the Greek Air Force ***** ActionA Greek ***** gun post on the lookout for the enemy. December 30, 1940. (Photo by Sport & General Press, Agency Limited).

Casualty Detail -- Stretcher bearers are in the field with the troops in Army manoeuvres, ready to go forward under fire if necessary. July 11, 1950. (Photo by E.H. Turnor).

German artillery observation post in the Kiev region, Ukraine, World War II, photograph by Atlantic from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXX, No 48, November 28, 1943.

Pictured are Soldiers of the300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion resting after combat in Korea, during the Korean War. The 300th AFA was a Wyoming Army National Guard unit deployed to the Korean War in February 1951, entered combat in May 1951, and released from active federal service in September 1954. The unit was awarded some of the nations highest awards, to now include the Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation, as of Sept. 13, 2010. The award will be presented to the surviving members of the 300th AFA Oct. 1, 2010 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Other awards include the Presidential Unit Citation for Battle with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for Battle. The Soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guards 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, currently wear the unit awards as they continue the lineage of the 300th AFA.

Sean Flynn arrived in South Vietnam in January 1966, as a freelance photojournalist; first for the French magazine Paris-Match, then for Time-Life and finally for United Press International. His photos were soon published around the world. He soon made a name for himself as one of that group of high-risk photojournalists who would do anything to get the best pictures; even going into combat. On April 6, 1970, while travelling by motorcycle in Cambodia, Flynn and Dana Stone (on assignment for Time magazine and CBS News respectively) were captured by communist guerrillas at a roadblock on Highway One. They were never heard from again and their remains have never been found. The consensus is that they were both killed by Khmer Rouge in June 1971. The Khmer Rouge, or Communist Party of Kampuchea, ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen and Khieu Samphan. It is remembered primarily for its brutality and policy of social engineering which resulted in m

DN-SN-85-02060. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Marines of Company C, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marine Division fire their M-203 40 mm grenade launchers during a training exercise. Country: Unknown

Second World War (1939-1945). USSR. Battle of Stalingrad. Fought between the German and Soviet army (August 1942- February 1943). German soldiers firing an anti-tank weapon PAK 38. Photography.

11/30/1915. The Italo-Austrian War. Austro-Hungarian soldiers fighting from a height in the vicinity of the Isonzo. Photo: R. Parrondo.

German right flank is attacked at Lubnica Operation Barbarossa - German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - 15th Infantary Division of the Thuringia-Kurhessen Division

Arnhem British Airbourne Troops In Action -- Paratroops taking cover in a shell hole. Nearly 2,000 British troops of the Airbourne Division were evacuated from Arnhem after their stubborn 8-day fight which began on September 17th. These pictures show scenes during the landing in Holland and the actions in the Arnhem area. December 04, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). Pause during patrol people. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Australian infantry wearing gas masks; world war one 1916

US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Three members of the Combat Engineers Battalion are in the offensive position on a mountain during Operation CAX-1-2-82. They are equipped with a M-60A1 machine gun and M-16A1 rifles. Subject Operation/Series: CAX-1-2-82 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Australian infantry wearing Small Box Respirators (SBR). The soldiers are from the 45th Battalion, Australian 4th Division at Garter Point near Zonnebeke, Ypres sector, 27 September 1917.

First Action Picture Of British Airbourne Forces In Holland -- Paratroops in action with 3in. Mortars firing on enemy positions across the Rhine.When the 1st., Allied the 1st. Allied Airbourne army was dropped in Holland, photographers of the Army Film and Photographic Unit were with them. This is one of the first photographs received back from them.One of the photographers writes in a letter dated Sep. 20th., "This is the fourth day if fighting an camera work is almost of the question. All day we have been under shell, morter and machine gunfire. September 28, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

DN-SN-89-03134. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 4th Infantry Brigade ready for advance to Wingi. Group of infantrymen marches over a bridge. One of them evokes. Left and right two soldiers only dressed in underpants. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Vintage photograph. Marines and recoilless rifle aboard jeep

07/31/1936. An advance party in the central sector shooting at their enemy.

Red Army Mortars In Action -- Under cover of a smoke screen Soviet trench mortar gunners shell enemy positions. January 10, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection

Anefo photo collection. Visit Hare Majesty Queen Dutch troops Seedorf surroundings BRD; Soldiers "in field" weapon. August 20, 1986. Germany, Seedorf

Members of U.S.25th Infantry Division drinking from their canteens during break in patrol operations, Duc Pho, Vietnam, U.S. Army Signal Corps, August 31, 1967

Soviet paratrooper in Afghanistan during the Soviet Afghan War. Soviet paratrooper in Afghanistan

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.

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.

Chinese Red Army soldier standing, China

Stretcher bearers convey the wounded to the regimental aid post from a forward position on Shaggy Ridge. February 29, 1944.

On Guard in Trieste Area: American soldiers stand guard with a mounted machine gun at an observation post in the mountains near Trieste. The port is still paralyzed by a general strike which has been declared illegal by allied military authorities. June 7, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press-Paramount News Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reportage Hollandia. Four soldiers posing with arms by the sea. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

A U.S. Marine from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit takes up a defensive position at a helicopter landing zone during Phase I of the NATO exercise Display Determination '81. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Base: Teulada Sardinia Country: Italy (ITA)

07/31/1914. In Campaign Operations. French Infantry Firing during combat Protected by a natural trench.

At departure from Taegu, NDVN soldiers turn a gramophone record on a suitcase ramophone. Departure from Taegu. Doris Day, on the plate, sings goodbye

Behind Enemy Lines, The Marines Fight On... This photograph vividly portrays the action as Marine Saider and Paratroop units landed on a beach on Bougainville eight miles behind the Japanese lines to raid an enemy supply area. Here on the beach, at the edge of the jungle, Marinez fire at snipers in the trees who are attempting to knock out the captured field gun (left, background) which has been Yarned against them. The boxes on the sand contain ammunition for the 37mm, filed piece. July 16, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Marine Corps Photograph).

''Pendant l'action; Nos hommes quittent les tranchees de depart pour se lancer a l'attaque', 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Soldiers posing with a piece of Japanese air cooling gun that has been prepared as a ground gun (flat trackfire). 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Devil's Breath On Hell's Island -- Two Marine privates hit the deck to throw a scorching inferno at the mighty defenses which blocked the way to Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi. Left to right: Private Richard Klatt, of North Fond Dulac, Wis., and Private First Class Wilfred Voegeli (whose home town was not given). March 14, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo).

Manoeuvres - Aust. Troops. June 06, 1951.

In Action In Korea: Men of a 155mm Howitzer crew hold their ears as their gun goes into action in the fight to push back the North Koreans. A front line picture from "somewhere in Korea". August 10, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Japan/USA: Marine Paul E. Ison charges across 'Death Valley' on April 1, 1945. Battle of Okinawa

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Semarang sector. Semarang: Behind a brencarrier is a radiotelefonist in coverage. July 26, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

A Soviet Spetsnaz special operations group on a mission. Soviet Spetsnaz in Afghanistan

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tjileungsir. On July 19, 1946, Tjiteureup Tjileungsir was released from the upmariety. A soldier behind a sloping. July 19, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjileungsir

Royal Air Force in the Middle East, 1944-1945. A crew of No. 2 Armoured Car Company service a .303 Browning machine gun beside their GMC Mark I Otter light reconnaissance car at Habbaniyah, Iraq, after practice manoeuvres in the desert.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Army Comman General Track in a control or observation post. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Parachutists group after a landing?. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The German Invasion of Norway, 1940 A german soldier cradles his pet dog as other troops carry supplies from aircraft at an airfield in Norway, 10 April 1940.

Villedieu, France, August 4, 1944Pvt Charles E. Frady, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Asst Sqd LDR Raymond E. Taber, St. Louis, Missouri and PFC John R. Garstrom, Jamestown, New York, take a short break during a Yank infantry drive in the village of Villedieu.

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.

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.

Vintage photograph. High angle view of two army soldiers shooting during training, Bazooka Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA

World War 1 - French soldiers shelter before the battle continues in the wasteland of forests during the Battle of the Somme, 1916.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification campaign in the mountains of Tasikmalaja by 3rd battalion 1st Cie. Paras and the commands K.t .. Tasikmalaja. Due to increasing unrest and subversive actions in the N. van Tasikmalaja area, a large purification campaign was used here. Parts of the 3rd Inf took part to this promotion. Brig. as well as paratroen and commands. Foot for a foot had to go. Soldiers under severe opposition win, to ultimately make the different gangs harmless. King. Henri Prins of 4-M.P. I and from Rotterdam pulls forward through the burning Kampong Goenoeng-Tjepoe .. May 17, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tasikmalaya

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Garoet. Purification patrols. Chinese. Garness. The purification spatrouille has found a number of Chinese families that hidden itself in a Kamponghuis for the T.N.I. With the few household goods that still rest, they are transferred by their liberators to safer areas. October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Prisoners Captured in France - German War File. February 05, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Turkish Troops, equipped with American guns, execute maneuvers. U.S. engineers are now aiding in rehabilitation of ill-developed highways and railroads. Not only will this help military situation, but open up backward agricultural areas. December 10, 1952.

British Soldiers, Maneuvers - Military. October 22, 1946. (Photo by Yaffa Syndicate).

Men behind stone wall..

U.S. Engineers Can Burn Them Our 1-- PFC Elmer Kuehl (Spring Valley, Wis,) member of a U.S. Combat Engineer unit in England, demonstrating his flame thrower during an attack on a strong point. May 1, 1943. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.)

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) prepare to connect a hose for refueling from a Brazilian replenishment ship during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

French villagers welcome American liberators -- An old French Woman and members of her family give a welcome smile and greeting to Americans in their advance into Normandy. July 17, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953) was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. The Korean peninsula was ruled by Japan from 1910 until the end of World War II. Following the surrender of Japan in 1945, American administrators divided the peninsula along the 38th Parallel, with United States troops occupying the southern part and Soviet troops occupying the northern part. The failure to hold free elections throughout the Korean Peninsula in 1948 deepened the division between the two sides, and the North established a Communist government. The situation escalated into open warfare when North Korean forces invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950. It

U. S. Anti-Aircraft Battery - Shows Teamwork In Action -- This is picture C of the loading sequence. "The Dancer," his body curved, is avoiding both the new shell being passed up and recoil of the gun. The loading is teamwork, requiring a rapid and steady stream of shells passed up from the underground magazine (see top of picture), precise action in setting the fuses and loading the gun, and complete cooperation with other members of the crew, who may be turning the gun around to follow the target or changing the elevation even as the loader is working. February 08, 1943. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

ERROL FLYNN and GEORGE TOBIAS in OBJECTIVE, BURMA! (1945), directed by RAOUL WALSH.

US Participation in World War I, French Battlefields. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

General Mark Clark of the Fifth Army confers with front-line American Commanders at Battalion headquarters above Venafro.

Russia/Germany: Exhausted German soldier at Stalingrad, winter of 1942-1943

Greek Mortar Crew in Drive on Guerrillas Troops of the Greek army engaged in ***** drive against communist guerrillas on the Northern frontier set up a mortar in a wooded vantage point. These troops were part of a large force sent into the territory for the drive against Metsovo, A Strategic Communications Center. May 12, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press).

The Battle of the Somme, July-november 1916

New Zealand troops scale the walls of the French town of Le Quesnoy. In their last major action of the war, the New Zealanders successfully took the town that had been occupied by German forces since August 1914 4 November 1918

Yanks Advance In Smoke ScreenSoldiers of the 1st Infantry regiment, 6th Division, advance in the Cabaruan Hills, Luzon Island, after throwing several smoke grenades ahead. February 19, 1945. (Photo by USA Signal Corps).

A member of Weapons Co., 1ST Bn., 5th Marines, aims an M-47 Dragon anti-tank launcher during an amphibious assault training exercise at Delmar Beach. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LEW AYRES in ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930), directed by LEWIS MILESTONE.

The Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953) was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. The Korean peninsula was ruled by Japan from 1910 until the end of World War II. Following the surrender of Japan in 1945, American administrators divided the peninsula along the 38th Parallel, with United States troops occupying the southern part and Soviet troops occupying the northern part. The failure to hold free elections throughout the Korean Peninsula in 1948 deepened the division between the two sides, and the North established a Communist government. The situation escalated into open warfare when North Korean forces invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950. It

SPECIALIST Fourth Class Richard Pannell (L) instructs Private First Class Robert Roots on how to load and operate the M-2 machine gun mounted on an M-88A1 armored recovery vehicle. Both men are from the 4/37th Armor. Base: Fort Riley State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

On The Russian Front -- Red Army Infantrymen charging as they advance in battle. Released 19/4/44 - afternoon papers. April 30, 1944. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Gading and Plajen, action by mountain field. Action in the direction of Gading, Plajen and Wonosari. The infantry picked up at night around the area, which gangs were signaled, the purification started in the morning. "At ease". If you are so at your leisure it is nice to let your looks over the beautiful scenery slide, but if you have to spite through it? March 9, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Exercise amphibious landing operations troops come to land with vickers machine gun is shot at the landing troops. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Political conversation in a unit of the Soviet army. 1942

Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team hike up a muddy French road in the Chambois Sector, France, in late 1944.

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