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Military Activities in France, 1940

Historical images capturing military operations in France during 1940, showcasing equipment and troops amidst a war-torn landscape.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. View from Culp's hill. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. View from Culp's hill. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.
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The war in Texas - Brownsville, now occupied by the Army under Major-General N.P. Banks, showing Santa Cruz Ferry / from a sketch by L. Avery.. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 Dec. 5, p. 173. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Brownsville (Tex.), 1860-1870.Naumburg. Barracks I - before field and pouring farmerOperation Chastise (the Dambusters' Raid) 16 - 17 May 1943 The Targets: The Moehne Dam before the war (from an easterly direction).Soldiers bathing, North Anna River, Virginia--ruins of railroad bridge in background. Civil War Photograph Collection, No. B815-763. Bathing, Virginia, North Anna River, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel.Atlanta, Georgia (vicinity). Spot in woods where General James B. McPherson was killed, July 22, 1864. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Army shops.Yorktown, Virginia Federal artillery park. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Published in: "War" chapter of the ebook Great Photographs from the Library of Congress, 2013, Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment and supplies, Peninsular Campaign, Va, 1862, artillery (weaponry) , United States, Virginia, Yorktown.Sweden (depicted - name).Sweden (depicted - name)Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.Belle Plain Landing, Virginia. View of the tents of the Sanitary Commission. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Cedar Level Station, Virginia. Station on City Point Railroad. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Prince Carl bottom damage.Prince Carl (pictured - name)Navy Yard , Naval yards & naval stations, Navy Yard. Photographs of the First Naval DistrictUS Civil War. Federal occupation of Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 2 -Nov. 15, 1864, by the Union Army of Gen. William Sherman. These railroad cars and rolling mill were destroyed by Confederates on their evacuation of Atlanta, Sept. 1, 1864. Photo by George Barnard (BSLOC_2018_9_93)Culpeper, Virginia. General Marsena R. Patrick (Provost General, Army of the Potomac) and staff. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Field with grave mound and people working in background. Field with grave mound and people working in backgroundSwamp Angel, Charleston, South Carolina. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.On the campus, U.S. Naval Academy | Library of CongressAircraft, Burma, India &Fields & Installations,SUPPLIES WarHistoric photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.Anefo photo collection. Dravers on Mereveld. December 26, 1950. Utrecht (city)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.Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.White House Landing, Virginia Supply vessels at anchor. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment and supplies, Peninsular Campaign, Va, 1862, Government vessels, United States, Virginia, White House Landing.Photo collection Service army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2nd Company 1-15 Regiment Infantry brings train Republican area. train traffic Magoewo Djokja restored - Dutch soldiers. Steam locomotives rail wagons shunting ground. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, YogyakartaKing Taejong Muyeol (604 - 661 AD), born Kim Chunchu, was the 29th ruler of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He is credited for leading the unification of Korea's Three Kingdom, fully achieved after his death in 668. From where began the Unified Silla period (668 - 935 AD)Fire in Czewl, parking place 2 p. Polish Legions (VIII). Front of the Polish Legions in Volhynia. Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)Löbau. Barracks d. 1. K.S. Hunter battalions no. 12Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.Wind-Break And Sun Shelter Around And Over The Hydroponics Garden On Ascension Island. 28 August 1945.Culpeper Court House, Virginia. Scene in the town with Federal soldiers and wounded Negro | Library of CongressCurves are Not Appreciated Here. SeaBees on Guam first followed the easiest path in providing a usable road quickly. Here they remove part of a mountain to eliminate a curve before paving.. 1946-01-01T00:00:00.Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Instructional photos of Bailey bridge construction in Batoorka and tjilamenie. Bridge at Batoedjadjar or bridge at Tjilampenei. The old bridge is still in the water. December 30, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East IndiesPhotographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.Anefo photo collection. Eastories Betuwe. April 30, 1946. BetuweAnefo photo collection. Motor from the crashed jet hunter. November 14, 1957Dutch Gap Canal, James River, Virginia. Confederate fortifications on James River above Dutch Gap Canal. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.Cutlery No. 217, Service 1903, 1905. Photo on carton of hydraulic engineering works (for the purpose of separation between Maas and Waal). Text above the photo, under the photo a situation card. Inscription; b.: 'The memorial stone of the Maaszijde Viewed 17 Aug. 1904. Signed and dated.Ministry of Information First World War Official CollectionAnefo photo collection. Report Putten. World War II, homes. October 29, 1945. Gelderland, PuttenAnefo photo collection. Airborne monument in Oosterbeek. September 12, 1947. Gelderland, OosterbeekViews on the Appomattox at Port Walthall. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Naval operations, Foster, Amos P, Military service, Commodore Perry (Gunboat), 1860-1870, Blockade running, 1860-1870, Ships, 1860-1870, United States, Virginia, Petersburg , United States, Virginia, Appomattox River , United States, Virginia, Port Walthall , Grant's Northern Virginia Campaign.Photo collection First World War. Ville Dommange - South of Reims. Military Cemetery - July 1918. July 1918. France, Ville DommangePetersburg, Virginia The first Federal wagon train entering the town. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Petersburg (Va.), History, Siege, 1864-1865, Wagon trains, United States, Virginia, Petersburg.Interior view of Fort Sumter in 1864 i.e. 1863. Title from item, Hand written on verso: "In Miller's vol. I, p. 100", Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. Forts & fortifications, South Carolina, Charleston, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Destruction & pillage, Confederate, Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.), 1860-1870, United States, South Carolina, Charleston.Eder Dam after attack Description: Eder dam after attack Date: 1943 wwii, ww2, raf, secondworldwar, dambusters, 617squadron, operationchastiseDetachment 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.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.Leitmeritz. Warrior monument of the field hunter bat. number 1Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.Alexandria, Virginia Magazine in Battery Rodgers. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Forts & fortifications, United States, Virginia, Alexandria.Members of the 554th Civil Engineering Squadron erect tents that will be used to house participants in Exercise Team Spirit '81. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff and facilities, Otis Air Force Base and Hyannis Port, Massachusetts; preparations for birthday party for President Kennedy, Commonwealth Armory, Boston, Massachusetts. White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) prepare for President John F. Kennedy's birthday celebrations at Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.Italo-turkish war. tripolitania. cemetery. 1912. 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.Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Lutheran Theological Seminary. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.