Military Events and Figures

Historical black and white photos of military events featuring prominent figures in formal attire, set against institutional backgrounds and crowds.

"Reich Protector" Enter Prague -- Baron von Neutrath, mystrey man of Herr Hitler's Privy Council, and Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, chatting to Dr. Hacha, the former Czech President, in the ***** castle at Prague after he had made his State Entry into the former Czech Capital. It is stated that Von Neutrath refused to enter Prague until the German had kept promises to withdraw all military law from the Czech Provinces. April 29, 1939.
"Reich Protector" Enter Prague -- Baron von Neutrath, mystrey man of Herr Hitler's Privy Council, and Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, chatting to Dr. Hacha, the former Czech President, in the ***** castle at Prague after he had made his State Entry into the former Czech Capital. It is stated that Von Neutrath refused to enter Prague until the German had kept promises to withdraw all military law from the Czech Provinces. April 29, 1939.
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William Bobell (Centre), & Two *****. October 24, 1944.
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(Henry) Pu Yi, 'The Last Emperor' of China. Figurehead of Japanese puppet state of Manchuko in WW 2. Shown after World war 2, undergoing 'rehabilitation' in PRC.
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Major-General A. G. H. Cassels, Chief Liaison Officer of the UK liaison staff, had the Archbishop amused with his dry British wit. November 27, 1950.
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España. Guerra civil (1936-1939). El general José Miaja Menant (1878-1958), militar español republicano, y el capitán Carlos Fabra Marin (1904-1970), militar republicano, en Valencia.
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Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Salute to All American Veterans
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The tribute to the Nazi war victims on the Graeberfeld, among them numerous soldiers of the Red Army of the USSR, on the occasion of Anti-War Day on 30 August 1980 in Stukenbrock. Heinrich Alberzt, Germany, Europe
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Anefo photo collection. House Representatives Hearing Committee National Expenses Defense I.V.M. Walrus project. Vice-admiral b.a.b. Field camp. January 20, 1986
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Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., speaks to the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DM-SC-88-07321. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Lieut General Sir Evelyn Barker and Lady Barker.A parcel containing high explosive assembled in the form of a bomb was delivered at the Home of Lieut-General Sir Evelyn Barker, former G. O. G. in C. British Troops in Palestine. He was not at home, Lady Baker inspected it. She suspected that the parcel might be dangeours and has it isolated until the police arrived. May 31, 1945. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).
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Chief of Imperial General Staff up his duties -- General Sir Cyril J. Deverell, today joined the Council as Chief of the Imperial General Staff, transfer from the Eastern Command, which he has held May 1933. He will take part in the staff Talks ***** Belgium.General Sir Cyril J. Deverell photographed at his desk at the War Office today. April 07, 1936. (Photo by Keystone).
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Ma Hongkui (Wade-Giles: Ma Hung-kwei) (1892-1970) was a prominent warlord in China during the Republic of China era, ruling the northwestern province of Ningxia. His rank was Lieutenant-general. He was a key member of the 'Three Ma' (sometimes 'Five Ma') clique of Muslim Warlords who dominated Gansu, Qinghai and Ningxia between approximately 1927 and 1949. Ma Hongkui had a reputation as a good but brutal general who fought well against the Japanese.
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Secretary of State George Shults visits with a Marine participating as a member of a multinational peacekeeping force. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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Hồ Chí Minh, born Nguyễn Sinh Cung and also known as Nguyễn Ái Quốc (19 May 1890 - 3 September 1969) was a Vietnamese Communist revolutionary leader who was prime minister (1946-1955) and president (1945-1969) of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). He formed the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and led the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War until his death. Hồ led the Viet Minh independence movement from 1941 onward, establishing the communist-governed Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945 and defeating the French Union in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu. He lost political power inside North Vietnam in the late 1950s, but remained as the highly visible figurehead president until his death.
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Major Alexander de Seversky. November 3, 1947.
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Anefo photo collection. Second Chamber Committee for Defense Consultation with the Geus and Lent about letter Minister M.B.T. nuclear weapons resources in military service. October 23, 1980
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Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of Independence Day Indonesia, Ambassador Sudjarwo Tjondronegoro (heads). August 17, 1965