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Military Gatherings and Activities

Images capturing military inspections, gatherings, and performances, revealing camaraderie among soldiers during and post-war.

Freed Polish prisoner (center) of Dachau confronts a Nazi SS trooper for mistreatment of inmates. Still wearing his the striped trousers of his prison uniform, he has a rifle slung over his shoulder. A soldier of the Seventh US Army stands by. April 29, 1945, World War 2 (BSLOC_2015_13_14)

The 8th Army's Recapture of Sollum - Ono man held up for a time by the break in the road out of Sollum whilst the commander of the 8th army, Lt. General Sir Bernard Montgomery, K.C.B. he improved the situation by sitting down to a pinic lunch.Hot on the hools of Rommel's flooing troops, the Eighth army swept into Sollum and up Halfaya pass a few miles away. The navy co-operated closely with the army, bringing up supplies and landing them at suitable points, thus saving at moto transport. November 1, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Negatives series of air force cadets of the Royal Military Academy in 1955.kma.

A number of Garand Schutters rifle set up on a shooting range of the Infantry Schietkamp de Harskamp.

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. Flight-Lieutenant M H Brown and Pilot Officer Chatham of No. 1 Squadron RAF standing by the nose of a Hawker Hurricane Mark I at Wittering, Huntingdonshire. Mark Henry Brown was the first Canadian fighter pilot of the war to become an 'ace'. He had, by the time this photograph was taken, shot down at least 18 enemy aircraft over France and Great Britain, and in the following month, was appointed Commanding Officer of No. 1 Squadron. One year later, flying from Malta, he was killed in a fighter sweep over Sicily.

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. Wing Commander I S Smith, Commanding Officer of No. 487 Squadron RNZAF, at Hunsdon, Hertfordshire. Wing Commander Smith led the Squadron on a number of notable raids, including the attack on Amiens Prison on 18 February 1944.

Photograph of two American military observers with the Greek Commanding General of a Mountain Division operating near Koziani, during the Second World War. Dated 20th Century

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 26 and 27 January, Malta Submarine Base. Lieut J D Lanning, RN, Torpedo Officer , P42.

Anefo photo collection. 1953 flood plates. Collection of photo collection Anefo, photo number 905-5457. 11 February 1953

A visit from State Secretary Mr. F.J. Kranenburg and the British ambassador to a light air target artillery unit.

"Monty" Lights "Torch Of Freedom" Ceremony AT Portsmouth -- R.S.M. D. Morris holds the torch after it has been lit by Field Marshal Montgomery, who is seen standing on the left during the ceremony at Portsmouth today.An impressive ceremony took place on the site of the D-Day Memorial at Portsmouth to-day (Monday) when Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery performed the lighting of a "Torch of Freedom" to commemorate the entry of British forces into Holland the capture of Eindhoven, and the airborne assault on Aunhem. The torch was then taken aboard one of the Royal Navy's little ships, M. L. 223, to be carried across to ouistreham, port of Bayeuv. From there it will be caried through France, Belgium and Holland. September 13, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

First Across the Rhine: British Infantry Land on East Bank: Men of the Scottish Division led by a Corporal leave their assault craft and double up the east bank of the Rhine to their assembly point. (March 24th). March 28, 1945. (Photo by The Topical Press Agency Ltd.).

Royal Air Force- Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (shaef). Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, formerly Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, standing with Lady Tedder at Northolt, Middlesex, on his return to the United Kingdom to take up his appointment as Air Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander SHAEF.

Woundage transport by ambulance train from Verden (West Germany) to Roosendaal in the context of the 'Combi Care' exercise. Major P. Bes, on behalf of the 1st army corps member of the exercise staff.

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Soldier of the Highland Light Infantry with a dog, probably his unit mascot.

Anefo photo collection. Visit pm Blonk Marinierskamp Desert Garden. September 30, 1947

Canadian Forces in Normandy, July 1944 A Canadian motorcycle despatch rider on a Norton 16H seeks directions in a Normandy village.

Anefo photo collection. Prince opened Prince Bernhard pavilion at the KMA in Breda At the opening castle the Prince had to shoot an 18 century cannon. January 16, 1964. Breda

German soldiers take a smoking break during a train break.

Second World War. Front pictures. Soviet Union. Franz Grasser with mosquito net over the head while reading a letter

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus visit the Royal Netherlands Army command in Harderwijk; Beatrix and Claus and soldiers in tank. 24 June 1981. Harderwijk

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Harskamp camp where SS people and countrykeepers are convenient. A "Bühne" was built in Kamp Harskamp, where a few performances per day are given and for the comrades. Singers and musicians bring their number for a large audience (addiction Anefo). June 1945. Gelderland, Harskamp

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.

Second World War. Front pictures. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht with high-motorcycle glasses and writing pad

General S.H. Track, army commander of the Dutch armed forces in the Dutch East Indies in the period 1946-1949, leaves by plane from Marine Vliegkamp Valkenburg to the Dutch East Indies. He was in the Netherlands for consultation with the government. Many interested parties, including Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard, wave him out.

Anefo photo collection. Tour of Etten. v.l.n.r: Wim van Est, Pierre Pellenaars (son of Kees), Kees Pellenaars (team leader), Wim Smit. April 6, 1953. Etten

Anefo photo collection. Soldiers with clogs in Hellevoetsluis. 17 February 1953. Hellevoetsluis

Negatives series of air force cadets of the Royal Military Academy in 1955.kma.

Poll photo collection. Scotland - Kazerne Edinburgh Castle. Military police arranges traffic. August 1934. Edinburgh, Great Britain, Scotland

Anefo photo collection. Four-day Nijmegen third day. July 28, 1960. Nijmegen

Poll photo collection. Reporting soldiers. A military exercise. Wounded are taken care of. 1945

Loköversyn SJ Dk 434

Canadian Airman Training in England -- Some of the airmen with their flying kit, running to their planes.Pictures just taken of the Canadian Squadron of the Royal Air Force at their training centre somewhere in the North of England. July 01, 1940. (Photo by L.N.A.)

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. Flight Lieutenant A W Fraser and his crew, stand in front of their Consolidated Liberator Mark I, AM929 'H', of No. 120 Squadron RAF, at Reykjavik, Iceland, after sinking the German type IXD2 submarine U-200 on 24 June 1943. Fraser was awarded a bar to his DFC for attacking the U-boat in the face of determined anti-aircraft fire, and for bringing his damaged aircraft and crew safely back to base following the engagement. Left to right: Sergeant A W Parsons (flight engineer), Flight-Sergeant K Johnson (wireless oeprator/air gunner), Flight-Sergeant W Stott (wireless operator/air gunner), Flight Lieutenant A W Fraser (pilot), Flight-Sergeant L C Heiser (nvaigator), Flight-Sergeant E A Mincham (wireless operator/air gunner), and Sergeant H J Oliver (2nd pilot).

Anefo photo collection. Marvo recordings for "All-Hens". February 20, 1948

Anefo photo collection. ENS annual existence Breda. April 1, 1947. Breda

Ordinary Seaman P S Buckingham, keeping a record of U-boat kills on the side of the wheelhouse on board HMS HESPERUS, docked at Liverpool, 6 December 1943. Ordinary Seaman P S Buckingham, of Norwich keeping a record of U boat kills on the side of the wheelhouse on board HMS HESPERUS, docked at Liverpool.

'Entering', 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton.

US Troops in An English Village- Everyday Life With the Americans in Burton Bradstock, Dorset, England, UK, 1944 At the blacksmith's shop in Burton Bradstock, Dorset, Sergeant R J Baier (left, smoking pipe, of 125 Park Avenue, Canandaigna, New York), Corporal David Roberts (of RR4 Albia, Iowa), more of their American GI colleagues and a local boy look on as blacksmith R Burton finishes shoeing a horse. According to the original caption, 'they have come to beg horseshoes for a game at the camp'.

Command transfer.General Major kite A.L. COX transfers the command of the tactical air forces (CTL) command to Commodore flyer observer D. Berlin at the Volkel airbase. The new CTL commander.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection A British officer with Austrian straw over-boots for the snow.

Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Two Wehrmacht members on a vacancy

Girl Gunners- the work of the Auxiliary Territorial Service at An Experimental Station, Shoeburyness, Essex, England, 1943 Women of the ATS jump down from the horse-drawn wagon which has carried them out onto the sand at Shoeburyness at low tide. Their job is to collect up shells which had been fired into the sea at high tide by the Royal Artillery. Each shell is marked so that tests and check-ups are possible.

A Young Sergeant Pilot Working Out a Course in the Navigation Room

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. Firing Heavy Machine Guns Range Exercises Princess Irene Brigade. Shooting exercises heavy machine guns shooting range. July 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. "War Winter" by Jan Terlouw Verilmd by the VARA; People are taken away by German soldiers, during recordings in Laag Zuthem. March 14, 1975. Low Zuthem, Raalte

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. Pilots of No 452 Squadron RAAF, standing in front of a Supermarine Spitfire Mark IIA at Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire. This unit was the first Australian squadron to be formed in Fighter Command.

Only Women's Transport Corps In Camp - Washing up! Each camper must wash up her own "crocks" after meals at the community sink. Members of the only women's transport corps which has continued training and recruiting without ceasing since the war are now in camp at Mychett, near Aldershot, Hampshire. They belong to the Women's Transport Service which is recognized by the Army Council as a voluntary transport organization. In times of national emergency the corps is at the service of the Government. In peace time members give valuable help to hospitals through a regular transport scheme for patients who would otherwise be unable to attend for treatment. July 21, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

Post War Planning and Reconstruction in Britain- Grenadier Guardsmen Build Emergency Housing in Windsor Sergeant Whyte, in charge of the construction work, indicates how steel from former Nissen huts is used in the construction of the new temporary houses.

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Portrait of threesome Wehrmachiger (probably at The Hague)

Anefo photo collection. Series about the Limburg families Smedts and Poels from Horst who shot about 300 Allied pilots during the Second World War (above the Netherlands) in the farm "the black paste" helped to bring over border to Belgium. Second World War, illegality. 1945

Anefo photo collection. Robbers of postagencies hostage family in farm in Deil, police at farm and in the field of farm. January 30, 1973. Deil

Anefo photo collection. Main board VVDM for war council in Arnhem i.v.m. Anti-greeting, on arrival Kees Beemsterboer (chairman) and secretary Bart Poisz. September 19, 1972. Arnhem

Hm King George Vi With the British Liberation Army in Holland, 13 October 1944 HM King George VI, accompanied by the Commander of 12 Corps, 2nd Army, Lieutenant General N Ritchie, talking to the officer in charge of 12 Corps Civil Affairs, Colonel W H Bordass, MC, during a visit to 12 Corps near Nijmegen.

Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in a park with plastic of a lying deer (well with the Hague)

Anefo photo collection. Cheese market Alkmaar series. American soldier as a cheese carrier. April 25, 1952. Alkmaar, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven in military service at the Air Force in Breda, Mr. Pieter Saluze. April 27, 1966. Breda

General S.H. Track, army commander of the Dutch armed forces in the Dutch East Indies in the period 1946-1949, leaves by plane from Marine Vliegkamp Valkenburg to the Dutch East Indies. He was in the Netherlands for consultation with the government. Many interested people wave him out.

Approx. 1939,1941, training Wehrmacht, soldiers posing in front of a steam locomotive, Ulm, Germany, Europe

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Operating the loud hailer for direction of beach traffic as naval beach parties and commandos train at HMS SAUNDERS, Kabrit, Bitter Lakes near the Mediterranean.

Soldier looking at a map marking it with a pen (EV005849_H)

Anefo photo collection. Acquittal for Major K. in The Hague. April 23, 1958. The Hague, South Holland

Photo of Marva's (Marine Women's Department) in Amsterdam T.B.V. A recruitment ad for the Royal Netherlands Marine, 1955.

Wilfried Seyferth, Oskar Werner, on-set of the film, "Decision before Dawn", 20th Century-Fox, 1951

Poll photo collection. Travel to Indonesia. British Indian military police in a jeep. 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Marines. With the Royal Marines of the Home Fleet, October and November, 1942. R J D Rowe, a 15 year-old Marine bugler sounds the 'still', which brings all officers and men on the upper deck of HMS HOWE to attention as the colours are hoisted.

Anefo photo collection. South of the Netherlands. Report on the dangers of mines and abandoned ammunition for children playing. Speeches from fire brigade and police to the children. Encons of accidents. 24 December 1945. Southern Netherlands

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.

Commandos Off To Korea - A member of the Royal Marines Commando unit preparing for the forthcoming departure to Korea. Picture from Plymouth.Off To Korea. Laden with gear, a member of the Royal Marines Commando unit is in cheerful mood as he prepares for his departure for Korea. August 24, 1950.

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