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Military Life in Indonesia

Black and white photography capturing scenes from the Dutch East Indies, featuring soldiers, local residents, and landscapes during military operations in the late 1940s.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Dutch soldiers in action. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra
Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Van Pakem and Baoengan. Dutch soldiers in action. July 29, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade on the occasion of the birthday of Princess Juliana. Motorcyclists and armored car from 6th Eskadron armored cars. April 30, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies
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Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection German East African Campaign. Orderly and cook, Nigerian Brigade, Dar es Salaam.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Krawnang and surroundings. An officer speaks a large group of Indonesians on a veranda. Is the wedana behind a table? and other officers. December 25, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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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.
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Sworn. KNIL troops stopped. Three soldiers stand by a flag. Three pieces of guns behind them. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC v.t. Nursing and transport service Slachterij in Medan. The farm "Our last hope" of the nursing and transport service in Medan was established when in the early 1946 the supply of fresh meat from Republican area was prohibited by the Republic. Overview of the fishing rals on the farm .. May 5, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Ngadioem. Buitenpost East Java. Soldier in the event of stacking sandbags?. May 2, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Miscellaneous and sworn officers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade in Tjikempek. Tjikempek. Eleven officers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade group were taught in Velde. The commander of the Brigade: J.A.W. Uijlenburg. October 3, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Various topics article "Weapon brothers", recording show Schouwburg, recording Passar Ikan Bevening city, Rijswijk cityscape. Glodok?. 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (4th series). A barrack with a sign that stands "Partai Kominis Indonesia (Indonesian Communist Party. Banting Caoeng). Office of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC The T-Brigade in Djokja. Caught officials from the Republic are disposed of along the Jalan Malioboro. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Yogyakarta
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. Manokwari. A man stands by a memorial stone with the title "Soli Deo Gloria", from the establishment of a missionary station on the island of Mansinam in the Dorehbaaivan the Ottow Missionaries and Geissler on February 5, 1855. February 1947. Indonesia, Manokwari, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea
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An L.T.D. Barge arrived in the but area from Aitape with equipment for the troops. May 11, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).
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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.
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Poerwokerto, Poerbolingo, Bobotari, between Tjilatjap-MeloWoeng railway. Leg trucks pass a Bailey bridge that has been laid out on the spot of a destroyed bridge. December 8, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A military column drives a bridge over a river. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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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.
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Africa, eritrea, gasc crossing the river in flood, 1920-30.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff discussion in Bandoeng. Arrival of a high officer. July 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Banjoemas, tjilatjap, on the children's sea, report T.N.I., Demarcation line. Children's Sea (Segara Anakan). Fishing village on piles. February 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Ruins and destructions. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Air Force convalescent program at the 51st General Hospital, Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. This hospital was designated for the reception of Air Force personnel.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Various topics article "Weapon brothers", recording show Schouwburg, recording Passar Ikan Bevening city, Rijswijk cityscape. Canal in Chinese district (Glodok) in downstairs Batavia. 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities 2 anniversary U-Brigade in Padang. Padang: The U-Brigade existed 2 years. A large memorial festival took place as well as some sports competitions. A soccer game. March 1, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Leg truck with Dutch soldiers on the way with palm tree. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palmbeach, photos at the article 'Soldier takes a holiday' for the magazine Weapon brothers. For the soldiers laved in Batavia, Palm Beach, at Priok, is the place where they spend many free Sundays. Palm-Beach still shows some agreement with the Dutch seaside resorts, N.L. Due to the fact that traders in sweets and drinks find a good outlet. Here, however, it is 'Orang Betawi' that drifting things and is the sweets 'Katjang'. October 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC REP. Airports m.l. (Banjoemas, Semarang). Banjoemas: After a trip through the higher atmospheres, a cool glass of beer wants to get in it!. August 1947. Banuymas, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Passenitous crew members of the cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) attract the interest of the local youth of St. Eustatius, October 1955.
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Cecil Beaton Photographs- General
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Padagn. The company drives over a bridge and is met at the end. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra
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Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Ships for passenger transport to Penang. 1946. Malacca, Malaysia
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The Indian Mutiny 1857-1859 Aftermath of the Siege of Lucknow. Skeletal human remains lie among the ruins of the Palace of Secundra Bagh on the outskirts of Lucknow. This is believed to be one of the first photographs to show casualties of war. The Secundra Bagh was assaulted by troops under the command of Sir Colin Campbell on 16 November 1857 during operations to lift the siege of the British Residency in Lucknow. 2,000 mutineers were killed by troops of the 93rd Highland Regiment and 4th Punjab Regiment on 16 November, which also became renowned for the largest number of Victoria Cross awards (24) to be won on a single day. Following the action, the British dead were buried in a deep trench but the Indian corpses were left to rot until the city was finally subdued on 21 March 1858.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series. Papuas in a fishermen spire. October 1948. New Guinea
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Army nurses march through palm-shaded jungle to familiarize themselves with the lush jungles of the Caribbean area in which they are serving with the Air Forces. The garb is the regulation nurses' uniform for tropical climates.
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Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. The royal company is welcomed in Groningen. November 3, 1955. Groningen, Suriname
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Ingrounds of Surabaya. The inundations at Surabaja .. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya
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Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,Transportation War
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General Kitchener and the Anglo-egyptian Nile Campaign, 1898 The entrance to Wadi Halfa prison, where Emir Mahmoud, leader of the Sudanese (Dervish) forces, was held after defeat at the Battle of Atbara. The open gate is guarded by a Sudanese sentry and prisoners are visible in the courtyard beyond. Photograph was probably taken on the day of the departure of 21st Lancers, when prisoners were used as porters to convey the Regiment's luggage to the train.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC tour by West-Java of the Hussars van Boreel, W.O. Radiowagen (Film car). Krowang: the res.esk. Armored cars from it Regt. Hussars van Boreel makes a 14-day exploration through West Java. Humber armored car with water buffalo in the foreground. March 27, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Nagasaki town, HMS Speaker's evacuation of prisoners of war from Japan Description: Nagasaki town, HMS Speaker's evacuation of prisoners of war from Japan Location: Nagasaki, Japan Date: September-October 1945
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. Palembang: The large bridge over the Batang Hari Leko (at De Doesoen Telekoek) is seen on some lighter damage, intact by our troops. The TNI statement, made from bales of natural rubber ........, is now our own soldiers - which are still shot by snipers - to cover .. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Surabaya; The advance to Malang. A shot republican warrior driving on a (camouflaged?) Bike. He is wearing a Japanese helmet. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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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.
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American soldiers exploring a Viet Cong tunnel and cave system in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This image was taken at an undisclosed location between 1971 and 1966 by an unidentified US Marine Corps photographer. The photo showcases one of the many modest houses found across Vietnam.
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Encampment of shanties built by Brooklyn veterans in the Bonus Expeditionary Forces in Washington, DC 1932 during the Greart depression
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kampongwacht around Makassar. Patrol Kampong watch in South Celebes. 1947. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade in Bandoeng on the birthday of Princess Juliana. Flags are hoisted for the building of the Department of Transport and Water Management. April 30, 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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DN-SN-85-06957. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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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.
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Concertina wire, bunkers and other obstacles are used to cordon off the area outside the U.S. Embassy as Marines take special security measures during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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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.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Various tea businesses in the boomase in Z.W. Van Bandoeng. Under the leadership of Colonel Lentz, Commander 3rd Infantry Battaljon, some planters visited their seriously damaged companies in patoesche. Factory with republican inscription "DiBawah Pengawasan Republik Indonesia". 26 February 1948. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Patuhase