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Scenes of soldiers in action and during parades, showcasing military camaraderie and the aftermath of battle, set in diverse outdoor environments.

Deposed Ethiopian leader, Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopians soldiers fighting with the British in Egypt. March 10, 1941.

'Close-up of a great battle. The Australians are bringing in a wounded prisoner', 1942 (1944). Artist: Unknown.

1953 Victory Parade.

08/31/1921. Melilla. Laudatory Order Soldiers Who Were Cited for Their Heroic Behavior in Casabona, Where They Fought Defending an Armored Car.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC General Doorman in Soerabaja, 1st series. General Doorman and Companion, surrounded by a bodyguard of armed killing soldiers. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit of the main legene mitten H.J.J.M. Van strails to Semarang. Main leganal mugs agent colonel a.j.j.m. Van Straelen (center) speaks with a number of men. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

09/30/1936. Two Machine Guns Taken From the Nationalists in Navalperal. Photo Ayllón.

Deposed Ethiopian leader, Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopians soldiers fighting with the British in Egypt. March 10, 1941.

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 British troops and native African scouts with their trophies after the guineafowl hunt at Tigerpoort.

Middle East -- Australians, including raaf men, in Cairo. December 05, 1941.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tasikmalaja, Reporting Evacueren and Demobilizing TNI. TASIKMALAJA: An entire organization is coming to evacuation of the TNI troops. After submitting weapons and registration, the Republican soldiers are further transported on trucks. A TNI unit stood. 5 February 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tasikmalaja

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman speaks with men with a control post, leaning on a barbed wire probing. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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.

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. Polish prisoners of war. 2 Polish soldiers who have been made by the Germans prisoners of war on German soldiers. September 1939. Poland

***** with men of the A.I.F. The informality ***** manner and his general spirit of Friendliness won for him golden opinions wherever he went. December 2, 1940.

Volunteers from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe in the International Brigade, during the Spanish Civil War

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.

Poona, India: December 27, 1921 England's Prince of Wales while reviewing veterans of the Indian Army leans forward to reverntly touch the sword hilt of a famous old Indian warrior.

09/30/1909. Parade of the Troops that Paid Honors during the funeral of General Díez Vicar and the Dead Officers and Soldiers in Beni-Buifrur.

Wau-Mubo area. This track in the Wau - Mubo area is 500 feet above sea level. July 10, 1943. (Photo by Department of Information, Commonwealth of Australia).

The 19th Route Army stationed in Zhabei was outraged by patriotic indignation and rose to resist Japanese aggression. The 19th Route Army was a unit of the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China.

07/24/1936. Group of Militias and Peasants Heading to Zaragoza with the column of Colonel (Francisco) Jiménez Orge.

Anefo photo collection. Suriname, Surinamese army; Peloton has been headed. April 1, 1975. Suriname

05/31/1914. An anniversary in the Rif. Tribute to the Heroes of the taking of Laucien by their Companions in Arms. Photo: Cuesta -Approximate date.

Act of the swearing of the flag of the Red Cross, which was recovered in 1942, after having been held for the last time in 1910.

Bayonet charge by French soldiers typical of the gallantry and spirit they display in action. World War I

Uniformed arab soldiers of the Nizam's royal bodyguard fire an ***** valley. April 06, 1949.

10/01/1909. In front of Nador. General Marina. The head of the Operations army (X) and his staff on their break before the taking of Nador.

Photograph taken during the Israeli War of Independence. Dated 20th Century

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Prince Bernhard Chapel to Surabaya. The chapel concerts somewhere on an outpost for Dutch troops. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Grand Duke Nicholas and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia inspect troops 1915

Sikh soldiers in training with field artillery in Singapore, circa 1941

Armed Communist Troops In Kaesong -- A group of armed Chinese Communist troops, carrying machine guns and rifles, wearing field gear, march past a UN cease-fire convoy jeep about three-quarters of a mile from the conference house in Kaesong (Aug. 4-Korean time). Gen. Ridgway demanded of the Reds a "satisfactory explanation" of the presence of the troops and a promise such incidents would not recur before cease-fire talks are resumed. August 5, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

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.

Description: Trinidad and Tobago. 'TRN BBB TRG. Personnel of the Trinidad Army in training.' Bayonet practice. Photograph No OKA 1546 , produced by Guardian Photonews Service, Trinidad Publishing Co Ltd, Port of Spain, whose hand stamp appears on reverse of photograph. Additonal British Empire and Ministry of Information hand stamps. Location: Trinidad and Tobago Date:. caribbean, caribbeanthroughalens

Prisoners Of War General - Italy War File. January 8, 1941. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Italian soldiers arresting a group of Arab spies, Tripoli, Libya, Italian-Turkish war, photograph by Aldo Molinari, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVIII, No 44, October 29, 1911.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng Baptism Irene Bridge by Co Amacab. Baptism of the restored rail bridge over the Tjitaroem at Dajeuhkolot (Irenebrug) by Co Amacab Commanding Officer - Allied Military Authority, Civil Affairs Branch. October 3, 1946. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photograph of Military staff at Magdabah, captured in the British raid. Dated 1916

Fortress, casablanca, morocco, africa 1910-20.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng Convoi. With a three-way greetings, four-knitted soldiers the convoy traffic sign points to Bandoeng and back to Bogor. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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.

En route., 1898, Paris, Publisher, Plon, Soldiers and Africans depicted along trails and paths in the Niger region

Cecil Beaton Photographs- General

08/01/1909. In the Las Navas battalion camp. The colonel of the half brigade of Hunters Mr. Páez Jaramillo (1), the lieutenant colonel Mr. Fernández Getino (2), who replaced Mr. Palacios; The Chaplain (3) and the Officers of the battalion Survivors of the combat of the 27th, Gathered on the Grounds where those Forces are Camped, who have Observed such heroic behavior since their Arrival in the Rif.

08/31/1936. Arrival of the Red Cross at the town hall of Albacete, after having toured the entire province of Córdoba.

10/31/1912. Arrival Ae Tchorlu of a group of wounded from the Ottoman army.

Staying and performance of the 3rd battalion regiment Shock troops in the Dutch East Indies. Soldiers at a truck.

Chinese Communists At The Gates of Hong Kong - The arrival of the advanced Chinese Communist troops at Shamchun, small town on the Chinese side of the frontier and only shout three kilometres from the British troops now guarding the Hong Kong defences. Shamchun's inhabitants look on as the youthful soldiers - carrying their belongings in a varied assortment of hand-bags and week-end cases, ***** and give the Communist salute after arrival. Young Chinese communist troops - fanatical and highly expendable. There are millions of them, all willing to die for the "new" China. October 27, 1949.

In 1918, internal counter-revolution and imperialist states unleashed a civil war against the young Soviet republic. The workers and peasants of all nationalities of Russia stood up to defend the gains of October. The troops of counter revolutionaries and foreign interventionists were defeated.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. A funeral with military honor. Ersite. 1956

09/30/1909. Upon entering the Alcazaba. Celebrating a Victory. General Tovar (X) Drinking a glass of Champagne with which he was presented when taking possession of the citadel by the officers of the Chiclana battalion, the first to enter.

On the Piave prisoner Italian in card game 24.6.18. .

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Great East. Papuans perform a dance. November 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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.

12/31/1914. Exchange of Prisoners of War. Group of English and French Prisoners, in the custody of German Soldiers, Heading to the Designated Place to Verify the Exchange.

08/01/1909. Photo Alba. In the Restringa camp. Colonel Mr. Calvo and Some of the Officers of María Cristina's Regiment. In the background the Artillery Tents.

10/21/1975. Spanish Troops Check the Existing Minefields between the Spanish Sahara and Morocco.

07/31/1914. In northern Europe. Group of Russian Cossacks Ready to Fight.

The Middle Eastern theatre of World War I was the scene of action between 29 October 1914, and 30 October 1918. The combatants were the Ottoman Empire, with some assistance from the other Central Powers, and primarily the British and the Russians among the Allies of World War I. There were five main campaigns: the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, the Mesopotamian Campaign, the Caucasus Campaign, the Persian Campaign, and the Gallipoli Campaign.

Thousands of Lybian Prisoners Taken in British Western Desert AdvanceNearly forty thousand prisoners according to present figures, have already been taken by the British forces in their sweep from Egypt across the Lybian borders, of these nearly twenty five thousand were Italians, the rest were Lybians and native troops. Lybians taken in the first British assault. Poorly clad, ill fed they clutched eagerly for biscuits issued to them. January 01, 1941. (Photo by Topical Press).

May 1937. Spanish Civil War. A female political commissar of Commander Lister's forces parading with the troops before General Miaja.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Estimation of officers to exceeding care. Paleist outdoor care. Parade of KNIL unit. November 22, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Republican; militia; battle; Spain, Spanish Civil War;

Photograph showing General Hannyngton and his intelligence officer (seated in chairs) interrogating an enemy porter (seated on floor) in German East Africa, 1916. Two Indian sepoys stand guard by the prisoner. Date: 1916

Việt Minh ( abbreviated from Việt Nam Độc Lập Đồng Minh Hội, English 'League for the Independence of Vietnam') was a communist national independence coalition formed at Pác Bó on May 19, 1941. The Việt Minh initially formed to seek independence for Vietnam from the French Empire. When the Japanese occupation began, the Việt Minh opposed Japan with support from the United States and the Republic of China. After World War II, the Việt Minh opposed the re-occupation of Vietnam by France and later opposed South Vietnam and the United States in the Vietnam War. In 1942 Giap and about forty men moved back into Vietnam and established themselves in remote caves near the village of Vu Nhai. This and similar small groups in the mountains were the basis of the Viet Minh, the armed wing of the Vietnam Independence League. For the next few years he and his comrades worked steadily to build up a small military force and to win local people over to the communist cause. By the end of 1943 several hun

In Tianjin (Tientsin), China, Boxer rebel soldiers were armed with antique guns, June-July 1900. The regular Chinese Army was ordered to side with the Boxers when Western and Japanese soldiers invaded to defend the foreign diplomats in Tainjin and Beijing from the xenophobic Boxers. The 1963 movie, 55 DAYS AT PEKING, was based on the war (BSLOC_2017_20_23)

Alpini troop descending from the forks (forcelle) at 3000 metres above sea level on the Dolomites after four days of sighting, World War I, photo by Miles, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 36, September 5, 1915.

A photograph of British soldiers stationed at the Greek port of Salonika receiving their daily ration of quinine. During the war disease was a particular problem for the Allied troops at the fortified base. Date: 1916

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia blesses troops at the start of World War One 1914

Photograph showing Nationalist troops, displaying a white flag used by the surrendering Republican troops of Badajoz, August 1936. Following the surrender of Badajoz, the Nationalists carried out a massacre of at least 1500 Republicans. Date: 1936

Lew Ayres, Movie Star, Cares for Wounded in Philippines. In the Army two and a half years and overseas eight months, Corporal Lew Ayres, (center with helmet) former Hollywood leading man, is shown on the beach of Leyte Island in the Philippines. A Coast Guard Combat Photographer, going in from an LST, found Ayres with his buddies in a medical unit. His job is to care for the wounded and help move them to Coast Guard-manned landing barges for transfer to transports.

ATTILA (1954).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrol gang of the 20th Cie. Infantry series II KNIL in Kebajoran. Patrol takes position in a Kampong. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. British Ghurka's are waiting at the entrance to a building inscription Force Paymaster. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

All Quiet In Syria - Free French General do Verdillae (White Uniform) and British General Chrystall are shown inspecting a guard of honor of Australian troops in Syria on the occasion of the formal declaration of Syrian independence recently. The British and free French had promised independence to the former French Mandate when they began the campaign to oust Axis agents. December 20, 1941.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tribute Executed WW II at Ereveld Antjol. Music corps plays. Trommelaars with shattered drums. September 14, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Royal Couple To Stay At Sagana Lodge During Their Visit To Kenya - Assistant superintendent J. Richardson (centre) with four of the native members of the Kenya Police force who will guard Sagana lodge during the stay of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will stay for five days at Sagana lodge during their forthcoming visit to Kenya. Sagana lodge is in the mountains nearly 100 miles from Nairobi.To ensure that the Royal couple have complete privacy during their short visit a guard of African Askaries of the Kenya police force will guard the lodge. January 17, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited.).

Philippines/USA: Filipino Resistance fighters with captured Japanese weapons during the Battle of Bataan, February 1942

First World War Josef Pomiankowski inspects a battery of the 5th Ottoman army.

05/31/1918. The infantry academy in the Ballesteros camp. Practical radiotelegraphy class at a motorcycle station at the Electrotechnical Center.

Men of the A.I.F. scatter for shelter - part of aeroplane attack maneuvers. October 22, 1940.

08/31/1936. The Republican Troops after occupying a strategic site of the Nationals.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Lleuwillang sector; Discussion with TNI. Officers. In the vicinity of Buitenzorg, the republican area between a delegation, from CGD and the commander 1st Inf.Brigade, Colonel AA.J. Thomson on the one hand, and the local TNI commander and some TNI staff officers on the other, a discussion concerning the implementation of the file in this sector. At the end of the discussions, the Colonel Mayer, American military observer inspected the honorary guard, formed by soldiers der Tni .. January 23, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Vintage photograph. The United States Marines unit holds memorial services at the Army Marine Corps cemetery

Artillery Forces at Gerona. Republican Communist soldiers during the Spanish Civil War

Photo collection Government information service. Netherlands Antilles, Curacao. undated. Curacao

Chinese Nationalist army flees from Canton, October 1949 as the Communists take victory over all China at the end of the Civil War.

12/31/1923. Mexico. The Mexican Uprising. 2. Obregon explorer train on the way to Puebla.

Lord Roberts seated with military advisors during the Boer war in South Africa 1899

Melilla, October 1909. Moroccan War, Colonel Primo de Rivera and leaders and officers of the Melilla regiment next to the flag raised in the Gurugú. The colonel is the one who is highest, hugging the mast.

07/31/1936. Sappers, Fortifiers at rest At meal time, while the officer who commands these Forces Inspects the food they Have Received from the Quartermaster.

Lu-Shen, central China... Unusual photo of Marshal Cheng Kai-Shek, Chinese dictator, was taken here this morning, just ending the Government meeting which has decided the definite military operation ***** Japanese troops in North China. July 13, 1937. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

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.

STAGECOACH (1939), directed by JOHN FORD.

Mr. Spender recovery the troops at Palestine. January 20, 1941.

The Nanking Massacre or Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, is a mass murder and war rape that occurred during the six-week period following the Japanese capture of the city of Nanjing (Nanking), the former capital of the Republic of China, on December 13, 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War. During this period, hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers were murdered and 20,000-80,000 women were raped by soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army.

Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks). Date: circa 1920

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