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Military Protests and Celebrations

Historic protests and celebrations marking significant military events, showcasing public responses to military actions.

An overabundance of police, some equipped with chakos, here in Bochum in 1969, protected a ludicrously occupied gathering of the radical right-wing NPD from a hundred young people who came to demonstrate against the neo-Nazis, Germany, Europe

Image of the Memorial D-Day Parade. Law vehicles of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in the Potterstraat in Utrecht; In the background the Voorstraat.

Anefo photo collection. Bomb report at Radiopirate Unique in Amsterdam; Members of explosive service. August 17, 1984. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Image of a truck on which burgers climbed, in the Korte Minrebroederstraat in Utrecht, during the entry of the Allies.

On guard at Australia House. September 18, 1940.

Duke of Edinburgh Unveils Raf Memorial At York MinsterThe Duke with members of York Corporation on their way to the cathedral.A memorial to fallen Royal Air Force officers and men was Unveiled by the Duke of Edinburgh Tuesday in the cathedral of York Minster, York. Before the memorial service the Duke visited the British Railways Carriage works near York station, escorted by the city's mayor, Alderman Fred Brown, who was employed at the works for 43 years. At the works the Duke met an old shipmate, 55-year-old Thomas Kay, a Royal Navy petty officer until two years ago. Said the Duke: "Good morning, Chief," and they talked of old times. November 1, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

Warsaw Ghetto was the largest of the Nazi ghettos during World War II. It was established in November 1940 by the German authorities within the new General Government territory of occupied Poland. At its height, as many as 460,000 Jews were imprisoned there

12/31/1957. Frame from "Where Are You Going Alfonso Xii".

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren. Walcheren. November 8, 1945. Walcheren, Zeeland

Warsaw Uprising: Recruting center at Jasna 5 Street in the building of Philharmonic Orchestra ca. August 1944.

Carling (Lorraine) Project. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Reception of the Corps Diplomatique Palace Noordeinde. 1945

Rebellion of kronstadt, russia 1921

LEE MARVIN and CHARLES BRONSON in THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967), directed by ROBERT ALDRICH.

Anefo photo collection. War Graves foundation places a wreath at the National Monument in Amsterdam. September 11, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. American scholar drowned. January 4, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Memorial for Gerrit van der Veen revealed, wreath is laid by image. May 4, 1973

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration in "Oranjeshotel" in Scheveningen. October 14, 1961. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Capes for students in Utrecht in connection with 325 anniversary of the Corps. May 5, 1961. Utrecht

Norwegian prisoners of war, released from the Nazi detention camp Grini after Germany's capitulation. Here at Charlottenberg station.

The British Army in the Interwar Period

International Piccadilly- Overseas Troops in London, 1942 Captain Z. Dunczewski (left) and Lieutenant Z. Wittersz of the Polish Air Force enjoy a stroll around Piccadilly Circus. Behind them, illuminated advertisements advertise Bovril and Schweppes tonic water, and a clock features the words 'Guinness Time' and 'Guinness is good for you'. Vehicles also make their way around the 'circus' behind the two men.

England - Chequers. February 6, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection

11/30/1912. In the Streets of Constantinople. Turks Gifting Cigarettes to Sailors of Foreign Warships.

After the wreaths on the General Cemetery Crooswijk, and prior to the celebration of the 299th anniversary of the Marines Corps, a ceremony will be held at the Marine monument on Oostplein. The commander of the Marines Corps (CKMARNS) General-Major der Mariniers (Genmajmarns) J.G.M. Nass has just put a wreath at the foot of the monument.

Anefo photo collection. Placement of last images to the national monument. March 16, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. VU Corps Chris Malse honored (candidate exam has taken 7 years, brought to the cafe on the cargo bike). March 26, 1965

T/Sgt. Roger Coaster, Perched Above On Cologne Rubble, Is Definitely Not A Sight-Seer. As Staff Photographer For Air Force, He Is Covering Battle-Scarred European War Areas.

Anefo photo collection. Lunetten concentration camp at Vught for shavings. Ambonians. March 9, 1951. Noord-Brabant, Vught

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Roermond. A window is furnished with propaganda material. March 1945. Limburg, Roermond

Anefo photo collection. Closure of the United States of the States General by Minister Toxopeus. September 12, 1959. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Self side and Tuderiard border correction (at Sittard). Board Drostambt Tudderen is being stuck. April 23, 1949. Tudenten

Royal Air Force Medical Services, 1939-1945. Nursing sisters of Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service prepare for an off-duty trip into town from the RAF General Hospital at Ely, Cambridgeshire.

In the election campaign for the 1969 Bundestag elections, here at NPD appearances in Siegen and Moers in 1969, the NPD encountered resistance from various democratic groups of youth, trade unions, social democrats and leftists with demands such as dissolve NPD One Adolf was enough No pardon the neo-Nazis. The police tried to remain neutral. Moers, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Elten after half-year "correction". October 21, 1949. Germany, Elten

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Marijnen reveals the liberation monument in Hengelo. April 2, 1965. Hengelo, Overijssel

Anefo photo collection. Liberation joy: Wageningen - Amersfoort. Entry of the Canadian 1st army in the province of Utrecht. May 7, 1945. Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. The Belgian riots, entrance mine. February 2, 1966

Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection

A group of young Italian women employed by the British Army to unload artillery ammunition at a railhead dump in northern Italy, 1918

Police action against communists prior to the founding of the German Communist Party (DKP) at a communist meeting ca. 1965 in Oberhausen, Germany, Europe

Visit of US Chiefs of Staff to Uniforce HG at Fontainebleau. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Zagreb ***** Croatia. April 08, 1941.

A group of Dutch naval people passengers in Rome, after they arrived with an aircraft from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Klu) there.

A Swiss Citizen Soldier (3) of set of II - Back in Uniform, Richard Scheurer makes a tour of the village and stops in the square to talk with one of his neighbors. April 2, 1948. (Photo by Acme).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. November 30, 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

13-Ton Tank with Superior Speed, Fire Power. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Leipzig (Germany), August 1965. Examination for chimney sweeps. On the roofs, aspiring chimney sweeps take a practical exam in which they demonstrate their knowledge of their trade.

Ceremonies around the presentation of a royal award during Queen's Day on April 28, 1989 by the commander of the MarineLiegkamp de Kooy (MVKK) Captain-Ter-Zee N.H.A. Ostendorp (1940, at Katheder).

Peekers from the Marines Corps and the Grenadiers Wardremiment for the Palace on Dam Square. 6th photo of series. Marriage of H.K.H. Princess Beatrix and Z.K.H. Prince Claus.

Scene In Square In Brussels, Belgium On Day Following Liberation By The British Troops.

Anefo photo collection. Marines remove Damslapers at the Amsterdam National Monument; Marines between public. August 25, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Placement of last images to the national monument. March 16, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Ministry of Information Second World War Press Agency Print Collection

Anefo photo collection. Troop transport ship De Seven Seas with soldiers back from New Guinea in Rotterdam. November 5, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

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.

Anefo photo collection. War criminals: Blokzijl. Max Blokzijl. May 1945. Scheveningen, South Holland

The crew of an Alouette III Helicopter of the Search and Rescue (SAR), Leeuwarden flying base: Adjudant-vault-kite K. Wennekendonk, Adjudant-voicer-on-board engineer / Savior D. Westerhoven and Sergeant-Major-On-board Engineer / Serder D. Schuller. Exercise of a wounded transport. The crew emerges to their helicopter.

World War I (1914-1918). German air raid alert. French police officers patrolling the streets of Paris, carrying gas masks.

Poll photo collection. Scotland - Kazerne Edinburgh Castle. Soldier waiting. August 1934. Edinburgh, Great Britain, Scotland

Anefo photo collection. Front Noord-Oost Nederland: Tour of Prince Bernhard. Motorized member of the domestic armed forces. A former German post office in the background. April 1945

The Scene Of The World's Greatest Battle - Hontdidier To Lassigny -- It is from Montdidier to Lassigny that for many days now the Huns have fought in vain to break through to Amiens and so separate the British and French Armies. Signal Defeat at the hands of the Allies has resulted to the Kaisers crack Troops. This is the scene of the Battle that is famous now and will remain so throughout the future ages. This is the Town of Montdidier. August 4, 1918. (Photo by Newspaper Illustrations Ltd.).

Image of the entry of the soldiers of the 49th Reconnaissance Regiment (Polar Bears), on the Town Huis Bridge in Utrecht, amid a enthusiastic crowd.

Welcoming ceremony upon the return of the US Delegation to the Punta del Este Conference, 2:10PM. United States Marine Corps and Army helicopters land on the South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. Falling snow is visible.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Cadets of No. 5 Officer Cadet Battalion comparing times with the sundial outside Trinity College, Cambridge.

Image of spectators at the Memorial D-Day Parade by soldiers of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, in the windows of the Huis Voorstraat 39 in Utrecht.

Anefo photo collection. South Moluckker Kuhuwael injured in attack; House of Kuhuwael in The Hague. January 30, 1978. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Hearing Neutronbom by Standman Committee BZ and Defense in The Hague; Artwork against neutron bomb in Binnenhof. November 7, 1977. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Greeting weekend, soldier reads newspaper about action at Kazerne in Amsterdam. August 1, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Dutch army exercises in La Courtine, France; Dutch soldiers with banner "HUP Zoetemelk" at a cycling price in Ussel. August 7, 1970. France, Ussel

They stayed behind in Bitburg -- These German nurses decided allied captivity was more inviting than German retreat. They were found by American who entered the devastated city of Bitburg, Germany.The important road centre of Bitburg has fallen to troops of the third U.S. Army. On entering the city already abandoned by the enemy American infantrymen found only 200 civilians remaining in the town, together with a few German nurses. June 4, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Markstrasse Bad Toelz, Untere Marktstrasse, Alte Baeuerin, procession, remembrance, wartime, World War II, Spielhahnjaeger, 97th Jaegerdivision, Wehrmacht, historical, sixties, Bad Toelz, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

A group of Dutch naval people passengers in Rome, after they arrived with an aircraft from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Klu) there. Nice and fresh with such a fountain.

Services for D-Day

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