War-Torn Environments

Depictions of destroyed buildings and devastated landscapes, highlighting the aftermath of conflict and the impact of war in various regions.

Sabotage At Grenoble - The second attack: When the Germans refused to liberate hostages taken after the first attack, the underground forces blew up the barracks, "De Bonne". shown here. 220 Germans were killed outright and 500 wounded.In a speech made to the consultative Assembly, on March 2nd, 1944, M. Emmanuel d'Asbier de la Vigerie, Commissar for the Interior, in the French Committee for National Liberation said: "During the last months of the year (1943), without any doubt, Grenoble has won the first piece in French resistance..." The Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of the 13/14th November was the high spot of the resistance movement in that town during November. March 17, 1944. (Photo by Fox Photos).
Sabotage At Grenoble - The second attack: When the Germans refused to liberate hostages taken after the first attack, the underground forces blew up the barracks, "De Bonne". shown here. 220 Germans were killed outright and 500 wounded.In a speech made to the consultative Assembly, on March 2nd, 1944, M. Emmanuel d'Asbier de la Vigerie, Commissar for the Interior, in the French Committee for National Liberation said: "During the last months of the year (1943), without any doubt, Grenoble has won the first piece in French resistance..." The Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of the 13/14th November was the high spot of the resistance movement in that town during November. March 17, 1944. (Photo by Fox Photos).
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Anefo photo collection. Windhoos at Camping Duinoord on Ameland, three deaths and hundreds of injured, having ravage at the campsite. August 11, 1972. Ameland, Friesland
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The siege of Gaza by Alexander the Great, 332BC. Date: 332BC
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Operation Pedestal, August 1942 12 August: The bombing of HMS INDOMITABLE: Detailed photograph of the damage to HMS INDOMITABLE's flight deck.
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Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Damage to houses by shell fire.
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Photo of the aviation accident known as "The Day the Music Died", that occurred on February 3, 1959, near Clear Lake, Iowa, where rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as the pilot, Roger Peterson perished.
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01/07/1963. Flood in Seville.
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ad asolo, non lontano dal monte grappa, un aereo austriaco abbattuto sopra le case, 1915-1940
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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
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A rooftop bunker in the Marine compound at Beirut International Airport. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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Photo taken from waist of the plane shows extremely cramped quarters in which flight surgeon Weldy and medical corpsmen had to work for more than two hours to save the life of the radio operator. ENGLAND.
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German bombing raid on De Paris - Effects of enemy bombing civilian homes Surdes of Paris. Authorized by the censorship for France and export. June 4, 1940. (Photo by Meurisse-Mondial-Rol).;German bombing raid on De Paris - Effects of enemy bombing civilian homes Surdes of Paris. Authorized by the censorship for France and export.
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Anefo photo collection. Images from Jacq Jutte, here at his destroyed works of art. August 9, 1965
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Members of the Lebanese Armed Forces conduct checks in a section of the city that was bombed during a confrontation between Israelis and the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Marines from the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit have deployed here to participate in a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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Anefo photo collection. Gas explosion in Ridderkerk; Ravage overview. April 4, 1976. Ridderkerk
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An interior view of damage caused to the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV41) in a collision with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. 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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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Entry and advance to Djokja by 1-15 Infantry Regiment. Burning building. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Several mortar rounds, with an explosive charge placed between them, are ready to be detonated by members of a US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit during a training exercise. Country: Unknown
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Anefo photo collection. Explosion destroyed house / store in s-Gravensanden; public. July 27, 1977
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U-Boats Hit Hard At Their Base. Toulon Harbor in Nazi-held France after five minutes of concentrated bombing by United States Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortresses on November 24. The entire area can be seen aflame from over 400 tons of high explosives which were dropped on the target. December 4, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Hurricanes Puerto Rico 1956 , Hurricanes, Debris, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization
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Vintage photograph. Five-alarm fire that raged through a five story export warehouse
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Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.
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Germany, Berlin, 19.8.1992, installations by British scrap artists in the Spreebogen, two MIG 21s, Reichstag, police vehicle
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British tank in action, France, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIV, No 50, December 16, 1917.
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All that the wreckers left of the Excelsior buffet bar, next door to the Metro and known to thousands of British Servicemen. February 1, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mirror).
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The area of "Wilcze Szańc", the headquarters of Adolf Hitler - the remains of one of the bunkers; from a series of photographs to the article of Mirosław Azembski "In the field of death field of harvest", "Świat" 1953, No. 49, p. 20; Prażuch, Wiesław (1925-1992); 1953 (1953-00-00-1953-00-00);
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Home For Some 400 Internees -- These rudely constructed shanties at the rear of the Santa Tomas internment camp in Manila, P.I., were the homes of some 400 of the 3,700 internees who were freed by American troops Feb. 5 (Manila Time). The entry of the yanks ended three years imprisonment for the internees. February 13, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Anefo photo collection. Fire in Kinkerkstraat, Amsterdam; Fire brigade. August 10, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Boom is brought to Mees and Hope on Keizersgracht, assignment. November 28, 1974
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Anefo photo collection. Firefighters look residues F15 fuel tank di crashed Ingen; Mr. Walbeek (L) garden tank /. June 18, 1986
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DN-SN-85-01098. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Fire at the Museumplein in Amsterdam,. Extinguishing work on the uninhabited vila. October 7, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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DF-ST-86-10375. Subject Operation/Series: CORAL SEA 85 Base: Raaf Williamtown Country: Australia (AUS)
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Wolfsbach Photographer: 10th Army Command (Tube).
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Photo essay with a mobile assistance team of a social humanitarian emergency service (Samusocial) in France.
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Anefo photo collection. Fire on the Kloveniersburgwal. March 5, 1966