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World War II Soldiers in Action

Black-and-white images of soldiers in paddy fields and trenches, showcasing intense military maneuvers during World War II.

Scottish Troops Into North Burma -- To the stirring rhythm of bagpipes, played by the Piper at the right foreground, Royal Scots Fusiliers of the British 36th Division step carefully across a half-submerged bridge as they ford a jungle stream in northern Burma. Another Piper (on bridge) carries both pipes and a shovel. The troops were moving down the Myitkyina-Mandalay railway corridor as part of a new Allied thrust against the Japanese in the north Burma area. January 3, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

The British Army in Burma 1944 Men of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 29th Infantry Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, use paddy fields for cover as they approach Japanese positions around Pinbaw, 1944.

Bay of Pigs (Cuba), April 1961. One of the counterrevolutionary commandos that landed on Girón beach. Spectacular photograph of the fight in Cuba between Castro's militias and the anti-Castro forces landed at Playa Girón, the bridgehead for the failed landing.

DA-SN-84-07983. Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the United States (US) Air Force 82nd Airborne Division line a farm land ditch after parachuting into the area during exercise REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE 1980. AUTUMN FORGER is a reserve airdrop and associated ground movements taking place both here an in Germany and involving mostly US and British troops and equipment. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER/AUTUMN FORGE 1980 Base: Arnhem State: Gelderland Country: Netherlands / Holland (NLD)

Scottish Troops Into North Burma -- To the stirring rhythm of bagpipes, played by the Piper at the right foreground, Royal Scots Fusiliers of the British 36th Division step carefully across a half-submerged bridge as they ford a jungle stream in northern Burma. Another Piper (on bridge) carries both pipes and a shovel. The troops were moving down the Myitkyina-Mandalay railway corridor as part of a new Allied thrust against the Japanese in the north Burma area. January 3, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Picture).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Landing exercises I Infantry Brigade 7-December Division in Tjilinting. Two soldiers move through high vegetation. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

He Gave His .... Did You -- A Marine, wounded in the assault on Guam, receives blood plasma to lessen and shock and replace blood lost when he was shot assaulting the beach. Transfusions similar to this saved countless lives. The Leathernecks lost blood but got some back because somebody gave theirs to the Red Cross. August 14, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Paré-Paré (Celebes). KNIL soldiers get arm instruction on the beach. December 6, 1947. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Paré-Paré

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Piece of artillery shack camouflaged in the statement with crew. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action with tanks at Toba and surroundings. In the mud, a soldier with hammer and chisel tries to bickle slightly loose from a caterpillar. March 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

A mortar team of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment goes into action during a mortar shoot on the Korean truce line. Passing one of the heavy three inch bombs to the loader is Pte Noel Pearce, of Katoomba, New South Wales. The diggers were competing against other Commonwealth Division units in a competition designed to test their speed and accuracy in handing the mortars. The Australian Battalion won easily. June 1, 1955. (Photo by Britcom PR Photo).

French union Paratroopers on the jungle to fight the Victorian. February 22, 1954. (Photo by Service Presse Information section Cine-Photo).

''La bataille de Champagne; Nuef heures douze, le 25 septembre 1915', 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

The Tet Offensive was a military campaign during the Vietnam War that began on January 31, 1968. Regular and irregular forces of the People's Army of Vietnam, as well as NLF (Viet Cong) resistance fighters, fought against the forces of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), the United States, and their allies. The purpose of the offensive was to strike military and civilian command and control centers throughout South Vietnam and to spark a general uprising among the population that would then topple the Saigon government, thus ending the war in a single blow. Although the offensive failed militarily, it succeeded psychologically, undermining American confidence and marking a major turning point in the Second Indochina War (Vietnam War).

World War I, American soldier (left) suffering the effects of poison gas attack while his comrades are protected by their gas masks, 1918, U.S. Signal Corps photograph

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Semarang sector. Semarang: a light mortar that refused is fired after repair by OVW people from the 1st regiment of shock troops. July 26, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

The Battle For Hertogenbosch -- Men of a Reece Regt., taking cover during he attack on St. Michielsgestel. Picture taken on October 24th0 during the tattle for Hertogenbosch, during their drive on to the town, British troops met with strong resistance on the outskirts of St. Michielsgestel (S.E. of Hertogenbosch) during the third battle for the village, a number of German prisoners were taken. January 1, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Carrying his carbine in readiness for action against enemy forces, Cpl Allen G. Carlson leaves his hillside foxhole. May 17 1951, Korea.

Infantrymen charge from an armored personnel carrier. The APC gets men to battle unfatigued, protects them against shell fragments, small-arms fire and atomic radiation. It transports 12 soldiers. September 13, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945). Evacuation of wounded by German health services.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandoeng sector. Heavy machine gun peloton in position. July 21, 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene training. Connection troops work. June 1944. Britain

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Brenschutter has excavated. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The British Army in Burma 1945 Sikh troops of 19th Indian Division in action at Fort Dufferin in Mandalay, 9-10 March 1945.

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945). Evacuation of wounded by German health services.

A Day With the 25th (first of ten) - "Breakfast Nook" for GI's of the 25th division on a cold February morning is an open field. Food was brought up in trailer attached to jeep (left). February 3, 1951. (Photo by ACME).

Rackling The Communist Bandit Menage.French and Vietnamese Anti-Bandit Patrola In Indo-ChinaThe communist menace in the far east is being met wherever it appears with increasing military strength. In Korea United Nations Forces inflict heavy casualties on the Communist enemy in Malaya Britian Commonwealth and Malay troops constantly seek the communist bandits and capture then or set them to flight, in Indo-China French and Vietnam troops do likewise. That is how the free countries are fighting the banditry of Communism in the East. October 29, 1951. (Photo by Central Office of Information, London).

Marine Hit, Goes Down -- An American Marine participating in the invasion of Saipan in the Marianas has just been hit by shrapnel from an exploding Jap mortar shell and is about to fall. This dramatic picture was caught by Corp. Angus Robertson, marine corps combat photographer, who was badly shaken by the concussion of the exploding shell. July 4, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

British Army, Boer War, British infantry on the move.

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. 21. Weapon position Princess Irene Brigade exercises. weapon position. July 1943. Britain

Photograph of the Testing a Vickers Machine-Gun. Soldiers are seen testing the water-cooled Vickers heavy machine-gun. Unknown

Britain's New Rocket Launcher In Action - Seen firing from a trench position is Company Sergeant Major Instructor Wilson ***** using Britain's new 3.5 Rocket Launcher - the infantryman's answer to the tank. The weapon - a development of the Bazooka - is being used at the Small Arms ***** School, Hythe, Kent (Note Small Arms School Corps flash) Loader who wears a visor to guard against back flash is Sgt Instructor W. Tunaley this type of weapon has had remarkable success in Korea, against tanks. February 14, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

TELLY SAVALAS, DONALD SUTHERLAND and CHARLES BRONSON in THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967), directed by ROBERT ALDRICH.

Those with the Front Line In Premiereadvance position 200 meters from the German lines.In Our First Line -- This advanced ***** situated at 200 meters from the German line. April 24, 1940.

03/01/1938. The 46th division of the peasant in the battle of Alfambra.

Italian soldiers in the trenches, Gorizia, Italy 1915-18.

Aust. Middle East. January 22, 1941.

Armed Puerto Rican National Guardsmen move down a dirt road during Operation Ocean Venture '82. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two infantrymen during a field service exercise. The front man is ready to throw a (exercise) hand grenade.

French Army - Training Recruits. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return by tapanoeli, taroetoeng, sibolga, padang, sidempoean. Three knil soldiers with different weapons in attack (Stengun, Bren Mitrailurer and rifle). December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

The Story of a Royal Marine. during January 1943, Royal Marine Barracks, Stone House, Plymouth. the Story of Richard D Emerson. Emerson, nearest camera, training with a bayonet.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Infantry II KNIL to depok. Radio telephonist with two other soldiers. July 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

A Marine from Battery H, 3rd Bn., 14th Marines, loads a round into an M-101 105mm howitzer during a training exercise. Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. NATO exercise "Aqua Marine" involving all the equipment between Venlo and Nijmegen through pontoon bridges over the Maas. Soldiers and public in exercise. September 19, 1983. Limburg, Well

Tank "War" at camp - Chifley. August 26, 1948.

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.

Japanese units Advance toward Kwangsi Province - Japanese units march toward Kwangsi Province, as soon as landed on the shore near here, suddenly in the face of the enemy's fire, recently. November 15, 1939. (Photo by The Domei News Photos Service).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A patrol was a way through the Dessah. On the dike a track or tram track. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The basic training of conscripts in 1965 in a barracks in Dortmund and on a military training area in the Lueneburg Heath, Germany, Europe

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purification campaign Bangoesbaai, Padang. Soengai Pisang. In a treatment campaign in this water-rich coastal area, the radio proves its indispensability. The commander is constantly connected to the patrols and coordinates their movements. October 5, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene training. Brenschutter. 1944. Britain

Propaganda poster: Yanks go over the top during training in World War I.

An artillery gun team from Btry. C, 5th Bn., 10th Marines, prepares to fire their 105mm howitzer during Operation CAX-1-2-82. Subject Operation/Series: CAX-1-2-82 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Business of War -- Intent on their artillery pieces are these Netherlands East Indies soldiers of the coast defense command at Bandoeng, Java. January 21, 1942. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Military Training Camp in Bloemendaal (Visit General Curls). February 25, 1946. Bloemendaal, Noord-Holland

World War I, American machine gunners of the 80th Division using a Browning heavy machine gun, U.S. Signal Corps photograph, 1918

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return by tapanoeli, taroetoeng, sibolga, padang, sidempoean. Three republican fighters come up with the hands up from a rice field, held by a KNIL soldier. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Italians Invade Albania. Italian Troops landed Durazzo they are well dug in, having been taught a healthy respect for Albanian valour. Italian Troops landed on the coast of Albania early on Friday morning, April 7. The port of Durazzo as the spearhead of the attack. Though heavily ***** the Albanian army resisted the landing and the Italians were repulsed with heavy losses. Warships then bombarded the coastal towns and a second and successful landing followed. April 22, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Mussolini Commands Great Italian Army Manoeuvres: Realistic Warrape In Albs Men hauling a heavy artillery piece into "action" during the Manoeuvres at Bolzani. Signor Mussolini commanded the greatest peace time manoeuvres ever held in Europe at Solzano, in the Northern Italian Alps, in which 500,000 Italian soldiers have been engaged. The eyes of the world have been on thess manoeuvres, as they hold a significant in view of the strained position between Italy and Abyssinia. September 13, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

A Vicars Gun fires in support of Australian Troops advancing on Shaggy Ridge Pimple. January 11, 1944. (Photo by Australian Information Picture).

D-Day in Normandy, France. Allied assault troops relaxing before a protective chalk cliff overlooking the invasion shore, Normandy, France. June 6-7, 1944.

A member of Co. A, 1ST Bn., 121st Inf., waits for the order to "attack" Co. C, 1ST Bn., 108th Armor, 48th Bde., during the annual Georgia Army National Guard training. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Platoon of black American troops surrounding French farm house as they prepare to eliminate German sniper holding up an advance, Omaha Beachhead, near Vierville-sur-Mer, France, U.S. Army Signal Corps, June 10, 1944

07/27/1936. Peasants Shooting at the Gates of Sigüenza, before leaving for Zaragoza.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bridge construction (Bailey) at Kampong Ladjan, SOEMOWONO. Ladjan Soywono: The bridge at Ladjan was through the TNI. blown up. However, a new Bailey bridge was laid by the genius from Salatiga. The Bailey bridge is moved with manpower. November 23, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono

American and Soviet soldiers shaking hands on a destroyed bridge, Torgau, Germany, April 1945

Czechoslovakian Troops - General & Action Scenes - Foreign Troops. October 24, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

With The Troops Of The French Empire -- Moroccan riflemen a lookout .Authorized by the censorship for France and export *****.French empire's troops on the front. Moroccan troops with machine-gun in an advanced *****. March 09, 1940.

DN-SN-85-02056. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD)

Death On Wheels - Mobile Machine Gunner In Italian Tests -- Motor-Cyclist machine gunner giving a demonstration of his art during Italian troop manoeuvres at Carsoli, Abruzzi, Italy. Intensive Italian army manoeuvres have been held in the past few days at Carsoli, Abruzzi, Italy. King Victor Emmanuel and Mussolini have been interested spectators. March 19, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

War Guns Roll into New Action in North China Conflict -- Japanese soldiers wheel a field piece into position for action near Shanghai as the soldiers of Nippon continue their undeclared war against Chinese forces on the North China area. June 10, 1937. (Photo by Acme Newspictures Inc.).

Russian Machine-Gunners Ready For Action -- These Red Army machine-gunners are manning a gun position in a wooded area somewhere on the Russso-German front, Moscow sources say. September 1, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Last action picture taken in Korea of the late Lieutenant Colonel Charles N. Green, DSO. He is shown (left) returning with Brigadier Coad, Commanding the British Commonwealth Brigade, from their reconnaissance when the Australian battalion encountered opposition a half mile east of Chongju on the morning of 29 October. Lt-Col. Green was killed the following evening just as he turned in to sleep after the Australia's victorious two-day fight for the town ship. November 14, 1950.

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 Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. KNIL soldiers in cover behind boulders. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

Defence Of Australia - Anti-Aircraft, Coastal Etc. - Australian Military. February 26, 1942.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection British troops on the march along a road on the Italian Front.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War 'E' Troop of the 45th Royal Marine Commandos attached to the 1st Commando Brigade, resting in Drevenack after the assault on Wesel.

Americans roll through Siegfried Line on a 'tank dozer' near Roetgen, Germany, on Sept. 28, 1944. Roetgen was the first German municipality he captured by US troops during World War 2 (BSLOC_2015_13_67)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Purchase Action. Salatiga sector. These men have just returned from a treatment campaign in the vicinity of Coppg. Under enjoying a cigarette, their fortunes of last day will be discussed. October 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Brigade maneuvers. 29. COVERING Road Weapon exercises Princess Irene Brigade. Cover road weapon.. July 1943. Britain

Allies In Mandalay -- Driving from the North, 19 Indian Division troops smashed into Mandalay outskirts to gain biggest prize to date in Burma war Jap efforts to hold the town were crushed as allies struck forward to the walls of Fort Dufferin, last and main Jap stronghold in Mandalay.Indian troops in action against Jap positions on Mandalay Hill. March 01, 1945. (Photo by British Official Picture).

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.

12/31/1960. Cape Camp Armored Division.

October 1942, Stalingrad - Soviet Guardsmen fighting in the streets of the Stalingrad outskirts.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return by tapanoeli, taroetoeng, sibolga, padang, sidempoean. With a contact with a terrorist Javanese soldier was killed first class Ranoe. He was worn in the afternoon with military honor in a grave in PadangsiDempoean his funeral goes with military honor and according to Mohammedan rite. Unloading the Saluute shots. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tjiamis, Tasikmalaja and Soekaradja. A sniper has directed its rifle and looks through a telescope. December 26, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Some members of Co. L, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, move out and over a hill during Operation CAX-1-2-82. Subject Operation/Series: CAX-1-2-82 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of a machine gun team from Co. C, 2nd Bn., 2nd Inf., man multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) equipped M-60 machine gun during a 3rd Brigade Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) at the Yakima Firing Center. They are wearing MILES gear. Base: Yakima State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Air Force in the Middle East, 1944-1945. An RAF Regiment n.c.o. calls up the rest of his party after reconnoitering their position, during an exercise near the Regiment's Training Depot at Shallufa, Egypt.

A Booby-Trap Killed Him -- The Yank soldier lying there fell victim to a Nazi booby-trap somewhere in Sicily during the conquest of that Island. So before approaching his dead body, one of the soldiers at right runs a mine detector over the area. The sign on the building extolls fascims and the word "vinceremo" means "we will win." October 04, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shock troops at PraboOmoelih. Group portrait of 8 soldiers at an armored car. October 23, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Japan/USA: Wounded marines receive tratment in the field, pending evacuation. Battle of Peleliu, September-November 1944

American soldiers marching group of German prisoners along beachhead after which they will be sent to England, Normandy, France, U.S. Army Signal Corps, June 6, 1944

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