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World War II Soldiers in Action

Dramatic wartime images showcasing soldiers engaged in combat and military operations, set against the backdrop of various battlefields.

1937 - Mayor La Guardia operates a power shovel at a construction site for a police department.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman talks to a few men. September 25, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Commodore Leon A. Edney, commander, Carrier Group One, is interviewed on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during Fleet Exercise 85. Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Poll photo collection. General H.J. Curls look through a periscope. 1946

Excursion from the staff from the Martial History section to Gorinchem and locked Loevestein. Visit to the sailing and diver school in Gorinchem.

Military Soldier in Long Coat Smoking Pipe, Portrait, WWII, HQ 2nd Battalion, 389th Infantry, US Army Military Base, Indiana, USA, 1942

U.S. General George Patton receiving Legion of Honor, Namur, Belgium, 1944

Marine Private William E. Williams reads a letter mailed to him by his parents. San Diego, CA, Jan 5, 1944.

The raising of the siege of Jerusalem Troops of the Old City intent on giving their names & addresses to a cameraman Eric Matson to have pictures sent to them. Photo shows G. Eric Matson with soldiers. 1938, Israel

England: April 21, 1944 Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower (L) chats with Lt. Gen. Carl D. Spaatz (C), Chief Of U.S. Strategic Air Forces in England, and Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (R), Commander of the Eigth U.S. Army Air Force, during his visit to a bomber station in England.

Original Film Title: CROSS OF IRON. English Title: CROSS OF IRON. Film Director: SAM PECKINPAH. Year: 1977. Stars: JAMES MASON.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. General curls in an open staff car with Colonel P. Scholten. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. 2nd Infantry Brigade Group General curls visits the Princess Marijkekamp at Tjiteureup. May 2, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Tuskegee Airmen attending Briefing at Air Base, Woodrow W. Crockett, standing at center, Edward C. Gleed, Lawrence, KS, Class 42-K, Group Operations Officer, Seated on Right, and Unidentified Airman Seated on Left, Ramitelli, Italy, Toni Frissell, March 1945

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Visit Prince Bernhard Belfast T.G.V. Dutch exhibition. 1943. Belfast, Britain

Anefo photo collection. Pasfotos 951126000. November 30, 1950

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