World War II Special Operations

Historical images depicting Allied intelligence units and their activities during World War II, showcasing guerrilla warfare and covert operations in jungle environments.

Walcheren Epic, November, 1944 -- L.C.G. Survivors being picked up by a L.C.I. (S) acting as hospital ship. Smoke of battle ashore in background.Striking notion pictures just released (Sept.1945) show something of the ordeal undergone by the Navy's close support bombardment craft in the Walcheren landings in November.1944. They were taken from an infantry landing craft which was acting as rescue ship during the Royal Marines landing at Westkapelle. Our close support bombardment craft, manned by the Royal Navy, ran the gauntlet of the shore batteries and drew the enemy's fire while the assault went through. October 01, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Walcheren Epic, November, 1944 -- L.C.G. Survivors being picked up by a L.C.I. (S) acting as hospital ship. Smoke of battle ashore in background.Striking notion pictures just released (Sept.1945) show something of the ordeal undergone by the Navy's close support bombardment craft in the Walcheren landings in November.1944. They were taken from an infantry landing craft which was acting as rescue ship during the Royal Marines landing at Westkapelle. Our close support bombardment craft, manned by the Royal Navy, ran the gauntlet of the shore batteries and drew the enemy's fire while the assault went through. October 01, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

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.

Alarm message investigation and rescue service. Emergency call from the "water-making" Belgian cutter hope for peace (1941-1967). A life raft is ready on the stern of the cutter. At the front, the towing cable can be seen to the tugboat sea tiger. A Neptune of airplane squadron 320 is on site.

Torpedo shooting shooting beam.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

T110 Arcturus (depicted name).T110 Arcturus (depicted name)

AGOR-13 Barkley , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Autumn trip from Smaleel 1 that consists of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (the flagship), Hr.Ms. Amsterdam, Hr.Ms. Holland (from November 11), Hr.Ms. Rotterdam, Hr.Ms. Sea lion, hr.ms. The bitter (between 8 and 22 November) and Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. A portion of the squadron departed from Den Helder, another part from Rotterdam. The journey went VA Brest, Gibraltar, Livorno, La Spezia, Lerici, La Specia, Gibraltar, Falmouth, Plymouth and Portland back to Den Helder. Youthful scoops receive lessons in "splitting and buttons".

DN-SN-86-06882. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). A meal fish, including a cod, go to the wolf together with a grenade.

DN-SN-88-06235. Country: Unknown

A view of damage caused to the port amidships section of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

New Davis Breathing Apparatus Tested at the Submarine Escape Test Tank at HMS Dolphin Gosport, 14 December 1942 At the submarine service school, HMS DOLPHIN, a trainee submarine rating coming through the 'escape' hatch into the instructional tank wearing the Davis Breathing Apparatus. An instructor stands nearby.

Going Home: Italian P.O.W.s boarding the Rangitata at Port Melbourne today to be returned to their homeland. Only 54 went aboard at Melbourne, but others will be picked up at Adelaide. December 3, 1946.

Crewmembers of the coastal patrol boat USS SIROCCO (PC-6) demonstrate the operation of the Mark 38 25mm gun mount to two visiting Marines during public tours of the new vessel at the Washington Navy Yard. The SIROCCO is to be formally commissioned here Saturday the 11th of June at 1100 hours. Base: Anacostia River State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-07870. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (1st series). Arrival Padang. At the troops are also indonesian boys, mascots, which have been traveled. November 20, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Air Sea Rescue -- The airman may be picked up by seaplane or launch. In this case he is rescued by a Royal Naval high speed launch. Royal Air Force Spitfires are now engaged in the important task of rescuing our airmen who have been brought down in the sea working in conjunction with the Royal Naval high ***** and sea planes, they ***** sea and on spotting an ***** distress fly low over him and ***** two canisters, one contains a ***** which automatically ***** and becomes inflated in the *****

Crewmen from the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS-39) position a tire in the water, as they prepare to begin salvage operations on a Coast Guard boat that sank when hurricane Iwa passed through the area. Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-427 H.P. Jones , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The damaged bows of HMS ARGONAUT as the ship lies docked. Despite heavy damage after she had been torpedoed in the Mediterranean the British cruiser lived on. She managed to get home where she was repaired before serving in the Far East.

Savings trial for the reinforcement shops.

DN-SN-85-08530. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines offload heavy equipment from utility landing craft 1657 (LCU-1657) during landing operations. U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force following a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Port Of Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

A Marine's jeep rolls down the ramp of a utility landing craft during landing operations. U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force following a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Port Of Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

DN-SN-89-08590. Base: Pensacola Bay State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-02432. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN 715) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Maggie the monkey, a regimental pet mascot, with a soldier of the 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders.

Anefo photo collection. Mission Zaanlandse, trial run Marietje Bohmer. December 21, 1966

Duikers and Kikvorsmen demonstrations at the diving center of the Royal Navy in Den Oever.

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). On the way to England.

Remove cannon lokes HR. Ms. Van Nes

Aerial stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN 715) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-89-03167. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AGS-29 Chauvenet , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Porto Farina, Tunisia. A German raft, boot and helmet in water after American and British soldiers frustrated the evacuation attempt of German 10th and 15th panzer divisions - May 1943

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "on board dutch tanker" on board Dutch tanker. October 1943. Britain

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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Disembarkation of the ship Tasman in Koepang (Timor). a fishermen spire. January 25, 1948. Indonesia, Kupang, Dutch East Indies

Donzere Mondragon. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Peaceful Setting in World of War -- Sunset from the deck of an Australia warship exercising in Australian waters. June 07, 1941.

An aerial starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ATLANTA (SSN-712) underway. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of damage caused to the deck edge optical landing system platform of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

50' ASPB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Diver Fischer in the Fuikbaai. October 1955. Curaçao

American soldiers engage in combat during the Vietnam War. The image captures the intensity and chaos of warfare, with soldiers equipped with rifles and other weaponry. This photograph was taken on June 19, 1965, showcasing the high-risk nature of military activities during this period.

DN-SN-89-05616. Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Queen Meets Her Children at Tobruk:The Queen boards Britannia - a minute later she and the Duke met their children after 158 days apart. May 02, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

CVA 19 Hancock , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

They're In The Navy's Holiday Show - Futuristic-looking figures demonstrate a mock-up of a midget submarine at Chatham, where warships are 'at home' to August holiday visitors during the three Navy Days - to-day (Saturday), tomorrow and Monday. July 30, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

A Navy diver in scuba gear is assisted into a rubber raft before using it to locate to victims and wreckage from Flight 90, the Air Florida Boeing 737 that crashed into Rochambeau Bridge (14th Street). The divers are from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Indian Head, Maryland and Harbor Clearance Unit Two, from Little Creek, Virginia. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "Washing Day Board Dutch Merchant Vessel" Laundry board Dutch merchant ship. August 1943. Britain

AGB-5 Ataten Island , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. On the left is the medium auxiliary floating dry dock USS RESOLUTE (AFDM 10). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ASPB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Coast Guard Air Crew Training"Pacific Oceana U.S. Coast Guard air crew trains with rescue equipment during a flight aboard an HH-3F Sea King Helicopter hovering over a Coast Guard craft. The training is underway off the coast of San Diego." Photographer: PHC Louis F. Jones, Jr.

Photograph of LCDR Thomas Tucker During His Rescue. LCDR. Thomas Tucker is lifted from deep within Haipon Harbor 31 AUG 66, amidst heavy enemy fire. Pilot Tuckers FR8 Crusader was shot down after S Mission over North Vietnam, requiring him to eject within 100 yards of communist territory. During a tense rescue by a navy 'chopper' of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 6, LCDR. Tucker's wingman flew repeated passes at 6 North Vietnamese junks approaching within a few hundred yards of him. He is officer in charge of Light Photo Squadron 63-'G' and is from Long Prairie, Minnesota.

Anefo photo collection. Zendship Radio Caroline in Port of Amsterdam, Captain Van der Kamp (left) in conversation with police. December 30, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Trip to South America: Caracas, Venezuela, White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) communications equipment, preparations, and personnel; images of members of the press; and views of the city. White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) officer, Louie Bean, arranges an antenna on the roof of Hotel Tamanaco in Caracas, Venezuela, as WHASA staff set up communications equipment.

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.

Crew members paint the starboard anchor of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) while standing in a skiff. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The air cushion landing craft LCAC-6, foreground, and LCAC-18 sit on the beach after bringing Marines and their vehicles ashore during the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Demolition/Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) (BUD/S) trainees secure their life jackets prior to launching a rubber boat into the surf during a "hell week" exercise. Phase I of BUD/S training concludes with "hell week," when students' physical, emotional and mental abilities are tested under adverse conditions. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation 910 - Rescues & Rescues Launches - Air-Sea Rescue Training. October 9, 1944.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Two sailors, standing on precariously lowered platforms perform the necessary task of repainting when small ships return to base after a long spell U-boat hunting in the Atlantic. The ship being repainted at Londonderry is the Flower class corvette HMS PINK.

Art.Sect shooting field.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Palestine is a name given to the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The region is also known as the Land of Israel, the Holy Land and the Southern Levant. In 1832 Palestine was conquered by Muhammad Ali's Egypt, but in 1840 Britain intervened and returned control of the Levant to the Ottomans in return for further capitulations. The end of the 19th century saw the beginning of Zionist immigration and the Revival of the Hebrew language. The movement was publicly supported by Great Britain during World War I with the Balfour Declaration of 1917. The British captured Jerusalem a month later, and were formally awarded a mandate in 1922. In 1947, following World War II and the Holocaust, the British Government announced their desire to terminate the Mandate, and the United Nations General Assembly voted to partition the territory into a Jewish state and an Arab state. The Jewish leadership accepted the proposal but the Arab Higher Committee rejected it; a

Atlantic Rescue -- 1st Stage - One of the crew of a bombed ship, who had jumped into the water, swims strongly to the lifebelt thrown him by a rescuing destroyer. October 23, 1941.

230329-N-CE729-1051ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 29, 2023) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) observe water taxis docking to the ships stern gate, March 28, 2023. Water taxis were used to transport ship riders back to shore. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade. Dutch soldiers training. "Dutch Forces Invasion Exercises". Soldier rope beach, landing ship background. February 1944. Britain

Plastic preservation, a new method of preserving equipment on disused warships, is now being used by the Australian Navy. The process seals apparatus against the ravages of air, moisture, and weather at a low cost for periods up to fifty years. These picture were taken aboard H.M.A.S. Cowra, a corvette now in reserve, in Sydney Harbour. Left: A gun, covered with ***** webbing of tape is sprayed with liquid plastic, which forms a gossamer of fine threads. June 5, 1947. (Photo by Norman E Brown/Fa

A stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine MONTPELIER (SSN-765) underway at high speed during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Anefo photo collection. Flying camp hr. Ms. "Karel Doorman" from autumn exercise back in Den Helder. December 10, 1964. Den Helder

DN-SN-88-01781. Base: USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7)

DN-SN-89-05607. Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SENIOR Navy divers use a schematic diagram of a Boeing 737 to help in the recovery of the tail section from Flight 90, the Air Florida aircraft that crashed into Rochambeau Bridge (14th Street). The divers are from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Indian Head, Maryland and Harbor Clearance Unit Two, from Little Creek, Virginia. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AO-108 Pawcatuck , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Sailors for Tokyo, H. Willems. August 8, 1964. Japan, Tokyo

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC series Borneo; Belongs to article from Vaandrig Hartwigzen about the Dajaks for world news. Soldiers wash their clothes on a jetty in a river. June 1948. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Seabees load heavy equipment aboard the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113) prior to their departure for Costa Rica on a drought relief mission. Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two crew members of the Goolgwai salvage personal belongings after the trawler foundered on the rocks at North Pt., Malabar this morning. May 29, 1955. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media)

Photographer inspects some of the scattered wreckage of the ANA airliner Lutana, Twisted metal shows how terrific the impact must have been when the plane sheared into Ben Evers mountain, out from Quirindi. Twisted ports of the plane were scattered over the locality of the smash showing hour terrific must have been the impact. September 6, 1948. ;Photographer inspects some of the scattered wreckage of the ANA airliner Lutana, Twisted metal shows how terrific the impact must have been when the p

Soldiers of the Brigade Lobith from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee during their work on the Rhine.

Misc. Negatives , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Vintage photograph. Coast Guard cutter Pontchartrain battling rough seas in North Atlantic while on weather patrol

AG-89 Edisto , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. Visit to the Amphibious Practice camp Texel (AOK).

Oxygen bottle for marine divers / kikvries men.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Patrol boat on a river. Inland soldier with a TROS. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Navy Yard , Naval yards & naval stations, Navy Yard. Photographs of the First Naval District

A student performs a simulated rescue with a classmate during a training session, part of the twenty-day, intensive training course at the Navy Rescue Swimmer School. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of the upper portion of the superstructure of the amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA-117), showing the ship's antenna array. Country: Chesapeake Bay

DN-SN-85-02799. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high angle port bow view of the Los Angeles Class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN-718) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

CA 148 Newport News 19-NN-CA 148 Newport News-133663 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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