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WWII Military Operations and Events

Historic images depicting military operations during WWII, including espionage activities and aerial combat scenes, with a focus on intensity and action.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). Failed recording. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AOG-7 Elkhorn , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-08520. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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.

ASPB MK 2 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

If you were over Japanesean in a B-29 the rural section would look like this mosai-appearing photograph taken from a Superfortress of the 21st Bomber Command. Patchwork is made up of thousands of farmed pieces of land. Clusters of houses on dark areas

HMS Martin Underway.

M-58 Trackö (depicted - name).M-58 Trackö (depicted - name)

A second flight of Republic P-47's closely ofllows the first, while down from the left swoops a third diving at terrific speed to join the hunt like wolf hounds with the quarry in sight.

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.

DN-SN-87-10366. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Portrait of Don Tadeo Bravo de Rivero Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746-1828). Portrait of Don Tadeo Bravo de Rivero, 1806. Oil on canvas, 81 1/2 x 45 11/16in. (207 x 116cm). In their formal full-length portraits, Old and New World elites proudly defined themselves through their things. The colonial Peruvian nobleman Tadeo Bravo de Rivero sat for Francisco de Goya y Lucientes wearing the brilliant scarlet uniform of a cavalry officer. The medal of the chivalric Order of Santiago displayed on his lapel points to one of the ways that Creoles (American-born Spaniards) elevated their rank within the empires social and racial hierarchy. At the officers feet is a dog, the traditional symbol of fidelity, suggesting the subjects devotion to his king. European Art 1806

Parachutes Over Korea - Supplies for fighting men on the ground fill the Korean sky during an air drop by cargo planes of the Far East Air Force's Combat Cargo group. Items ranging from candy and ammunition to three-quarter ton trucks and two-ton artillery pieces have composed the almost 18,000-tons dropped to United Nations ground forces throughout the period of hostilities. December 31, 1951. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo).

Area Near Hingham, MA ,. Photographs of the First Naval District

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.

A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine JEFFERSON CITY (SSN-759) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

CLG 7 Springfield , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (4th series). A buried land mine. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Aerial view from an observation kite of the battleship HMS REVENGE. The ship appears to be firing its guns. Note what is probably the cable leading down to the ship. This photograph was taken whilst Cody was demonstrating his kites to the Navy. Whilst they did not use any of his kites they did recommend Cody to the Army. According to Cody he was fascinated by kites from a young age, when he saw the Chinese cooks who worked on the cattle drives making and flying toy kites. Like many of Cody's tales of his early life, it is difficult to say whether this is true or not.. In friendly competition he and his sons used to build kites and fly them to great heights. They began building larger and larger versions until Cody decided to try and construct a man carrier. After many trials and the occasional accident Cody designed and built a system that could easily carry a man to a height of over 2500 feet and hold him suitably stable whilst he was in

Vews from deck of the SS Arawa gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

German warship viewed through a Royal Navy submarine periscope in world war one. 1917

Cannon , Cannons, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

AGSS-569 Albacore , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.

Photo collection Service army contacts Indonesia. Negative HK 39. January 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Aerial photograph of a French village that has been destroyed during the First World War. Dated 20th Century

Aerial photograph showing the Eder Dam and reservoir after it had been breached by the RAF 'Lancaster' bombers of 617 Squadron during the 'Dambuster' Raid of 16 May 1943. Date: 1943

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.

Nazi Youth rally at a stadium in Nuremberg Germany 1936

Anefo photo collection. Report Putten. WWII. October 29, 1945. Gelderland, Putten

Aerial view of the search periscope and radio mast of a United Kingdom Resolution/Dreadnought Class submarine. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Brastagi. On their arrival at Brastagi, our troops did a lurid find. 18 enclosures were found in a mass grave. Elsewhere in the village, 40 terrible mutilated seem to be found from other victims of the TNI. August 22, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Rosenheim. Tombstones of the ancestors of the Army Commander Excellency Count Scheekestuel. .

The area of "Wilcze Szańc", the headquarters of Adolf Hitler - the interior 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);

Gun Turrets of XP-35. Test conducted in the NACA 19 foot pressure tunnel LMAL-38560 NACA document.

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.

Vintage Photograph. US Air Force Thunderbirds in precision acrobatic flight team. Frame 3

Russian Parachutist folding the parachute. December 13, 1939. (Photo by The Yaffa Syndicate).

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. board Dutch cruiser southwest Pacific Ocean. lower deck constantly flooded waves. {1940-1945}

German mine sweeps and landing boats at sea.

The artillery section arterillery section, shooting test against cardboard.The artillery section arterillery section, shooting test against cardboard

'La confession du soldat au soldat', 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916".

AK-259 Alcor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CA 148 Newport News 19-NN-CA 148 Newport News-133660 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Japanese flag was printed in large quantities. Attempts to plant the Japanese flag all over China and swallow China alone. This was during the Japanese invasion of China.

Aerial view , Air bases. Photographs of the First Naval District

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

Anefo photo collection. The last shot. 18 February 1947

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.

An aerial port bow 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)

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam fire department. February 4, 1946

PAR-6264. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

A spectacular and drastic series of tests of a new shelter designed to provide security for A.R.P. Personnel, staged in Birmingham for the benefit of home office and war office representatives and M.P.'S etc. The shelter, made from heavy bullet-proof steel plate, provides, it is claimed, protection from splinters, shrapnel, falling Masonry, glass, blast, bullets and Incendiary bombs. Workmen clearing away the debris from the shelters which were still standing. February 09, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Japanese Flags Captured At Taierchwang -- Japanese Company flags captured by the Chinese forces at Taierchwang. June 7, 1938. (Photo by China Information Committee).

AO-106 Navasota , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Untitled, September 1941, New Zealand, by Eric Lee-Johnson.

Tillman's Wharf , Piers & wharves, Tillman's Wharf. Photographs of the First Naval District

Flag of Truce Mobile. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Naval operations, William Bagalyy (Steamship), 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Campaigns & battles, Armistices, 1860-1870, Ships, 1860-1870, United States, Alabama, Mobile Bay

Aerial view of Soesterberg. Year unknown.

DDE-765 Keppler , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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. Recordings from plane. Cloud air. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Untitled, July 1938, New Zealand, by Eric Lee-Johnson.

Battered potatoes at the 11th Army Commando Trento.

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the Battle of Fallujah event during the Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Aug. 12, 2022. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training.

Germans Triumphal Entry Into Warsaw: Only No Crowds Came To See It! -- German troops making their "Triumphal" entry into Warsaw on Oct. 5, when Hitler paid a visit to the city to review as "Victorious" troops. Note the cheering crowds - only the crowds did not put in an appearance. October 09, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

AO-109 Waccamaw , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

RAF Bomber Command Wrecks Saumur Tunnel 1944 A deep cutting and railway tunnel on the main line at Saumur, an important junction south west of Paris, which was attacked by Royal Air Force Bomber Command Lancasters on the night of 8 June 1944.

Pigeons in Trafalgar Square and sailing ships on Thames, London, January 1938, London, by Eric Lee-Johnson.

Untitled, March 1938, by Eric Lee-Johnson.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Specimens of Charms worn by soldiers and sailors.

Japanese Ships in The Bottom -- Malak Harbour and Koro in the Palau Islands saw the wrath of the Pacific Fleet warplanes preceding the landings on Peleliu Island. The Japanese destroyer and three other chips shown here are mute evidence of the effectiveness of carrier borne warcraft and also of Japan's waning power in the western pacific. October 23, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photo).

An aerial port side view of a Soviet "Victor I" class submarine underway in the operating area of the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Task Group. Country: Sea Of Japan

World War two British propaganda postcard showing German aircraft under attack from British anti-aircraft fire

A view of a hose connection aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) during underway refueling operations with a Peruvian replenishment ship. The ships are participating in Exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Paita Country: Peru (PER)

Genre scene. Ulan of the 2nd Regiment in an interview with a civilian Janowski, Stanisław (1866 1942)

AM-440 Exploit , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Illustration of an Allied aircraft having destroyed a German kite-balloon. Such gas-filled balloons were tethered to the ground and used to observe the surrounding area. Date: 1916

Opportunity Rolls Free Again (Four Wheels)

(Night Scope PHOTO.) A US Army soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York, on night patrol in Eagle Base, Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Operation JOINT GUARD, 23 July 1997. Subject Operation/Series: JOIN T GUARD Base: Eagle Base State: Tuzla Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH)

AMS-123 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Registration legislation. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "On Board Dutch Trawler" aboard Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

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