Deuxieme Collection

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

A station in France in 1852-1870, engraving
1721393 A station in France in 1852-1870, engraving; (add.info.: A station in France in 1852-1870, engraving).

The foyer of the "Theatre du Chatelet" in Paris, c. 1860, engraving
1730641 The foyer of the "Theatre du Chatelet" in Paris, c. 1860, engraving; (add.info.: The foyer of the "Theatre du Chatelet" in Paris, c. 1860, engraving).

Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving
1732289 Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving; (add.info.: Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving).

Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864
1729979 Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864; (add.info.: Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864).

Adolphe Niel (1802-1869) French marshal Niel (1802-1869) officer of the army of NapoleonIII, anonymous photograph
1708412 Adolphe Niel (1802-1869) French marshal Niel (1802-1869) officer of the army of NapoleonIII, anonymous photograph; (add.info)

French emperor Napoleon III planting a tree in Ferrieres in memory of his visit at the castle of Ferrieres-en-Brie
1728787 French emperor Napoleon III planting a tree in Ferrieres in memory of his visit at the castle of Ferrieres-en-Brie, December 1862, France

The Champs Elysees, 2nd empire (1852-1870) : fountain of circus (engraving)
1732216 The Champs Elysees, 2nd empire (1852-1870) : fountain of circus (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by A. Sargent after Jules Garldreau).

Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving
1729144 Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving; (add.info.: Suit for hunting (man and woman), 2nd empire, 1852-1870, engraving).

French empress Eugenie and a tapestry loom, on r with hat is emperor Napoleon III during their visit in Tourcoing
1728788 French empress Eugenie and a tapestry loom, on r with hat is emperor Napoleon III during their visit in Tourcoing, France, August 1867

People leaving the Theatre Italien, Paris, engraving by Jahyer after Gustave Janet, 1858
1732321 People leaving the Theatre Italien, Paris, engraving by Jahyer after Gustave Janet, 1858; (add.info.: People leaving the Theatre Italien, Paris, engraving by Jahyer after Gustave Janet, 1858).

French architect Charles Garnier, c. 1877 (photo)
1708315 French architect Charles Garnier, c. 1877 (photo); (add.info.: french architect Charles Garnier (1825-1898), c. 1877).

Charles Auguste Louis Joseph Duke of Morny (1811-1865), half brother of NapoleonIII with his wife the duchess of Morny
1711048 Charles Auguste Louis Joseph Duke of Morny (1811-1865), half brother of NapoleonIII with his wife the duchess of Morny (1838-1896), born Princess Sophie Troubetzkoi, wife of Duke of Morny

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Baudin French deputy is going to be killed on barricades in Paris at time of Coup of 2 December
1722365 Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Baudin French deputy is going to be killed on barricades in Paris at time of Coup of 2 December 1851 (engraving); (add.info)

Agenor de Guiche duc de Grammont (1819-1880) French diplomat minister of foreign affairs late 19th century he was
1709217 Agenor de Guiche duc de Grammont (1819-1880) French diplomat minister of foreign affairs late 19th century he was the lover of Marie Duplessis; (add.info)

French empress Eugenie (1826-1920, born Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman) NapoleonIII's wife
1703070 French empress Eugenie (1826-1920, born Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman) NapoleonIII's wife, photo by Gustave Le Gray, 1856; (add.info.: French empress Eugenie (1826-1920)

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Janusz Korczak, c. 1888 (b/w photo)
1734321 Janusz Korczak, c. 1888 (b/w photo) by Polish Photographer (19th Century); (add.info.: Janusz Korczak (1878-1942) Polish physician, paediatrician and writer, here as a child, c. 1888)

Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
1700589 Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c.1940 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo)
1700818 People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: People of Caen (Normand)

Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition, Paris, 1942 (b/w photo)
1700703 Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition, Paris, 1942 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Exhibition "Bolshevism against Europe" in Paris in 1942)

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper)
1729091 Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); (add.info.: Excerpt of poem "Courage" by Paul Eluard (1944) : a poem about occupation of Paris)

Janusz Korczak (b/w photo)
1734322 Janusz Korczak (b/w photo) by Polish Photographer (19th Century); (add.info.: Janusz Korczak (1878-1942) Polish physician, paediatrician and writer)

Empress Eugenie (1826-1920, nee Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman) NapoleonIII's wife, here as a crane
1728594 Empress Eugenie (1826-1920, nee Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman) NapoleonIII's wife, here as a crane, caricature by Paul Hadol aka White from "La menagerie imperiale" by

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo)
1700558 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for)

Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo)
1701186 Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, 7th December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (Hawai) december 7

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b / w photo)
1700559 The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber)

Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint)
1701447 Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo)
1700714 USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee Damaged in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour, December 1941 (photo) by American Photographer

Baron George Eugene Haussmann (engraving)
1733959 Baron George Eugene Haussmann (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Georges-Eugene Haussmann, commonly known as Baron Haussmann (27 March 1809 - 11 January 1891)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741655 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Normandy landings (Operation Overlord), France, june 6

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Building of Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) (b / w photo)
1700160 Building of Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Building of Palais Garnier (Paris opera house) in 1862-1875)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Allied Invasion of Sicily, Le Courrier de l Air, 15th July 1943 (newsprint)
1730099 Allied Invasion of Sicily, Le Courrier de l Air, 15th July 1943 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: English tract " Le courrier de l air" brought by RAF)

Charles, Duke of Morny (engraving)
1730218 Charles, Duke of Morny (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Auguste Louis Joseph de Morny, 1er Duc de Morny (15-16 September 1811, Switzerland - 10 March 1865)

HMS Devonshire in the Mediterranean Sea, 1939 (b / w photo)
1729082 HMS Devonshire in the Mediterranean Sea, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: HMS Devonshire, pennant number 39)

Prince Napoleon Jerome and Princess Clotilde of Savoy at the Tuileries in Paris, 3rd February 1859 (engraving)
1728894 Prince Napoleon Jerome and Princess Clotilde of Savoy at the Tuileries in Paris, 3rd February 1859 (engraving) by French School

Soldiers at the Base of a Japanese War Memorial, Battle of Okinawa, 12th April 1945 (b / w photo)
1720215 Soldiers at the Base of a Japanese War Memorial, Battle of Okinawa, 12th April 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Allied troops entering Germany, 17th April 1945 (b / w photo)
1721315 Allied troops entering Germany, 17th April 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Allied troops entering in Germany : on april 17)

African-American Soldiers, Iwo Jima Island, March 1945 (b / w photo)
1720217 African-American Soldiers, Iwo Jima Island, March 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On Iwo Jima island, march 1945 : African-American Willie J)

An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b / w photo)
1720219 An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On Iwo Jima island, february 23)

African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b / w photo)
1720220 African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

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"Deuxieme: A Glimpse into the Untold Stories of World War II" Step back in time to witness the intense preparation for the Normandy Landings at Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944. In this black and white photo, soldiers meticulously strategize their every move, knowing that victory hinges on their precision. The Battle of Peleliu reveals a lesser-known chapter as African-American Marines stand united against adversity on September 15th, 1944. Their unwavering courage and resilience shine through in this powerful image. Janusz Korczak's enigmatic presence captivates us in his c. 1888 photograph. This visionary educator dedicated his life to nurturing young minds and left an indelible mark on generations to come. Witness history unfold as African American soldiers liberate Rennes, Brittany on August 4th, 1944. Their triumphant faces reflect both relief and determination amidst the chaos of war. Delve into the depths of France's Maginot Line with a glimpse inside its underground tunnels from circa 1940. These intricate passageways serve as a testament to human ingenuity during times of conflict. Caen Cathedral becomes a sanctuary for those seeking refuge during July 1944. The haunting black and white photo captures the desperation etched upon people's faces as they cling onto hope amid destruction. German Soldiers at Lille station in 1940 portray an eerie calmness before Europe plunges further into turmoil. This snapshot freezes time just before darkness descends upon countless lives forever changed by war. Uncover propaganda tactics employed during wartime at the Bolshevism against Europe Exhibition held in Paris in 1942. This thought-provoking image reminds us of how information can be manipulated to shape public opinion. Human connections transcend borders as American soldiers engage with French women in Cherbourg on June 29th, 1944.