1944 Collection (page 6)

Damage to the central areas of Berlin after R. A. F. raids. 24th March 1944
Damage to the central areas of Berlin after R.A.F. raids. 24th March 1944

Operation Infatuate was the code name given to an Anglo-Canadian operation during the... Walcheren Island, at the western end of the Beveland Peninsula, overlooked the Scheldt Estuary

A hazard of convoy duty for women in the Mechanised Transport Corps, Jeep stuck in the mud, on a cold winter day, Circa 1944

A reconnaissance photograph taken by the RAF of the completely destroyed town of Duren, Germany, after the daylight attack by RAF Lancaster Bombers of Nos, 4, 6 and 8 Groups

This synthetic oil plant at Bottrop, west of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, produced 100, 000 barrels of oil per month for the German war machine before it was wrecked from the air

A reconnaissance photograph taken by 542 Squadron RAF of the completely destroyed town of Duren, Germany, two days after the daylight attack by RAF Bombers of Nos, 4, 6 and 8 Groups

Home Guard armoured train with a 6-pounder gun mounted in the front. Location unknown apart from that is is in England. Picture circa 20th February 1944

Driver Harrison of London inspects the silk stockings that are on sale in the Corps gift shop near the front line. The shop sells perfume, toys

Wingate - Cochran Expedition, Burma Campaign, Wingate fighters (Major General Orde Charles Wingate, since killed) and Cochran Commandos (Colonel Philip Cochran)

The first British troops to enter Cherbourg were four RAF members of an Embarkation Unit. They entered the town with the Americans and took up their headquarters by the quayside

French civilians stand at attention and an American Army Gl salutes as the American and French flags are unfurled side by side in the centre of the city of Cherbourg

One of Britains X-Craft, a midget submarine. January 1944

8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside Ravenna, Italy. December 1944

Crocodile variant of the Churchill tank with a flame thrower in place of the hull machine gun. Circa 1944

The Wasp is a Universal Carrier fitted with a flamethrower. (Picture) Close-up of a " Wasp" flamethrower during Second World War. Circa 25th August 1944

The Flamethrower, Portable, No 2 also known as the Ack Pack, was a British design of flamethrower for infantry use in the Second World War

Girls from the Susu tribe in northern Sierra Leone and French Guinea dancing in Freetown. The dance display is in the aid of War Charities. November 1944

German Uboat U744 seen being captured after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges from HMS Icarus, and the following ships of the Canadian Escort Group; HMCS St

Bristol Beaufighters peels away from a German escort vessel which blew up after receiving cannon and rocket fire, during a combined attack on an enemy convoy south-west of Heligoland by the North

Liverpool - July 1944. Evacuation children at a Liverpool Train Station. It is not clear if they have arrived from London, or are going to London. Picture taken 24th July 1944

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

A group of Luxembourg Hawks, an organisation which corresponds with the British Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. October 1944

Grimy and weary after 48 hours of fighting on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands, US Marines enjoying coffee aboard a transport ship

Picture shows people celebrating in October 1944. World War Two was still raging, but the people of England still found something to celebrate. Picture taken 1st October 1944. Location is Dover, Kent

Occupational Therapy held at Mill Hill Emergency Hospital. No location mentioned, but there is a Mill Hill in North London which looks correct for this picture

Searching for isolated pockets of resistance and snipers, Canadians move cautiously through a rubble-strewn street of Caen. July 1944

A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadron takes off from the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors from a Vickers Wellington of No

Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheep. Dover, Kent. Picture taken 1st October 1944

While the ships company of HMS Newcastle are bathing over the side Able Seaman H Leonard, of Charlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, stands by with loaded rifle in case any sharks should approach the ship

Cattle from a field at Waltham Abbey, Essex, seen roaming through the local Fire Station. A common occurrence. Picture taken circa 14th November 1944

A thick columns of black smoke rising from a Japanese train attacked by Bristol Beaufighters at Kokkogon, about 40 miles along the branch line from Pyinmana, on the Rangoon-Mandalay railway, Burma

20mm land based Oerlikon mobile ack-ack gun in action in Italy. Circa October 1944

R. A. F ground crew equipping Typhoons with rocket projectiles at a landing strip in France
R.A.F ground crew equipping Typhoons with rocket projectiles at a landing strip in France. Picture taken 2 weeks after the Normandy Landings. Picture taken 19th June 1944

Photograph taken during the raid on the Gnome-Rhone aero-engine factory at Limoges by Avro Lancasters of No. 617 Squadron RAF on the night of 8/9 February 1944

Washing day in Cruelly where French civilians and British tommies do their washing side by side in the River Seullas. 4th July 1944

Italian partisans with Luigi Piazza, a priest of San Valentino. Circa October 1944

American soldiers being taught how to use PAK-40 Anti-tank gun captured in the Cisternia area in Italy. 8th March 1944

A gyro gunsight (G. G. S. ) is a modification of the non-magnifying reflector sight in which
A gyro gunsight (G.G.S.) is a modification of the non-magnifying reflector sight in which target... The first examples were developed in Britain just before the Second World War for use during aerial

St Andrews Church in Plymouth, Devon, after it was bombed in The Plymouth Blitz of World War Two. The daffodils continue to grow as the light pours in from the sky above

Scenes among the bombed out houses of Silverdale Road in Hull during the Second World War. 25th October 1944

A 7. 2 inch Howitzer of a Heavy Battery of the Royal Artillery in action at Routot against
A 7.2 inch Howitzer of a Heavy Battery of the Royal Artillery in action at Routot against German communication lines. Our Picture shows the powerful recoil of the Howitzer after firing

The Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) was an organisation set up in 1939 by Basil Dean and Leslie Henson to provide entertainment for British armed forces personnel during World War

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Arakan landing: Capture of Razabil British and West African troops made a
Arakan landing:Capture of Razabil British and West African troops made a landing on the Japanese flank in Arakan early March 1944

Air raid this morning in the South of England at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham, London. (Picture) A causality is bought out of the wreckage. 16th June 1944

British boys for British farms. The Open Door to an Agricultural Career has been considerably helped by a scheme run by the YMCA in co-operation with the Ministry of Agriculture

Soldiers of the 24th Guards Brigade give covering fire to a fighting patrol advancing into Rosennano to clear the village of German snipers 9th July 1944

The crew of HMS Seadog seen here at their Northern depot 31st July 1944

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"1944: A Year of Triumph and Sacrifice in World War II" In 1944, the world was engulfed in the flames of war. The year marked a turning point as nations united to fight against tyranny and oppression. The D-Day map became an iconic symbol of hope and determination. It outlined the meticulously planned invasion that would change the course of history forever. British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, facing immense challenges but displaying unwavering courage. Meanwhile, William Heath Robinson's Kinecar invention showcased human ingenuity amidst chaos. This whimsical contraption provided a brief respite from the horrors of war, reminding people that creativity can thrive even in dark times. WW2 posters depicting the activities of 52 (Lowland) Division highlighted the tireless efforts made by soldiers on all fronts. Their bravery knew no bounds as they fought for freedom with every ounce of their being. The B-26 Marauder Medium Bomber soared through the skies, delivering devastating blows to enemy forces. Its presence instilled fear in those who sought to oppress others, proving that justice would prevail. Yet amidst destruction lay resilience; bomb damage in Brampton Road served as a stark reminder of both loss and strength within communities affected by war. German Panzer tanks roamed ominously across battlefields in 1944, representing an ever-present threat to Allied forces. But these steel behemoths were met with fierce resistance from brave soldiers determined to protect their homeland at all costs. As General Bernard Montgomery led his troops towards victory on "the road to the west, " he embodied leadership and strategic brilliance that inspired countless men under his command. Even amid wartime chaos, life continued its ordinary rhythm – depicted humorously by "A Garden Guide. " Extracting weeds from lawns mirrored society's collective effort to weed out evil ideologies while nurturing seeds of peace and unity. Ultimately, 1944 was a year of triumph and sacrifice.