Allies Collection (page 9)

Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis
Big damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War

Crashed Allied plane at Fournes, France, WW1
A crashed Allied plane at Fournes, on the Western Front in northern France, during the First World War, with German troops and others gathered round. Date: 1914-1918

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

SIEGE OF JULICH
When the ruler of Julich dies his lands are contested by Dutch and Empire. Imperial forces seize the town but they are besieged and ousted by the Dutch and their allies. Date: 1610

BATTLE OF MALPLAQUET The Allies under Marlborough and Prince Eugene defeat the French under Villars but with heavy losses - the 18th century's bloodiest battle Date: 11 September 1709

BATTLE OF SAINT-CLOUD (outskirts of Paris) - the French forces defending Paris, hoping in vain for Napoleon to arrive, fight desperately to keep the Allies out of Paris Date: March 1814

The mystical marriage of st Catherine, 1501-1550 ca, (oil on wood)
7146024 The mystical marriage of st Catherine, 1501-1550 ca, (oil on wood) by Innocenzo da Imola (Francucci), (c.1490/4-1547/50); Vatican Museums and Galleries

All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho)
DHS212723 All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho) by Reuterdahl, Henry (1871-1925); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; © Dallas Historical Society

The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena
7129385 The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena, 16th century (oil on panel) by Genga

The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1686, (oil on canvas)
7130050 The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria, 1686, (oil on canvas) by Ferri, Ciro (1634-89); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Armistice Celebration, Paris, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo)
1698976 Armistice Celebration, Paris, 11th November 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Street scene in paris where people were gathered to celebrate armistice)

Serbia & Montenegro. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Russia. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Portugal. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Japan. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Italy. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Great Britain. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

France. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Belgium. WWI Children of the Allies, artwork by Cicely Mary Barker

Germania's nightmare (colour litho)
6000307 Germania's nightmare (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germania's nightmare. Le cauchemar de Germania)

France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000298 France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: France pays tribute to the heroism of Serbia)

Russian boy soldier in France, exchanging salutes with a French soldier, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000420 Russian boy soldier in France, exchanging salutes with a French soldier, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Serbia and its allies barring the German route to Constantinople, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000363 Serbia and its allies barring the German route to Constantinople, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting between Boers and Afrikaners from the Cape Colony (colour litho)
2819115 Meeting between Boers and Afrikaners from the Cape Colony (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Roman wolf and the British lion sing in chorus Come Chicken, Come, 1903 (print)
LSE4327726 The Roman wolf and the British lion sing in chorus Come Chicken, Come, 1903 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rockefeller Plaza, exhibit [for] United Nations by OWI, New York, N. Y. 1943. Creator: Marjory Collins
Rockefeller Plaza, exhibit for United Nations by OWI, New York, N.Y. Between photographic displays is the Atlantic charter in frame with transmitters at each end and where voices of Roosevelt

Allegory of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (oil on canvas)
AGN282319 Allegory of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 38x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle)

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

Italian Cavalry on the Attack (Colour Litho)
2778612 Italian Cavalry on the Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian cavalry on the attack)

The End of a Greek Division (Colour Litho)
2778551 The End of a Greek Division (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of a Greek Division)

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)
3740480 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Are Struggling against Starvation)

Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)
2778605 Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bold coup de mano by the Gondarini)

The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho)
2808580 The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious French offensive)

The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho)
2777587 The new Allied weapons, an English terrestrial dreadnought on German positions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Allied weapons)

Theophile Delcasse, 1904 (colour litho)
1731004 Theophile Delcasse, 1904 (colour litho) by Sirat, Joseph (1869-1937); (add.info.: Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923) French minister for foreign affairs (1898-1905)

The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas)
CIV214399 The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; (add.info.: 22nd April - 25th May 1915; ); © Canadian War Museum

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)

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
528677 End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving)
1729025 Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)
7262194 THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington

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)

Russian diplomacy (colour litho)
7201382 Russian diplomacy (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian diplomacy. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1912.); © Look and Learn

The French cockerel as ambassador to Russia (colour litho)
7201364 The French cockerel as ambassador to Russia (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French cockerel as ambassador to Russia)

Early Morning on the Avenue in May 1917, 1917 (oil on canvas)
3949653 Early Morning on the Avenue in May 1917, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 76.4x91.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during
1273733 Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during the Boxer Rebellion

Les allies a Versailles, engraving by H. Reidel, 1920 (pochoir print)
1123819 Les allies a Versailles, engraving by H. Reidel, 1920 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Emprunt de la Liberation, Souscrivez, Ste. Gle. de Credit Industriel & Commercial, pub. Paris, c. 1917 (colour litho)
1073850 Emprunt de la Liberation, Souscrivez, Ste. Gle. de Credit Industriel & Commercial, pub. Paris, c.1917 (colour litho) by Jonas

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"Allies: United in Strength, Courage, and Victory" In the annals of history, the concept has played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of nations. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, a revered British Army Officer known for his strategic brilliance, exemplified the power that comes from forging alliances. Just as he commanded troops with precision and determination, so too did nations come together to face common adversaries. The resounding boom of the British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis echoed across battlefields as a symbol of unity among allies. Its thunderous roar signified not only firepower but also camaraderie between soldiers fighting side by side. One such display of solidarity was witnessed during the advance of the Scots Guards at Alma in 1899. The vibrant oil on canvas painting captures their gallant march forward under fluttering Colours - an emblematic representation of shared purpose and unwavering resolve. World War I brought forth numerous instances where allies stood shoulder to shoulder against formidable foes. The German cruiser SMS Emden found itself under attack by HMAS Sydney, showcasing how allied forces would go to great lengths to protect one another's interests. As World War II engulfed nations in its grip, posters bearing slogans like "To Victory -- With Our Help" became rallying cries for citizens across Allied countries. These powerful visuals served as reminders that victory could only be achieved through collective effort and mutual support. A map depicting World War One combatants sprawled across Europe illustrates how borders dissolved when it came to confronting a common enemy. Allies transcended national boundaries as they fought together towards freedom and peace. Propaganda posters highlighting the bravery and heroism displayed by RAF pilots further reinforced this notion of unity amidst adversity. They inspired both civilians and servicemen alike to join hands in defending their shared values against tyranny. No discussion on they are be complete without acknowledging D-Day - June 6th, 1944.