Platoon Collection

Les Diables Bleus - 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins. A platoon on a mountain path by a stream. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Panorama: group portrait of General Staff of a platoon, 1870. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Panorama: group portrait of General Staff of a platoon, 1870

WW1 - Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon)
A fine photographic portrait of the Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon). The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Turkish)

Memorial to C-47 Dakota 43-15180, Ochten, Holland
This Dakota, carrying men of 156th Parachute Battalion Machine Gun Platoon, was shot down by German ack ack on 18 September 1944, the second day of Operation Market Garden

First American Cemetery Marker Omaha Beach
This marks the first American battle burials in Europe. It was set up by 2nd Platoon of the 607th Graves Registraton Company

Scene of Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica
The Governors house in Spanish town, during the outbreak of rebellion in Jamaica in 1865. A platoon of soldiers march in front the governors house

Epilogue: The Commanding Officer sums up, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Epilogue: The Commanding Officer sums up, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Anzacs on Guard in Egypt, 1940, (1940). Soldiers from New Zealand stationed in Egypt practicing the Bren gun technique. From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

The Machine Gun Platoon of the First Battalion, The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Poona, Ind
The 1st Battalion took part in the Egypt Intervention in 1882, fighting in the second battle at Kassassin on 9 September and the Battle of Tel el-Kebir a few days later

British Officer Kicks Football Towards German Lines To Inspire His Platoon To Charge With Him From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe Published London 1916

A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Mari
Digital photograph: A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Marine attached to the Black Watch Battle Group at Camp Dogwood takes an opportunity to have a field shower during a fire

Platoon of Soldiers formed into a testudo (tortoise), used as protection, head and shoulders covered with their shields allowing safer advance

Female soldier Y Company, Princess of Waless Royal Regiment
Digital photograph: A female soldier serving with Y Company, The 1st Battalion, Princess of Waless Royal Regiment, is one of a platoon of soldiers to visit a local Iraqi Police Training facility as

U. S. Marine Corps who fought at Wake Island
Group photo of the 47th Platoon of the U.S. Marine Corps, who defended America during the Japanese naval and air attacks on Wake Island in December 1941

US Cavalry on manoeuvres, Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
US Cavalry machine gun platoon on field manoeuvres, Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1912

Keeping his Hand In
KEEPING HIS HAND IN. Private Smith, the company bomber, formerly Shino, the popular juggler, frequently causes considerable anxiety to this platoon. Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, 1St Btn

Cartoon, Keeping his hand in, WW1
Cartoon, Keeping his hand in. The professional instinct again. Private Smith, the company bomber (formerly Shinio, the popular juggler), frequently causes considerable anxiety to his platoon

To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan
The official narrative for this drawing reads: When he saw the enemy had practically surrounded his command, he collected his platoon and prepared to fight his way back to the supporting line

A platoon of Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV main battle tanks during an exercise in the Negev desert. Attached to the middle tank is a mine clearing device

U. S. Army soldier scans for security threats from the rooftop
January 3, 2013 - U.S. Army security force platoon leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, uses his Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG)

Marines raise their weapons toward targeted threats
October 18, 2005 - Marines raise their weapons toward targeted threats as they begin to evacuate the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers Range 200

U. S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise
October 6, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

Soldiers fire the M240B machine gun on their objective
February 15, 2013 - Soldiers fire the M240B machine gun on their objective at a platoon live fire exercise, during the annual exercise Cobra Gold in Dan Ban Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand

Afghan National Army and U. S. soldiers patrol the village of Akbar Kheyl, Afghanistan
March 18, 2010 - U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers maneuver into the village of Akbar Kheyl, Pole-Elam district, Logar province, Afghanistan. The U.S. Army and A.N.A

Welsh Guards platoon training at Sennybridge Training Area, Wales
Welsh Guards platoon live firing training at Sennybridge Training Area, Wales, United Kingdom

The Reception of the Crown Prince of Prussia into the First Regiment of Guards at Potsdam
THE RECEPTION OF THE CROWN PRINCE OF PRUSSIA INTO THE FIRST REGIMENT OF GUARDS AT POTSDAM: THE GERMAN EMPEROR INTRODUCING HIS SON TO THE REGIMENT, The Crown Prince, being the youngest officer

6th Motor Coach Company - July 1941
Group of men in uniform in front of their motor coach George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N20708

The Reception Of The Crown Prince Of Prussia Into The First Regiment Of Guards At Potsdam: The German Emperor Introducing His Son To The Regiment, The Crown Prince, Being The Youngest Officer

Bronze statues of platoon at Korean War Veterans Memorial on Mall in Washington DC, USA

Statues in platoon at new Korean War Veterans Memorial with bronze statues on Mall in Washington DC, USA

American machine gun platoon advancing, France, WW1
American 80th Division machine gun platoon advancing through woods between La Chalade and Le Claeon, Argonne, north eastern France, during the First World War. Date: 29 October 1918

Cartoon - Boys playing at soldiers

German soldiers 1932
The regimental signals platoon with their messenger dog during German military manouevres in 1932 Date: 1932

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"Platoon: A Tale of Courage and Sacrifice in the Face of Adversity" In the annals of history, one platoon stands out as a symbol of unwavering bravery and resilience. Les Diables Bleus, the 21st Regiment of the Chasseurs Alpins, etched their names into the chronicles of World War I. Led by their valiant commander from the 11th Kafkas Regiment's 3rd Platoon, they faced unimaginable horrors on the battlefield. Through blood-soaked trenches and relentless bombardments, these brave souls fought with unyielding determination. Their unwavering spirit inspired awe among comrades and struck fear into their enemies' hearts. The echoes of their heroic deeds still resonate today. Not far away, another platoon wrote its own chapter in history. A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Marines displayed unparalleled courage amidst chaos during World War II. They stood tall against adversity, defending freedom with every breath they took. As we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, let us not forget to honor those who flew high above us in C-47 Dakota 43-15180 over Ochten, Holland – forever memorialized for their service. Across oceans and continents lies Omaha Beach's First American Cemetery Marker – a poignant reminder that valor knows no boundaries or borders. It serves as a testament to all those who laid down their lives so that others may live free. From Jamaica's Morant Bay Rebellion to Egypt's Anzacs standing guard in 1940; each platoon left an indelible mark on history's canvas. Their stories remind us that heroism can be found even in the darkest corners of our world. And finally, an epilogue penned by Cecil Beaton himself captures it all - a commanding officer summing up what words alone cannot express.