Second World War Collection (page 3)

A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho)
2811021 A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho) by English School

Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho)
3104406 Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second World War child evacuee, c1939)

American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo)
6015170 American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George VI in naval uniform (photo)
6015221 King George VI in naval uniform (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George VI (1895-1952) in naval uniform

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w / c on paper)
BRA309370 Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b / w photo)
6015255 Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Shipbuilding scene, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Thousands Were Suddenly Made Homeless, c1940 (1942). Families made homeless by the blitz of World War II. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

Soldiers working on downed Junkers 88, Pagham Harbour, 9 Sep 1940
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/3/37

Downed Junkers 88, Pagham Harbour, 9 Sep 1940
A soldier is pointing out bullet holes on the cockpit. L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/3/31

EDITORIAL Winston Churchill in the garden of 10 Downing Street, during World War Two. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 - 1965

Ilyushin and test pilot Kokkinaki, 1942
Soviet aircraft designer Sergei Ilyushin (centre right) and test pilot Vladimir Kokkinaki (left, in overalls), talking with a group of soldiers in front of an aircraft during World War II

Statues of the U.S. Marine Corps on the Iwo Jima Memorial at night in Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

Flame monument, Ouistreham, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe

American Sherman tank, Omaha Beach Museum, Normandy, France, Europe

War Cemetery, 1939-1945, World War II, Bayeux, Basse Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Rebuilding P_H00101_009
DOVER, KENT. A large group of Belgian labourers, working on behalf of the Ministry of Works and posing outside of reconstructed terraced housing, in Dover, Kent

Cow Lane Coventry, 1941 a42_00357
Baker Billing and Crows Charity School, Cow Lane, Coventry. The front elevation of Baker, Billing and Crows Charity School on Cow Lane showing the entrance to Pressings Limited Cow Lane Works

Mulberry Harbour 24688_027
Two blocks of Mulberry Harbour, Portland Harbour, Dorset. This modular design enabled two complete prefabricated harbours to be towed across the channel

Prefabricated hospital med01_01_0643
Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Hillingdon, Greater London. Ministry of Health new hutted hospitals. A view of the ends of the new hutted hospital being built at Mount Vernon

Mobile first aid post MED01_01_0220
A bus which has been converted into an A.R.P. mobile first aid post. Converted buses were first used in September 1939. Some could still be used as ordinary buses

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625727 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625721 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanor Powell (colour photo)
8669125 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanor Powell (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleanor Powell)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Frances Drake (colour photo)
8668503 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Frances Drake (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Drake)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Goddard (colour photo)
8668483 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Goddard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulette Goddard)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Tania Weller (colour photo)
8668506 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Tania Weller (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tania Weller)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Movita Gastenada (colour photo)
8668499 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Movita Gastenada (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movita Gastenada)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Lita Chevret (colour photo)
8668498 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Lita Chevret (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lita Chevret)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Audrene Brier (colour photo)
8668497 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Audrene Brier (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audrene Brier)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Janice Jarratt (colour photo)
8668496 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Janice Jarratt (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janice Jarratt)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle L'ardy (colour photo)
8668482 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle L'ardy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle L'ardy)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Edith Zeisler (colour photo)
8668480 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Edith Zeisler (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith Zeisler)

Blitz, 1940-41: Grain from shattered warehouses sliding into the River Hull (b/w photo)
8634816 Blitz, 1940-41: Grain from shattered warehouses sliding into the River Hull (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo)
8634814 Blitz, 1940-41: Telephonists continuing to work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephonists continuing to work)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Fusiliers (b/w photo)
8651297 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Fusiliers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Fusiliers)

Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance, Crown Square (b/w photo)
8651295 Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance, Crown Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance, Crown Square)

Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen (b/w photo)
8649412 Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooks and Waitresses at a Coastal Command canteen)

Wireless Mechanic testing a Spitfire's R/T (b/w photo)
8649410 Wireless Mechanic testing a Spitfire's R/T (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wireless Mechanic testing a Spitfire's R/T)

Instrument Repairer tests the bomb-release gear (b/w photo)
8649408 Instrument Repairer tests the bomb-release gear (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instrument Repairer tests the bomb-release gear)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo)
8648381 Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Scottish)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo)
8648375 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Greys)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo)
8648373 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Navy)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo)
8648363 Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern armaments, 1938: Launching a Paravane (b/w photo)
8660676 Modern armaments, 1938: Launching a Paravane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching a Paravane)

Modern armaments, 1938: Interior of 15" Gun Turret (b/w photo)
8660649 Modern armaments, 1938: Interior of 15" Gun Turret (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of 15" Gun Turret)

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"Remembering the Second World War: A Time of Courage and Sacrifice" Winston Churchill, the indomitable leader, inspires hope with his iconic V for Victory sign in 1942. The brave Royal Engineers bomb disposal team fearlessly works to protect lives amidst the chaos of war in March 1941. The Commando Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought during World War II. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sail together, symbols of strength and unity during these turbulent times (c1939-1941). The Iwo Jima War Memorial immortalizes the unwavering spirit and sacrifice of American troops in their fight against tyranny. The Westland Lysander aircraft takes flight in 1941, an unsung hero that played a vital role behind enemy lines (Creator: Unknown). North Sheffield bears witness to bombing targets as it endures relentless attacks during wartime (c. 1940). Eric Ravilious captures a unique perspective on runway life in 1941 - a testament to resilience amid constant danger (Creator: Eric Ravilious). General Bernard Law Montgomery leads the mighty Eighth Army with determination and strategic brilliance in 1942 (Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown). During Anti-Gossip Week in August 1940, Sheffield Information Committee fights rumors that could undermine morale on the home front. Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill meet at the historic Teheran conference in 1943 - united against fascism but divided by ideology (b/w photo). The gallant pilots of RAF's 137 Squadron soar through skies filled with uncertainty but never falter in their mission (1943).