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Second World War Collection (page 4)

"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

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Launching a Paravane (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo)
8660668 Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Aircraft Gun in Action)

Modern armaments, 1938: One-Man Tank and Trailer (b/w photo)
8660666 Modern armaments, 1938: One-Man Tank and Trailer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One-Man Tank and Trailer)

Modern armaments, 1938: Loading Aerial Bomb (b/w photo)
8660656 Modern armaments, 1938: Loading Aerial Bomb (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading Aerial Bomb)

Modern armaments, 1938: Caterpillar Tractor Hauling Gun (b/w photo)
8660646 Modern armaments, 1938: Caterpillar Tractor Hauling Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillar Tractor Hauling Gun)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Gunnery Practice in Gas Masks (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Gunnery Practice in Gas Masks (b/w photo)
8660644 Modern armaments, 1938: Gunnery Practice in Gas Masks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunnery Practice in Gas Masks)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Aircraft Sound Locator (b/w photo)
8660641 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Aircraft Sound Locator (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Aircraft Sound Locator)

Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo)
8648380 Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To All Scotswomen)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo)
8648377 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo)
8648361 Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo)
8648353 Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apse from North)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: WW2: Attack by Blenheims of Bomber Command on Herdla aerodrome, Norway

WW2: Attack by Blenheims of Bomber Command on Herdla aerodrome, Norway, during the combined raid on Vaagso
8639404 WW2: Attack by Blenheims of Bomber Command on Herdla aerodrome, Norway, during the combined raid on Vaagso, 27 December 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Blitz, 1940-41: A store on the High Street, Sheffield on 11 December 1940 (b/w photo)

Blitz, 1940-41: A store on the High Street, Sheffield on 11 December 1940 (b/w photo)
8634817 Blitz, 1940-41: A store on the High Street, Sheffield on 11 December 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A store on the High Street)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: WW2: The Chief of the Air Staff (b/w photo)

WW2: The Chief of the Air Staff (b/w photo)
8639413 WW2: The Chief of the Air Staff (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chief of the Air Staff)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: WW2: The instrument panel of a Hampden bomber (b/w photo)

WW2: The instrument panel of a Hampden bomber (b/w photo)
8639406 WW2: The instrument panel of a Hampden bomber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The instrument panel of a Hampden bomber)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: WW2: A formation of Hurricanes (b/w photo)

WW2: A formation of Hurricanes (b/w photo)
8639403 WW2: A formation of Hurricanes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A formation of Hurricanes. Illustration for R.A.F)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625730 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo)

Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo)
8672639 Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The development of rationing in Britain in World War II, 1940-1942)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)

Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)
8672650 Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy off the British coast, World War II)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo)

Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo)
8672646 Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food distribution to civilians during the Coventry Blitz)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving)

Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving)
PCT4268689 Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Battle between Emperors Constantine I)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on the beach of

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on the beach of Deauville, 1910
LUX4801976 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on the beach of Deauville, 1910; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918

Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918
1578071 Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1918; (add.info.: Photograph of Rear Admiral Roger Keyes, 1st Baron Keyes (1872-1945) British admiral

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)

Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177606 Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach

France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach, close-up, 1910
LUX4801987 France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach, close-up, 1910; (add.info.: France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Betty Furness (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Betty Furness (colour photo)
8668493 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Betty Furness (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betty Furness)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Azalie Cecil (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Azalie Cecil (colour photo)
8668488 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Azalie Cecil (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Azalie Cecil)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Lamour (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Lamour (colour photo)
8668481 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Lamour (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Lamour)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanore Whitney (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanore Whitney (colour photo)
8668478 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanore Whitney (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleanore Whitney)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Cologne Cathedral, 1945

Cologne Cathedral, 1945
1581516 Cologne Cathedral, 1945; (add.info.: Cologne Cathedral, Germany at the end of World war Two, 1945. Construction of Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248 and was halted in 1473)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: St. Giles Fair, Oxford, 1945 (w/c on paper)

St. Giles Fair, Oxford, 1945 (w/c on paper)
AMO100848 St. Giles Fair, Oxford, 1945 (w/c on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 37.7x77.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)

St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672808 St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James's Palace Palace)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)

Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672643 Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlton House Terrace, London)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672642 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo)

Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo)
8672634 Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Naval Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Naval Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo)
8660687 Modern armaments, 1938: Naval Aircraft Gun in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Aircraft Gun in Action)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Night Bomber (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Night Bomber (b/w photo)
8660679 Modern armaments, 1938: Night Bomber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Bomber)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Monoplane Bomber (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Monoplane Bomber (b/w photo)
8660672 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Monoplane Bomber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest Monoplane Bomber)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun (b/w photo)
8660655 Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Aircraft Gun)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A Naval Aircraft Carrier (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Naval Aircraft Carrier (b/w photo)
8660652 Modern armaments, 1938: A Naval Aircraft Carrier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naval Aircraft Carrier)



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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).