Second World War Collection (page 8)

Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas)
5947733 Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas) by Baird, Edward (1904-49); Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

British firemen of the wartime National Fire Service fighting a fire during the Blitz, World War II
5226745 British firemen of the wartime National Fire Service fighting a fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

King George VI and Queen Mother Elizabeth outside Buckingham Palace which suffered bomb damage on 13 September 1940
529795 King George VI and Queen Mother Elizabeth outside Buckingham Palace which suffered bomb damage on 13 September 1940, during WWII (photo) by English Photographer

Fires in the City of London around St Paul's Cathedral during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226760 Fires in the City of London around St Paul's Cathedral during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho)
5226756 St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, on fire during the Blitz, World War II, 1941 (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clement Danes Church)

Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226743 Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service running from a collapsing building during the Blitz, World War II
5226754 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service running from a collapsing building during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
1700589 Underground Tunnels of the Maginot Line, France, c.1940 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo)
1700818 People taking refuge in Caen Cathedral, July 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: People of Caen (Normand)

War Protesters, Washington DC, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
3964007 War Protesters, Washington DC, c.1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974480 Franklin Roosevelt giving speech to Eighth American Scientific Congress, Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Pendant le siege de Leningrad (Saint Petersbourg). Un bouquet dans un vase bleu
FIA5347387 Pendant le siege de Leningrad (Saint Petersbourg). Un bouquet dans un vase bleu. Peinture de Alexander Isaakovich Rusakov (1898-1952), huile sur toile, vers 1943

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo)
1701020 Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Liberation of Lille (France) by english troops in October 1918

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service inspecting a large bomb crater during the Blitz, World War II
5226751 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service inspecting a large bomb crater during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Control room of the wartime British National Fire Service, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226749 Control room of the wartime British National Fire Service, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Firefighters of wartime British National Fire Service using a mobile canteen during the Blitz, World War II
5226746 Firefighters of wartime British National Fire Service using a mobile canteen during the Blitz, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service being alerted to the presence of a badly wounded victim of an air
5226744 Firemen of the wartime British National Fire Service being alerted to the presence of a badly wounded victim of an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

An Italian Soldier with his Family after Liberation in 1944 (b/w photo)
1761887 An Italian Soldier with his Family after Liberation in 1944 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880
7279731 Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain, Rome, 1880 by Unknown Artist

Victoire. Berlin. (Episode de la seconde guerre mondiale, 1939-1945, les chars de l'Armee Rouge defilent dans les)
FIA5348819 Victoire. Berlin. (Episode de la seconde guerre mondiale, 1939-1945, les chars de l Armee Rouge defilent dans les rues de la capitale allemande apres la capitulation)

The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation
7278794 The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation, Historical)

L'artillerie lourde sur la Neva a Leningrad (Saint Petersbourg, Russie) en 1942
FIA5359702 L artillerie lourde sur la Neva a Leningrad (Saint Petersbourg, Russie) en 1942. (Un cuirasse sur le fleuve gele defend la ville en feu contre des attaques aeriennes)

The Surrender of the Finnish Soldiers in 1940, 1940 (oil on canvas)
FIA5354295 The Surrender of the Finnish Soldiers in 1940, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); State Central Artillery Museum, St

1942 Admiral Darlan poster
7293575 1942 Admiral Darlan poster by Falter, Marcel (b.1866); Musee de la resistance de Castellane, Alpes de Haute Provence, France; © Jean-Paul Paireault

Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789
7278988 Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scattering of the Acadians in 1755, c. 1900 (painting)
1743255 Scattering of the Acadians in 1755, c.1900 (painting) by Beau, Henri (1865-1949); (add.info.: Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, known as the Great Upheaval or the Great Deportation)

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo)
1700558 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for)

Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print)
7292461 Signal German Propaganda Review, 1941 (print) by Girod, Charles (1897-1945); Musee de la resistance de Castellane, Alpes de Haute Provence

F. W. Hunter, Army test pilot, Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
F.W. Hunter, Army test pilot, Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif

Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah. This is the Carr Fork side from which the company obtains huge amounts of ore

Carr Fork Canyon as seen from "G" bridge, Bingham Copper Mine, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Carr Fork Canyon as seen from "G" bridge, Bingham Copper Mine, Utah

Marine Corps Major in dress white uniform, World War II, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Marine Corps Major in dress white uniform, World War II

Installing one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Installing one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run. Photo shows the Willow Run manufacturing plant, run by the Ford Motor Company near Ypsilanti, Michigan

Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah. The new plant will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

Marine Corps Major in summer uniform, World War II, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Marine Corps Major in summer uniform, World War II

Girl inspector confers with a worker as she... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Girl inspector confers with a worker as she makes a careful check of center wings for C-47 transport planes, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942
Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah

Marine Corps Major in winter uniform, World War II, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Marine Corps Major in winter uniform, World War II

Girl inspectors at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company make a careful check of center wings for C-47 transport planes

Worker at carbon black plant, Sunray, Texas, 1942. Creator: John Vachon
Worker at carbon black plant, Sunray, Texas

Marine Corps Captain in dress blue uniform, World War II, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard Hollem
Marine Corps Captain in dress blue uniform, World War II

With careful Douglas training, women do... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
With careful Douglas training, women do accurate electrical assembly and installation work, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

De-waxing plant at Mid-Continent refinery, Tulsa, Okla. (1943?). Creator: John Vachon
De-waxing plant at Mid-Continent refinery, Tulsa, Okla

Women are trained as engine mechanics in thorough Douglas training... Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Women are trained as engine mechanics in thorough Douglas training methods, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Employees at Mid-Continent Refinery, Tulsa, Okla. (1943?). Creator: John Vachon
Employees at Mid-Continent Refinery, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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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).