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OSS Chief William J. Donovan
Washington, D.C.: c. 1940. William J. Donovan, head of the OSS and father of the CIA

General William J. Donovan
United States: November, 1950. Major General William J. Donovan, director of the OSS and father of the CIA

Statue Of Liberty On V-E Day
New York, New York: May 8, 1945 A soldier and his companion gaze up on V-E Day at the Statue of Liberty after it was illuminated, except for a brief period on D-Day

War Veterans Picket MGM Studio
Los Angeles, California: October 1, 1946. A deputy sheriff stands with a cocked pistol near a fallen fellow officer, holding back a crowd of pickets demonstrating at the MGM Studio

Lovers Carve Their Initials
United States: c. 1944. A soldier and his girl friend stand by a tree with their freshly carved initials in a heart

Winter Warfare Maneuvers
Pine Camp, New York: January, 1940. Taking winter warfare lessons from the Finns, men of the 28th Infantry ski down a slope during winter maneuvers

The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine

Japanese Torpedo Plane Crashes
Saipan, Mariana Islands: October 15, 1945. A Japanese torpedo plane crashes in flames from a direct hit from carrier anti-aircraft fire

Navy Seabee Off To War
Davisville, Rhode Island: December 26, 1943. This Navy Seabee is heading off for duty in the South Pacific. The Seabees were founded here two years ago on December 28, 1941

A Japanese bomb explodes on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, killing the photographer, Phom 3 / c Robert Read
Pacific Ocean: October 15, 1945. A Japanese bomb explodes on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, killing the photographer, Phom 3/c Robert Read, but the film survived

Japanese salvos drop next to the USS White Plains as the USS Kitkun Bay scrambles its fighters during the 2nd Battle of
Philippine Sea, Philippines October 25, 1944 Japanese salvos drop next to the USS White Plains as the USS Kitkun Bay scrambles its fighters during the 2nd Battle of the Philippine Sea

Marine And A Letter From Home
Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Islands, September, 1943. Col. Harry Liversedge, Commanding Officer of the Marine Raiders, reads his first letter from home since he went into action

Workers Sign 5, 000th B-17
Seattle, Washington: May, 1944. The factory workers signing their names on the 5, 000th Boeing B-17 built since Pearl Harbor at Plant #2 in Seattle

5, 000th Boeing B-17 Built
Seattle, Washington: May, 1944. The 5, 000th Boeing B-17 built since Pearl Harbor at Plant #2 in Seattle, surrounded by the factory workers

Early VE-Day On Wall Street
New York, New York: May 7, 1945. An erroneous Associated Press announcement has New Yorkers celebrating VE-Day and dancing on Wall Street

Lonely World War II War Worker
Arlington Farms, Virginia: March, 1944. A woman who works for the War Department in her single room in the governments housing project for war workers

Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High
Camp Lee, Virginia: September 8, 1943. Nationally famous dancer, Pvt. Jose Limon, leaps high as a part of an all-soldier revue for the Third War Loan Drive

Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Ypsilanti, Michigan: July, 1942. Production at the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Steady of eye and hand, women workers at the great Willow Run bomber plant are among those throughout the country who

Woman Wartime Worker
Dayton, Ohio: October, 1944. Frankie McCoy, a skilled worker at the airplane factory in Dayton. Here she is wearing work slacks, steel toed shoes, and a safety cap

Soldier Shares His Meal
Italy: October 6, 1943 An American soldier shares his rations with two hungry Italian waifs

Japanese Military Parade
Tokyo, Japan: c. 1940. A Japanese military high school students organiization parading in front of Japanese officials and the German and Italian ambassadors

Japanese Pilot Aims
Japan: 1941. A Japanese pilot looking through a gun sight

Japanese Simulated Air Raid
Tokyo, Japan: July, 1937. Japanese children participate in simulated air raid emergencies. Here they are wearing improvised masks, and giving assistance to a comrade felled by gas

Crimean Conference In Yalta
Yalta, Ukraine: February 4-11, 1945. A scene from the Crimean Conference with Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin D

A wounded British Commando is being evacuated after a raid on German suppy depots in Norway
Vaagso, Norway: December 27, 1941. A wounded British Commando is being evacuated after a raid on German suppy depots in Norway

The Evacuation of Dunkirk
Dunkirk, France: c. June 1, 1940. The Evacuation of Dunkirk as painted by Charles Cundall. The British evacuated over 350, 000 British, Belgian, French

General Charles de Gaulle
Paris, France: August 27, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle walks up to place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Solder beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

A Flame Thrower Attacks
Tengchung, China: October 4, 1944. A Chinese flame thrower sends a searing stream towards a Japanese pillbox in the fight for Tengchung

General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France
Rennes, France: August 21, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France, the capital of Brittany, as the French national anthem is being played

French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front
France: October 10, 1939. French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Mother Is Wartime Santa
Union City, New Jersey: December 8, 1942. This mother of eight is filling in for the regular Christmas Santa who is filling in on factory war work

Cinecitta
Rome, Italy: August 23, 1947. Cinecitta, the fabulous movie making center built by Mussolini, now serves as a refugee camp in post war Italy

Man Wearing A Zoot-Suit
Chicago, Illinois: 1943. A young man dressed in a zoot-suit checks out his image in a store front window. This one was somewhat modified to conform to wartime rules to conserve fabric

The Latest In Wartime Fashion
London, England: Sept 14, 1939. The very latest fashion in air raid shelter wear is a slip on dressing gown complete with hood, and can be left open, (left), or zipped into trousers, (right)

Women Working On A Farm
Wheaton, Maryland: June, 1945. Three women at work digging a hole for a large pole on a farm

Woman Worker During World War Two
Troy, Michigan: 1942. The Budd Companys Conestoga RB-1, the Flying Boxcar, a stainless steel cargo plane, being towed by a woman ground crew worker during World War Two

Four Women Fix Up Home
Arlington, Virginia: c. 1943. Four young women, possibly war workers at Arlington Farms, at work fixing up an apartment

Nurse Gives Patient Rub Down
United States: July 23, 1942. A Navy Medical Corps nurse gives a post-op sailor a rub down to relieve sore and stiff muscles

New Guinea Rubber Production
New Guinea: January 21, 1944. A native Papuan man feeds slabs of rubber through the cutting and rolling machine. The rubber trees were originally brought in from Malaysia

British Construction Scene
Crookham, Hampshire, England: May 22, 1939. Construction beginning on the new camp to hold 5, 000 of Englands militia and conscripts

Stock Exchange Hires Women
New Orleans, Louisiana: December 18, 1941 Girls are employed for the first time to mark up stock quotations by a New Orleans brokerage house

Women Stock Exchange Couriers
New York, New York: c. 1943 Women were employed at the NY Stock Exchange during the war, filling in for the men overseas. These two are carriers receiving instructions

Hanging Up Laundry To Dry
Baltimore, Maryland: March 7, 1941. A woman hangs up her familys laundry at a trailer camp for defense industry workers. There is a severe housing shortage due to the influx of thousands of workers

Princess Elizabeths first radio broadcast
Princess Elizabeth gives her first radio broadcast, little sister, Princess Margaret at her side. Talking of the Second World War, she proclaimed, We know... that in the end all will be well

The Queen visiting a cemetery in Tobruk
During the Royal Tour, the Queen and Prince Philip visit second world war graves in Tobruk, Libya. 1954

Battersea firemen WWII
Battersea firemen keeping pigs during World War II 1939-1945

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of paper
During World War Two, the growing shortage of paper from overseas meant that the daily papers shrinked in size. Britains public was encouraged to save every scrap of paper

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"Unite and Conquer: Join the Royal Artillery, Serve Your Country in WW II" This recruitment poster calls upon brave individuals to join the Royal Artillery, a crucial force during World War II. As tensions rise, it is time for heroes to step forward and defend our nation. "The Mighty HMS Hood: A Symbol of British Naval Power in WW II" The Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood stands tall as a testament to Britain's naval supremacy during World War II. Its sheer size and firepower make it an awe-inspiring sight that strikes fear into the hearts of enemies. "Defending the Skies: Spitfire and Tempest Fighters Soar in WW II" The Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes take flight, defending our skies with unparalleled bravery. These magnificent machines are instrumental in protecting our homeland from enemy attacks. "Praise for RAF Pilots: Churchill Hails Their Heroism During WW II" Winston Churchill commends the remarkable courage displayed by RAF pilots who valiantly fought against overwhelming odds during World War II. Their unwavering determination ensures that freedom will prevail over tyranny. "Beneath the Waves: T Class Submarines Strike Fear Into Enemies' Hearts in WW II" Silent but deadly, T class submarines prowl beneath treacherous waters, striking fear into enemy vessels during World War II. These stealthy warriors play a vital role in disrupting enemy supply lines and turning tides of war. "Back Them Up. Support Our Heroes - RAF Poster Encourages Unity During WW2" An inspiring RAF poster urges civilians to rally behind their courageous heroes fighting on the frontlines of World War II. Together, we can provide unwavering support that fuels their determination to protect our freedoms. "Sacrifice at Homefront: Save Kitchen Scraps to Feed Hens Amidst WWII Rationing" In times of scarcity caused by rationing during World War II, every contribution counts.