1940s Collection (page 100)

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

German soldiers launch a suprise attack on Bunker 17
Europe: c. 1941 German soldiers launch a suprise attack on Bunker 17

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 of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire
Paris, France: August 28, 1944. French soldiers of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire

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

A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side in Korea
Koto-ri, Korea: December, 1950. A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side to flank the Chinese communists who are trying to trap the Marine withdrawal from Chosin Reservoir

Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division
Korea: February 4, 1951. Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division move out on an assault of a Communist held hill in Korea

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

Riding An Ice Whirligig
Russia: c. 1945 The ice whirligig is a popular sport with children in Russia. All it takes is a pole, a sled, a rider, and people to spin it around at terrifc speeds

A Backwards Toboggan Ride
Pennsylvania: c. 1940 A group of adults wave as they ride backwards on a toboggan down Cedar Crest Hill

To The Bat Sled, Robin
United States: c. 1950 A fancy snow sled, complete with steering wheel and Batman insignias

Skiing Under A Curl
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada: c. 1951. A skier cuts under a snow curl in the Rocky Mountains

Downhill Skiing In A Flurry
World: c. 1939 A skier descending an untraveled mountain in a cloud of powder

A Soaring Skier In Profile
Saint-Sauveur, Quebec: c. 1948 A skier goes airborne coming down a run at Saint-Sauver in the Laurentian montains in Quebec

Skiing In Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, Canada: c. 1950 Skiing in Jasper on the finest of powder snow, surrounded by spectacular scenery

Downhill Skiing In Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada: 1949. Skiing on Quartz Ridge in Banff National Park

Skiing HIll 70 At St. Sauveur
Mont St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1948. This great slope, known as Hill 70 is famous for its snow depth and texture and is a favorite amongst the North American skiing fraternity

A Happy Skier In Vermont
East Corinth, Vermont: c. 1952. A skier in Vermont coming downhill with a big grin on his face

Rodeo Calf Roping
Kansas City, Missouri: c. 1950. This well trained rodeo horse stops on a dime as soon as the rope is over the calfs head, helping the rider in his race against the stopwatch

Riding A Bucking Bronco
Kansas City, MIssouri: c. 1950. The bareback rider must cling to the leather handhold for a violent eight seconds ride. He must spur the unbridled horse over the shoulders on the first jump out of

Bucking Bronco Departure
New York, New York: 1949. A rider from Roswell, New Mexico, is ousted from his saddle in the bronc riding contest at the opening of the Worlds Championship Rodeo in Madison Square Garden

Ice Skating In Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin: c. 1952. Local residents enjoying ice skating on Tenney Park lagoon in Wisconsin

A Spill On The Ice In Central Park
New York, New York: January 1940. A young girl looks for assistance from her friends after a fall on the ice in Central Park. They re appear to be more interested in the camera

Ice Skaters Perform In NY
New York, New York: 1940. Two ice skaters perform on the ice at Rockefeller Center

Ice Follies Pair
San Francisco, California: August 26, 1940. Ice Follies stars Bruce Mapes and Evelyn Chandler show their style in this dynamic photo

Ice Skating in Night Clubs
New York, New York: c. 1940 A new trend in night club entertainment: ice skating! This girl is showing how skillful she is to an admiring audience

Football Player Catching Pass
San Francisco, California: November 10, 1945. George Young of the Fleet City Bluejackets prepares for the game against the Los Angeles Broncos

Boxer Catches A Left Hook
New York, New York: March, 1952. Ernie Durando catches a hard left hook from Paddy Young in the 4th round of their main event at Madison Square Garden

Yankee Stadium Game
New York, New York: April, 1940. A baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York City between the Yankees and the Washington Senators

Fans in the bleachers during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium
New York, New York: c. 1939. Fans in the bleachers during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium

Spud Chandler is out at third in the second game of the 1941 Wor
New York, New York: October 2, 1941. Spud Chandler is out at third in the second game of the 1941 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers

Mailing Letters To Santa
Downey, California: 1947. A group of children line up to mail their letters to Santa at special mail boxes set up through out the town by the Chamber of Commerce

Three children celebrating Christmas
United States: c. 1940. Three children celebrating Christmas

Santa Claus Portrait Uproar
Santa Claus, Indiana: December 20, 1940. The new version of Santa Claus that has the town of Santa Claus in an uproar

This Beverly Hills resident is putting the finishing touches on
Beverly Hills, California: December 22, 1949. This Beverly Hills resident is putting the finishing touches on her Christmas window decoration of Santa asleep in a chair

Children Check Christmas Tree
United States: 1949. Two small children wearing their pajamas inspect the Christmas tree

Young Children Laughing
United States: c. 1940. A table full of young children break out in laughter at a party

Nuns Donate Blood For Troops
New York, New York: October 12, 1951. Eleven Roman Catholic nuns with thermometers in their mouths wait to give blood for the troops in Korea in response to Cardinal Spellmans request for assistance

Nuns Rehearse For Concert
Chicago, Illinois: July 6, 1945. Nuns from various Catholic orders rehearse at the De Paul University School of Music for a concert

Grouse Hunting In Scotland
Scotland: 1939. A woman at the butts while shooting grouse on the Forfarshire Moors

Five Women Playing Cards
United States: c. 1950. Five women having fun playing cards at a table

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Step back in time to the 1940s, a decade filled with resilience, creativity, and historical significance. In Holland House library after an air raid BB83_04456, the aftermath of war is evident as books lay scattered amidst the destruction. Swindon Works Map from the c. 1940s showcases the industrial prowess that fueled wartime efforts. A powerful image captures Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin on April 30, 1945. Vladimir Grebnev's photograph immortalizes this triumphant moment in history. The poster for Weston-super-Mare transports us to a seaside town post-war, enticing visitors with promises of sun-soaked relaxation and rejuvenation between 1948-1965. Toby Twirl Adventures takes young readers on thrilling journeys through enchanting tales set in 1940s UK. These children's stories captivate imaginations and provide an escape from reality. Kind Hearts And Coronets entertains audiences with its dark humor and captivating storyline during this era. This British film remains a classic even today. Whisky Galore. Entices viewers with its UK quad poster showcasing mischief and adventure surrounding whiskey shortages during World War II – a lighthearted take on challenging times. Orson Welles mesmerizes as Harry Lime in The Third Man – his enigmatic portrayal leaves audiences spellbound while exploring post-war Vienna's shadows. Brighton Rock (1947) UK One Sheet immerses viewers into a gripping crime drama set against Brighton's backdrop – capturing both gritty realism and atmospheric charm simultaneously. Bomb damage in Brampton Road reminds us of the devastating impact of war on local communities across Britain during WW2 - scars that would heal but never be forgotten by those who lived through it. "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warns against careless talk during World War II - highlighting how loose lips can jeopardize national security and endanger lives when secrets are at stake.