1944 Collection (#10)

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POLAND. WARSAW. Warsaw insurgents center who fought against the german invasion of Warsaw in 1944, during the II World War. Date: 30/09/2006

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France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

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France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

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France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

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France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. Normandy American Cemetery. White crosses mark the grave sites of 9, 387 who died during the Battle of Normandy. Date: 06/12/2006

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France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

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France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. Normandy American Cemetery. Nyland brothers grave site, brothers killed on D-Day that inspired the movie Saving Private Ryan. Date: 06/12/2006

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White crosses marking grave sites of American soldiers, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 12/08/2006

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France, Normandy, Arromanches Beach. Remembrance crosses placed in the sand on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

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White crosses for Battle of Normandy, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 21/07/2006

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White crosses for Battle of Normandy, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 21/07/2006

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Mallard Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Date: 12/08/2006

Untitled, c. 1943-44. (watercolour, pen and ink on paper)
651701 Untitled, c.1943-44. (watercolour, pen and ink on paper) by Wols, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (1913-51); 11.5x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Untitled)

CJ9 9676 Portsmouth Corporation Liveried Bedford OWB
1944, Portsmouth Corporation Liveried Bedford OWB, Victory Parade, Goodwood Revival 2021, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2021

CJ9 9736 Helen Frostick, 1944, Daimler Dingo Scout Car
Helen Frostick, 1944, Daimler Dingo Scout Car, Victory Parade, Goodwood Revival 2021, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2021

Production line - penicillin production Imperial Chemical Industries - 4 May 1944. Date: 1944

WW2 poster, Join your savings group, now! Date: circa 1944

WW2 - The Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Saint-James, Normandy, France, near the northeastern edge of Brittany

Brittany American Cemetery, Saint-James, France
WW2 - The Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Saint-James, Normandy, France, near the northeastern edge of Brittany

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, Forces
The Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Refresher Course
The Caption is Refresher Course They are sitting in a Forces Club. These were run by the NaFI and the WVS among others. Maybe the girl works there. A little dog is feeding at a bowl

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - No Basic, we should worry
The Caption is No Basic? We should worry! Basic refers to the basic petrol ration. Petrol was rationed from September 1939 and contiinued until 1950. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Sew What
The Caption is Sew What? Clothing could only be purchased if one had enough Points to do so and the Points were rationed. A wartime slogan was Make do and Mend

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Boots, Boots, Boots
The Caption is Boots! Boots! Boots! This is a take on Rudyard Kiplings poem Infantry Columns where the boots actually go up and down

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wish I could buy you somefink
The Caption has the little boy saying that he has no money AND cannot buy the girl anything so he wishes her a NO COUPON HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - We ll be seeing you somehow
The Caption reads We ll be seeing you somehow. Petrol was severly rationed and only certain professions or trades were allowed to have any. Hence cycling became popular

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Oh, I do like a bit of butter
The ironic Caption is Oh! I do like a bit of butter on my bread. The weekly butter ration per person was 2 oz - 56 grams. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Don t worry, it may not happen
The Caption is Don t worry. It may not happen. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A thing of duty - no joy whatever
The Caption is A thing of duty is no joy whatever. The concept of Duty was impressed upon the population during the war as one of the planks of morale. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - You Know what men are
The Caption is You know what men are. In previous wars men generally had the desirable uniforms but in WW2 the ladies had uniforms too and that of the WRENS was particularly attractive

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

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"1944: A Year of Triumph and Sacrifice in World War II" In 1944, the world was engulfed in the flames of war. The year marked a turning point as nations united to fight against tyranny and oppression. The D-Day map became an iconic symbol of hope and determination. It outlined the meticulously planned invasion that would change the course of history forever. British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, facing immense challenges but displaying unwavering courage. Meanwhile, William Heath Robinson's Kinecar invention showcased human ingenuity amidst chaos. This whimsical contraption provided a brief respite from the horrors of war, reminding people that creativity can thrive even in dark times. WW2 posters depicting the activities of 52 (Lowland) Division highlighted the tireless efforts made by soldiers on all fronts. Their bravery knew no bounds as they fought for freedom with every ounce of their being. The B-26 Marauder Medium Bomber soared through the skies, delivering devastating blows to enemy forces. Its presence instilled fear in those who sought to oppress others, proving that justice would prevail. Yet amidst destruction lay resilience; bomb damage in Brampton Road served as a stark reminder of both loss and strength within communities affected by war. German Panzer tanks roamed ominously across battlefields in 1944, representing an ever-present threat to Allied forces. But these steel behemoths were met with fierce resistance from brave soldiers determined to protect their homeland at all costs. As General Bernard Montgomery led his troops towards victory on "the road to the west, " he embodied leadership and strategic brilliance that inspired countless men under his command. Even amid wartime chaos, life continued its ordinary rhythm – depicted humorously by "A Garden Guide. " Extracting weeds from lawns mirrored society's collective effort to weed out evil ideologies while nurturing seeds of peace and unity. Ultimately, 1944 was a year of triumph and sacrifice.