1944 Collection (#79)

Sea Scouts embarking on RSS Discovery for a Sea Scout Exhibition. 1944

Queen Elizabeth II in wartime
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number featuring photographs of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) during World War II

Sir Percy Everett piped on board RSS Discovery
Sea Scout Exhibition RSS Discovery Sir Percy Everett, Deputy Chief Scout, being piped on board the RSS Discovery by Sea Scouts. He was visiting an exhibition on board. 1944

Sea Scouts signal lamp training
Sea Scouts undergoing signal lamp training. circa 1944

Sea Scouts alongside RSS Discovery
Sea Scouts in a boat drill alongside RSS Discovery. 1944

Sea Scouts trying out a divers helmet
Sea Scouts having fun trying out a divers helmet. 1944

David Wright woman with pen and note paper
Elegant woman with a pen and note paper -- perhaps writing to the naval officer in the photo on her table -- representing The Girls They Left Behind

David Wright woman with tray of food and drink
Elegant woman in a red dress with a tray of food and drink, and an American flag behind her, representing one of The Girls They Left Behind

David Wright woman with red notebook
Elegant woman with a red notebook -- perhaps an address book of all her men friends -- representing The Girls They Left Behind

Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander
WWII - Destruction by the German Luftwaffe of the Church of St Alexander during the Warsaw uprising in 1944. The church was rebuilt between 1949 and 1953 Date: circa 1906

Viceroys House, Delhi
The Viceroys House, New Delhi, India, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869 - 1944), which was finally completed in 1929. Date: 1930s

British Commandos Advancing in Normandy; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing British Commando troops sprinting forward to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during June 1944

Brussels liberated WWII
The people of Brussels gave British and Belgian troops a tremendous welcome during World War II when the city was liberated Date: September 1944

Rene Leriche Photo
RENE LERICHE French surgeon, credited with many important innovations. Photo 1939. Date: 1879 - 1944

David Wright woman in stockings and underslip
Elegant woman in a skimpy pink underslip and stockings. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with her knitting

Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary and her granddaughter Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) on the occasion of the latters 18th birthday, 21 April 1944. Date: 1944

Girl Guides: Princess Elizabeth washing up, 1944
Princess Elizabeth(right), patrol leader in the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides, helps with the washing up, while in camp at Windsor. Date: 24th July 1944

Britannia and Eve front cover Christmas 1944
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring a festive illustration of a Victorian couple. The gentleman, in a green frock coat and top hat is laden with parcels and a goose

United Seamans Service club, 1944
A Chinese-American member of the United Seamans Service plays pool or snooker at the London club during Christmas, 1944. The USS was founded in 1942 to promote the welfare of American seafarers

Lord Somers Chief Scout
Lord Somers, Chief Scout. Date: 1944

Playing billiards in United Seamans Service club, 1944
A Chinese-American member of the United Seamans Service plays pool or snooker at the London club during Christmas, 1944. The USS was founded in 1942 to promote the welfare of American seafarers

Mary Churchill supporting Russian flag day, 1944
Miss Mary Churchill, the youngest daughter of Winston Churchill, supporting her mothers Russian flag day, and bought her emblem from Nurse Glover of University College London Hospital. 1944

Mary Churchill christens a canteen, 1944
A Church Army Mobile Canteen was named The Second Front by Subaltern Mary Churchill, A.T.S at a ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. Miss Churchill is seen with Captain G.A Bucknell, the Rev

Mary Churchill visits the Church Army H. Q 1944
Subaltern Mary Churchill, A.TS, youngest daughter of Winston Churchill, lunched with the Reverend H.H Treacher, head of the Church Army, when she inspected hostel adjoining the headquarters. 1944

All-Services Club celebrates anniversary, 1944
Anthony Eden looks in on the anniversary party of the All-Services Club, of which his wife is the president. Subaltern Mary Churchill, youngest daughter of Winston Churchill

Sherman tank destroys nine Panther tanks
Poster entitled Battle Front Dispatch, containing a report from Winston Churchill of how one Sherman tank destroyed nine enemy Panther tanks outside Caen in Northern France during the Second World

British Troops Advance
British troops, wary of German snipers, move cautiously behind a ruined wall in St. Mauvieu, France. Date: 6 June 1944

KODAK ADVERTISEMENT, 1944. Advertisement for Kodak film from an American magazine during World War II

WW2 artillery detection equipment, 1944
World War II artillery detection equipment. Soviet soldier using sound detection equipment (left) to locate hidden German artillery positions during the Second World War (1939-1945)

FILM STILL: NABONGA, 1944. From left to right: Julie London, Nabonga and Buster Crabbe

WWII: FLYING CROSS AWARDS. Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. pins the Distinguished Flying Cross on his son, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr

WWII: LIBERATION OF FRANCE. Allied soldiers hand out cigarettes to citizens of Pont-Audemer, France, 1944

PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American singer and actor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in the role of Othello, 1944

BORIS KARLOFF (1887-1969). Psuedonym of William Henry Pratt. American (English-born) actor. In the role of Dr. Hoehner in the 1944 film, The Climax

LAUREN BACALL (b. 1924). American actress. Photographed in 1944
LAUREN BACALL (b.1924). American actress. Photographed in 1944

Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generals
A grand victory in the making: Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generals, informally seated in a hayfield, planning the annihilation of the German army in France, before a map of the terrain

David Wright woman with silky patterned hood
Elegant woman with blonde hair and dark mascara, wearing a silky patterned hood and a black bolero-style top. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman in black hooded coat
Elegant woman in a black hooded coat, with a red bow at her neck and red nail polish to match. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with black net veil
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black net veil and a low-cut V-shaped black top. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with red and black feather fan
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a low-cut blue evening dress and holding a red and black feather fan. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Mess card, R. A. F. East Kirkby
A mess subscription card for the Sergeants Mess at RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, which opened as a Bomber Command Station in August 1943. No. 57 Squadron and no. 630 Squadron were based there

Knitting pattern
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Splinters Poison
British World War Two information poster advising people to get first aid for splinters. Issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

French battleship WWII
French battleship Richelieu at Trincomalee, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), as seen from the USS Saratoga. Behind can be seen the HMS Queen Elizabeth

Young woman in a kitchen with two children
A young woman in a kitchen with her two children -- a girl of about four or five, and a baby. The baby has just had her bath and the woman is drying her with a towel

Mother, daughter and Christmas tree
A mother and her little daughter admire their Christmas tree. It has lit candles, and sweets hanging from the branches. A black cat seems quite interested too

British planes WWII
British planes carrying Airborne troops for the landing in Holland during World War II, pass over the Belgian flag, symbol of the liberation of the Belgian people

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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.