2nd World War Collection (#2)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

French submarine Surcouf, 20th century. Artist: Albert Sebille
French submarine Surcouf, 20th century. Launched in 1934, the Surcouf was the largest submarine in the world at the outbreak of World War II

AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

Memorial in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941). Creator: Anton Abraham van Anrooy
Memorial of the German invasion of the Netherlands, at the ruins of the Dutch Church in Austin Friars, London 1941, (1941)

Dutch warships sunk between 10-15 May 1940, (c.1945-c.1960). Creator: Anon
Dutch warships sunk between 10-15 May 1940, (c.1945-c.1960). Partly sunken by German attacks, partly by their own crew. The naval ships: Johan Maurits van Nassau, Z 3, Van Galen, Hydra

Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; Je compris que ces hommes disaient la verite, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; Je compris que ces hommes disaient la verite, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; lentement, les lignes grises des reserves allant... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; lentement, les lignes grises des reserves allant au combat passent a cote de nous les hommes regardent notre groupe, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; …pendant qu'interrompant sa marche de fauve en... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; pendant qu'interrompant sa marche de fauve en cage, le general dicte des instructions a son chef d'etat-major, 1916

Welcoming the Eighth Army into Gabes, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming the Eighth Army into Gabes, 1943. Gabes returns to French control with the help of the British (in the Mareth Line). The operation results in serious damage to the city infrastructure

Baylis, A.B. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Baylis, A.B. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 5

Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Victory Tour of East End of London - 9th May, 1945, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II visits Londoners during the Second World War

Inspecting The Grenadier Guards - May, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Inspecting The Grenadier Guards - May, 1945, 1947. The future Queen Elizabeth II reviews troops during the Second World War

Farewell To Civil Defence, 10 June 1945, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Farewell To Civil Defence, 10 June 1945, (1947). Stand-down parade of Civil Defence Forces, Hyde Park, London, end of the Second World War

Second Subaltern in A.T.S. - 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Second Subaltern in A.T.S. - 1945, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, during the Second World War

Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) learning map-reading in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, during the Second World War

Planting A Red Oak, 3 March 1945, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Planting A Red Oak, 3 March 1945, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) plants a tree, assisted by Susan, one of her Welsh corgis

High Spirits, 1947. Creator: Unknown
High Spirits, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) with two thorough-bred Norwegian dun ponies, bred by her father King George VI, at Windsor Castle

Harvest Time, 1943, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Harvest Time, 1943, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) with one of the farm horses at Sandringham in Norfolk

Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and her younger sister Princess Margaret Rose, members of the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides

Sea Ranger - February, 1943, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Sea Ranger - February, 1943, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) in uniform during the Second World War. On 26 February 1943

Her Sixteenth Birthday, 21 April 1942, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Her Sixteenth Birthday, 21 April 1942, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

Wartime at Windsor, 1941, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Wartime at Windsor, 1941, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

Mrs. Roosevelt at the Palace, October 1942, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Roosevelt at the Palace, October 1942, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

At Work in Her Garden - Windsor, 1941, 1947. Creator: Unknown
At Work in Her Garden - Windsor, 1941, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) in walled vegetable garden at Windsor Castle

Answering Birthday Greetings - 1944, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Answering Birthday Greetings - 1944, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) at the age of 18. Still from the film "Heir to the Throne"

The allies, 1930. Creator: Andre Mare
The allies, 1930

Digging and Planting, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Digging and Planting, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A Sea Scout, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

A International Moot in Scotland, 1939, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A International Moot in Scotland, 1939, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Fruit Bottling, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fruit Bottling, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Refugee French Scouts in Camp in England, 1941, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Refugee French Scouts in Camp in England, 1941, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Fruit Picking in War Time, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Fruit Picking in War Time, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Members of the Shibuya family are pictured at home before evacuation. The father and the mother were born in Japan and came to this country in 1904

Cottages by the Village Pond, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Cottages by the Village Pond, 1943. British rural scene with ducks. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Scouts Scaling a Wall, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Scouts Scaling a Wall, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Memorial Day services at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at Manzanar, California

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Maye Noma, behind the plate, and Tomi Nagao, at bat, in a practice game between members of the Chick-a-dee softball team

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. A view of the quarters at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority Center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Newcomers at Santa Anita Park Assembly Center in Arcadia, California, receive vaccination against smallpox and typhoid fever. Under direction of Dr

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Baggage belonging to evacuees of Japanese ancestry at an assembly center in Salinas, California, prior to a War Relocation Authority center

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. All baggage is inspected before newcomers enter the Santa Anita Park Assembly Center at Arcadia, California, for evacuees of Japanese ancestry

Farm Security Administration camp, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp. Klamath Falls, Oregon

Wolf Cubs, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Wolf Cubs, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Women's Institute Market Stall, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Women's Institute Market Stall, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

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"Remembering the Heroes: A Glimpse into the 2nd World War" In 1942, amidst the chaos of war, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign. His unwavering determination inspired a nation to fight against tyranny. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sailed bravely through treacherous waters from 1939 to 1941. These mighty vessels symbolized British resilience in the face of adversity. The Westland Lysander soared through the skies in 1941, its unknown creator crafting a masterpiece that aided in daring rescue missions behind enemy lines. Eric Ravilious captured a unique perspective on a wartime runway in 1944. His artwork depicted both hope and uncertainty as planes took off towards an uncertain future. Bernard Law Montgomery commanded the valiant soldiers of the 8th Army with great skill and courage in 1942. Sir John Alexander Hammerton's art immortalized this iconic leader alongside other unknown heroes who fought selflessly for freedom. RAF bomber pilots risked their lives daily during intense air battles in 1941. Their bravery knew no bounds as they defended their homeland from aerial threats. HMS King George V proudly sailed into Sydney Harbor in Australia during its victorious journey in 1945. This British battleship represented strength and unity among allies. In Soviet Russia, Pe-2 bombers flew fearlessly under skilled pilots' command; their contributions were crucial to turning tides on Eastern Front battlefields during WWII's darkest days of despair. Chas Brown's depiction of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb showcased Britain's technological prowess and unmatched aerial superiority against Nazi aggression throughout Europe in 1941. Alexander Yakovlev designed aircraft that pushed boundaries and revolutionized aviation technology during this global conflict—his innovations played a pivotal role on various fronts across continents. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes prepared for combat under the watchful eye of Alfred T Palmer in 1942.