Italian Campaign Collection

A WWI motorcycle repair shop (b / w photo)
XJF441997 A WWI motorcycle repair shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796
FLO4608599 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796

A Kittybomber Curtiss P-40 plane of Number 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, nicknamed the " Shark Squadron"

Soldiers of the 24th Guards Brigade give covering fire to a fighting patrol advancing into Rosennano to clear the village of German snipers 9th July 1944

R. A. F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near
R.A.F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near Salerno, following the success of Operation Avalanche, the allied invasion of mainland Italy

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)
XIR176686 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)
XIR28341 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Army of Alexander Suvorov (Alexandre Souvorov) Crossing the Alps in 1799 - Porter
FIA5396442 Army of Alexander Suvorov (Alexandre Souvorov) Crossing the Alps in 1799 - Porter, Robert Carr (1777-1842) - 1805 - Aquatint - 63, 8x83, 4 - Private Collection by Porter

Seizing a Flag, He Himself Led His Men Across the Bridge
STC292438 Seizing a Flag, He Himself Led His Men Across the Bridge, plate from The Story of France, by Mary MacGregor, 1920 (coloured litho) by Rainey

Sherman tank and a lorry in muddy terrain, Italy, c. 1943-45
NAM244241 Sherman tank and a lorry in muddy terrain, Italy, c.1943-45, from a collection of 650 photographs compiled by the Commando Association (b/w photo) by American Photographer

No time is lost in repairing slightly damaged tanks on the Italian front. This tank was hit by a 75mm shell in the Eighth Army battle for Termoli. Craftsman Bird of Birmingham and his assistant Dvr

RAF Balloon Barrage men were among the first Allied troops to land on the beaches at Salerno, Southern Italy. Their job was to keep low flying enemy aircraft from bombing

The Royal Air Force Air Transport service follows closely the advance of the Allied Forces, even to airfield operating within sounds of gunfire

Crews and pilots of RAF Wellington bombers and USaF. Flying Fortresses are working in close co-operation. As the Forts" return from their day operations the Wellies" are already rowing up

Naples in Southern Italy, with its open shops displaying gloves, handbags, silk stockings and artificial silk underclothes

Among the enemy aircraft brought down during an early morning raid son the much bombed harbour of Naples, Southern Italy was a JU 88 bomber plane of the German Luftwaffe

Australian airman Warrant Officer Holden of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pilot of the Australian Air Force landed his spitfire plane safely back at base in southern Italy

The ground staff of an RAF advanced Spitfire squadron In Italy organised a concert for their fellow airmen. Picture shows: A group of the concert party

RAF Regiment Corporal L Ratchford of Piercebridge near Darlington manning his Browning Machine Guns on a roof top in Naples shortly after downing a German JU88 which had attempted to bomb the citys

The Desert Air Force, an Allied tactical air force created from No. 204 Group RAF to provide close air support to the British Eighth Army. Squadron Leader Reverend T

The American Piper L-4 Grasshoppet, nicknamed as "Cardboard Annie
The American Piper L-4 Grasshoppet, nicknamed as " Cardboard Annie, Maytag Messerschmitt and Division Bomber", was one of the prime factors in the deadliness of American artillery

RAF ground crew clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hangar at an airport near Salerno in Southern Italy, shortly after its capture from the Germans following the successful landings

Allied Forces of the British Eighth Army capture the great Italian naval base of Taranto following the successful landings in Southern Italy

As the 5th and Allied armies press forward in Italy following the successful landings in early September, the RAF Regiment is occupying airfields

When the airfield at Monte Corvino, near Salerno in Southern Italy was occupied by the Allies, RAF Servicing Commandos, who had gone in with the early landing parties

As the American 5th Army and British 8th Armiy of the Allied Forces press forward in Italy following the successful landings in September

Picture showing more of the weather conditions which are hampering air operations on the Italian front. Picture shows left to right Corporal E

Allied Forces capture an enemy aerodrome during the ongoing battle around the Salerno area of Southern Italy following the successful landings

Ground forces of an American fighter squadron move their gear into an Italian airfield around the Salerno area of Southern Italy shortly after its capture from the Germans following the successful

An RAF Airman takes a bath in a wooden tub on the cobbles beside the pump and drinking trough in the courtyard of an Italian farm, an RAF camp in Italy. October 1943

RAF Balloon Barrage men were among the first Allied troops to land on the beaches at Salerno, Southern Italy. Their job was to keep low flying enemy aircraft from bombing

Heavy rain continues to hamper operations in Italy but in many points along the 8th. Army front, advance have been made. Heavy armour, supplies

Personnel of No. 2859 La Squadron RAF Regiment leave Gioia del Colle, Apulia, Italy, on board a commandeered Italian lorry, pulling a trailer full of camp equipment, furniture and kitbags

Men of the RAF Regiment keeping out the cold on the Italian front, these men are the most forward RAF personnel serving with the Eighth Army. 6th January 1944

A Kittyhawk squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force have moved into a villa which was once occupied by Bruno Mussolini, the former commanding officer of am Italian bomber squadron

The Italian campaign of World War II consisted of Allied and Axis operations in and around Italy, from 1943 to 1945. RAF Mosquito intruders

RAF Baltimores of the Tactical Bomber Force in operation over the Sangro river battle area in Eastern Central Italy, attacked German defensive positions near Lanciano on the Sangro ridge

RAF Baltimores of the Tactical Bomber Force in operation over the Sangro river battle area in Eastern Central Italy, attacked German defensive positions near Lanciano on the Sangro ridge

HMS Orion flagship of Rear Admiral J M Mansfield seen here laying down a naval bombardment on enemy roads and positions at Garigliano in aid of the 5th Army 18th January 1944

A dump of enemy equipment knocked out on Route 4, 25 kilometres north of Rome, including two Mark V Panther tanks, a self propelled gun

The second Battle Monte Camino e Fifth Army front - zero hour before the mountain
The second Battle Monte Camino Ð Fifth Army front - zero hour before the mountain offensive. A 25 pounder gun flashes, as the barrage opens, with one gun crew silhouetted in the fore ground

All the orchards on the northern side of the Garigliano have been thickly sown with mines - hence this notice. The man in the picture is L/Cpl. A.H

British First Division troops of the 5th Army in Italy are fighting in some of the most difficult country in Europe. In their push through the Apennine Mountains to Bologna and the Lombardy Plains

Anzio Beach Head. On 22nd January the Fifth Army began their landing south of Rome, supported by Allied Air Forces and warships. Our picture was taken during the early stages of the operation

A radioed wire image of General Montgomery and General Eisenhower studying the Italian mainland from Messina, as British and Canadian forces were making their final preparations for the assault

US military vehicles can be seen from this radioed aerial photo gathering in the southern suburbs of Rome before entering the centre of the city

The battle ensign of HMS Mauritius crowning the night scene as the cruisers six inch guns flash out in support of the Fifth Army and the Anzio beach head. Circa February 1944

The Battle of Monte Cassino, a series of four assaults by Allied Forces against the Axis held Winter Line during the attempted advance on to Rome, Italy in the Second World War

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"Unveiling the Heroic Tales: The Italian Campaign in Captivating Images" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating story of the Italian Campaign. In a black and white photograph, we witness a bustling WWI motorcycle repair shop, where skilled hands work tirelessly to keep the wheels turning. Above, soaring through the skies with grace and power, a Kittybomber Curtiss P-40 plane from Number 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force leaves its mark on history. R. A. F. Ground crews diligently clear up wreckage inside a bomb-shattered hangar nearby, their resilience shining through amidst destruction. The Battle of Rivoli comes alive before our eyes as an oil painting reveals intricate details of this historic clash. With brushstrokes that depict bravery and determination, we are transported to 1844 when heroes fought for victory on these very grounds. Further back in time, we witness Alexander Suvorov's army crossing the treacherous Alps in 1799. Through Robert Carr Porter's aquatint masterpiece, we feel their struggle and triumph as they conquer nature's obstacles to achieve their mission. In another breathtaking scene captured by an artist's hand, Prince Bagration leads his cossacks into battle against all odds amidst the majestic Alpes in 1805. Their unwavering spirit echoes through time as they charge fearlessly towards victory. The Battle of Marengo unfolds vividly before us with a color lithograph showcasing its intensity on June 14th, 1800. Amidst chaos and turmoil emerges Napoleon himself passing through the Great St Bernard Pass - a symbol of his strategic brilliance that shaped history forever. Finally, along winding roads leading to Turin lies muddy terrain where Sherman tanks navigate alongside lorries during World War II. A testament to human perseverance even under challenging circumstances – every step forward brings them closer to liberation. These glimpses into Italy's rich military history remind us of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience that shaped our world.