J A Hammerton Collection (#6)

Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: H Lang
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A witch doctor, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: JH Harris
A witch doctor, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Land-working women, East Prussia, 1922. Artist: Georg Haeckel
Land-working women, East Prussia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1943
Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1942. Winston Churchill pays a visit to the El-Alamein area, August 19th, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton

He Led Our Liberating Armies to Victory, 1945
He Led Our Liberating Armies to Victory, 1942. Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (1890-1969), Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II

At the Front in Egypt: Mr. Churchill in Cairo with members of the Middle East War Council, 1942. Winston Churchill 19th August 1942, during his stay in the Middle East

Coming Ashore at Singapore, 1945. Members of the W.A.A.F disembarking the troop ship Devonshire, after a six day crossing from Ceylon, December 1945

Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1942. Winston Churchill pays a visit to the El-Alamein area, August 19th, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Aboard a British Minesweeper, 1945. From The War Illustrated Volume 9 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1945]

Mr. Churchill gives the V-Sign to cheering members of the ships crew, 1943-1944
Mr. Churchill gives the V-Sign to cheering members of the ships crew as he walks down the gangway of the vessel that took him to America, 1943-44

H. M. The King learns details of the R. A. F. raid on the Ruhr dams on May 17, 1943, 1943-44
H.M. The King learns details of the R.A.F. raid on the Ruhr dams on May 17, 1943, 1943-44. George VI (1895-1952) learning details of the raid on the Ruhr dams, which was part of Operation Chastise

Wingate, Captain of the Chindits, 1943-44. Major General Orde Charles Wingate (1903-1944), British Army officer known for creating special military units in Palestine in the 1930s, and in Abyssinia

Roses for the Old and Bold, 1942. With colours rose-bedecked, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers celebrated their regimental day in Cairo, April 23rd, 1942

Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne, 1942
Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne during the early hours of April 22nd forming up before crossing the Channel, 1942

Matildas Waltzing on the Desert Floor, 1942. Matilda tanks in the Tobruk area during World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 5 edited by Sir John Hammerton

At Singapore Indian troops arrive to take part in the defence of the great fortress-port. 1941. From The War Illustrated Volume 5 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
Mr. Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales on disembarking at a British port after his return from the Atlantic conference with President Roosevelt, 1941

On Board H. M. S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the RNVR, 1941
On Board H.M.S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve with the Fleet are ammunitioning ship with 16-in. shells, 1941

BOOTS, boots, boots, boots, moving up and down again 1941
BOOTS, boots, boots, boots, moving up and down again.. 1941. A british infantryman cooling his feet after a march over scorching desert sands

British Troops in Syria, 1941. British troops in Syria during World War II, guarding a frontier position behind a concrete tank trap. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Haile Selassie and General Cunningham, 1941. Haile Selassie restored to the throne of Abyssinia, May 5th, 1941. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Where the Springboks Crossed to Victory, 1941. The pontoon bridge over the Juba River, which was constructed bt South African engineers

Hailed by the New Men of his Old Regiment, 1941. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) visiting his old regiment the 21st Lancers during World War II

Victors of the Western Desert in Conference, 1941. General Sir Archibald Wavell (1883-1950) and Major-General R. N. O Connor (1889?-981) discussing the final assault on Bardia, January 5th, 1941

Crashed in the Regia Aeronauticas Graveyard, 1941. The wreckage of an Italian Fiat C.R.42 biplane. Which crashed attempting to land with one of its wheels shot away

Their Ship Rose from the Grave to Triumph, 1941. Some of the crew of the submarine Thunderbolt, with 1st Lieutenant J. Stevens. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Past Grazianis Shattered Stronghold Lies the Conquerors Road, 1941. British Bren-gun carriers pass the wrecked Fort Capuzzo. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Unhappy the Caproni They Happen to Spot, 1941. Allied soldiers in the Western Desert during World War II. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1943
Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1942. Winston Churchill pays a visit to the El-Alamein area, August 19th, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Tunisian Arabs Welcome a British Sergeant at Chaouach, 1943. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1943]

General the Hon. Sir Harold Alexander, 1943. Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis (1891-1969)

Busy Scenes in Benghazi, 1943. Here we see stores being unloaded for allied troops. During the Battle of El Alamein 66 miles from Alexandria, Egypt, British troops led by General Bernard Montgomery

Victors of the Mareth Line, 1943. The Battle of the Mareth line or the Battle of Mareth, 16th to 31st March 1943, was part of an Allied operation under General Bernard Montgomery in Tunisia during

Old and New in North Africa, 1943. Tunisia during the Tunisia Campaign of World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1943]

With Andersons Men in Tunisia, 1943. The Tunisia Campaign (also known as the Battle of Tunisia) was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African Campaign of the Second

Leader of Britains Crusaders, 1942. General Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson (1891-1959), British Army officer in both the First and Second World Wars

Mr. Churchill with Sir A. Tedder and Gen. Auchinleck. 1942. Winston Churchill with General Sir Claude Auchinleck (1884-1981) and Air Chief Marshal Arthur William Tedder (1890-1967)

What British Bombers Did at Bremen on the Weser, 1945. The Bombing of Bremen in World War II by the British Royal Air Force

Serving in the Middle East, 1945. Men of a Royal Signals unit record their votes in the General Election of July 1945. From The War Illustrated Volume 9 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1945
Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1942. Winston Churchill meeting President Truman for the first time on the eve of the Potsdam conference on July 17th, 1945

Leaders in the Burma Campaign met in Rangoon after the citys fall on May 3, 1945, 1945
Leaders in the Burma Campaign met in Rangoon after the citys fall on May 3, 1945, 1942. Lieutenant General Sir William Slim (GOC-in-Chief 14th Army)

The Great Surrender, 1945
The Great Surrender, 1942. On 4 May 1945 at Luneburg Heath, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands

In Hamburg, Four Days Before Germanys Unconditional Surrender, 1945
In Hamburg, Four Days Before Germanys Unconditional Surrender, 1942. A corporal of the British 2nd Army erects a sign reading Piccadilly Circus, observed by a German policeman

Mr. Churchill is greeted by the Shah of Persia, 1943. The Shah of Iran saluting Winston Churchill on the occasion of Churchills 69th birthday at the close of the Tripartite Conference of Tehran

Many Happy Returns, 1943. Winston Churchill celebrates his 69th birthday whilst attending The Tehran Conference. Here he is seen wearing a specially made hat presented to him on behalf of the British

Supreme Allied Commander S. E. Asia, 1943-44
Supreme Allied Commander S.E. Asia, 1943-44. Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma with (1900-1979) with Air Chief Marshal Sir R

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"J. A. Hammerton: A Journey Through History's Captivating Moments" Step into the world of J. A. Hammerton, a renowned artist and chronicler of historical events. From capturing the essence of war to depicting cultural traditions, Hammerton's artistry brings these moments to life. In 1942, Sir John Alexander Hammerton immortalized the iconic image of 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery. With his skilled brushstrokes, he conveyed Montgomery's determination and leadership during a critical time in history. Transporting us back to World War I, we witness the bravery of hooded British Territorials charging German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and sacrifice depicted by an unknown artist remind us of the immense courage displayed on that fateful day. Hammerton also celebrates victory through his artwork like "The Campbells are Coming. " In this piece from 1917, brave pipers play Highland regiments to triumph. Their melodies echo through time as symbols of resilience and unity. Venturing beyond wars, Hammerton captures cultural diversity with precision. His portrayal of Arunta tribesmen preparing for a corroboree in central Australia transports us into their sacred rituals in 1922—an artistic collaboration with Baldwin Spencer that showcases their rich heritage. Ireland comes alive through AW Cutler's interpretation under J. A. Hammerton's guidance in "A pair of straw boys. " This captivating scene from 1922 immerses us in Irish folklore and tradition—a testament to preserving culture amidst changing times. Hammerton also delves into significant historical events such as "The Historic Landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr, " which depicts Gallipoli's April 25th landing—a pivotal moment etched forever in our collective memory. Maps become works of art under unknown creators' hands—illustrating Russia's retreat from Galicia (1915) and invasion of East Prussia (1915).