John Hammerton Collection (#7)

Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower view from a balcony in Messina the Italian Mainland, 1943-44. Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower look out towards the Italian mainland after the successful allied

Fifth Army Patrol, 1943-44. A Fifth Army patrol entering the village of Pugliano, Italy, as the Germans retreat. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Air and Sea Power in Invincible Harmony, 1943-44. Allied submarine personnel taking shells on board, World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Royal Navy Makes Invasion Possible, 1943-44. The corvette Widgeon about to go into action with her A.A. guns. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Fourth Churchill-Roosevelt Conference, 1943-44. At the Second Quebec Conference in 1944 Winston Churchill drafted and, together with Roosevelt

Sicilian Mountain Stronghold Stormed, 1943. Allied bren carriers taking supplies into the captured town of Centuripe. In 1943 during World War II with the liberation of Sicily the town of Centuripe

He Knocked out the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean, 1943-44. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham (1895-1948) indicates targets on a map during a press conference in Sicily

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

Pressing on from the Bridgehead, 1943-44. Scottish troops marching to continue the liberation of Sicily during World War II. Local people can be seen returning to their homes in carts

British Paratroops Seized this Bridge, 1943-44. Allied troops walking over the Primo Sole bridge, which was captured by British paratroops on the night of July 13-14, 1943

Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division, Major-General Douglas Wimberley, D. S. O. M. C. 1943-44
Commander of the 51st (Highland) Division, Major-General Douglas Wimberley, D.S.O. M.C. 1943-44. Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley (1896)

Invasion General Wades Ashore, 1943-44. Major general Guy Simonds (1903-1974) landing on the shores of Sicily, July 10th, 1943. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Home via the Battlefields - Mr Churchill in the ancient Roman amphitheatre at Carthage, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Council of War in Algiers: Mr Churchill with his Captains, 1943. A detail of a group photograph of participants in the Allied Planning Conference which took place at the Allied Force Headquarters

Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship, 1943-1944
Mr Churchill at a conference on board ship with Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, General Sir Alan Brooke and Field Marshal Sir A. Wavell, 1943-44

Mr. Churchill on the bridge of the warship, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) travelling to America to meet with President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945)

Mr Churchill with a British and American gun crew, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) travelling to America to meet with President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945)

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Sir John Alexander Hammerton, a renowned artist and historian, captured the essence of war through his captivating illustrations. From depicting the commanding presence of 8th Army commander Bernard Law Montgomery to illustrating the courageous charge of hooded British Territorials at Loos in 1915, Hammerton's art brought history to life. In 1917, he immortalized the triumphant sound of bagpipes leading Highland Regiments to victory in "The Campbells are Coming. " His attention to detail was evident as he depicted the historic landing from River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli campaign on April 25th. Hammerton's talent extended beyond battle scenes; he also created intricate maps that shed light on significant events. He illustrated the Russian retreat from Galicia in 1915 and their invasion of East Prussia during World War I. Additionally, his map showcased Germany's Cameroon Colony and provided a large-scale view of Verdun's struggle. His work wasn't limited to warfare alone; Hammerton highlighted other aspects too. In one piece titled "Women at Work that Men might Fight, " he emphasized women's contributions during wartime. Another artwork portrayed a chaplain conducting an impromptu service on Sunday along the Western Front in 1917. Through his artistry, Sir John Alexander Hammerton left an indelible mark on history by capturing pivotal moments with meticulous precision and evoking emotions that transcend time.