Second World War Collection (page 6)

Modern armaments, 1938: Tank in action (b/w photo)
8634538 Modern armaments, 1938: Tank in action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank in action)

Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)
8635445 Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Blitz, 1940-41: Elephant and Castle Tube Station, 11 November 1940 (b/w photo)
8634822 Blitz, 1940-41: Elephant and Castle Tube Station, 11 November 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant and Castle Tube Station)

Modern armaments, 1938: A parachute descent (b/w photo)
8634541 Modern armaments, 1938: A parachute descent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A parachute descent)

Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo)
8672645 Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatres in London's West End, World War II)

Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672644 Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, London)

Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672638 Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II)

Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo)
8664047 Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)
8663976 Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937)

Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Negotiating Bank (b/w photo)
8660685 Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Negotiating Bank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank Negotiating Bank)

Modern armaments, 1938: Old and New Field Dress (b/w photo)
8660683 Modern armaments, 1938: Old and New Field Dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and New Field Dress)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo)
8660680 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres)

Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo)
8660670 Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Naval Torpedo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo)
8660669 Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops prepared for Gas Attack)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo)
8660665 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest Range Finder)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo)
8660664 Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Giant Flying Boat)

Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo)
8660663 Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships Cleared for Action)

Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from Signal Magazine, Number 4
BAL142506 Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from Signal Magazine, Number 4, second edition of February 1942 (b/w photo); Private Collection

WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo)
8639408 WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halifaxes over Brest. Illustration for R.A.F. The Second Year (A&C Black, 1942)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)
8648399 Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Padres)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)
8648376 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Artillery)

Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)
8648371 Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)
8648370 Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scots Guards)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)
8648369 Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch)

WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo)
8649416 WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649407 Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter)

MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo)
8649403 MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MT Driver towing a Lancaster. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)
8649427 Early morning ground crew (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning ground crew. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)
8648362 Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Transept)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653464 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653463 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row after the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653461 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row before the Raids)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)
8651296 Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo)
8668500 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Maguire)

World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177600 World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II US M1 steel helmet with painted insignia of the 11th Engineer Battalion)

Partisan (colour litho)
6029486 Partisan (colour litho) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth in 1876
5307905 The exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth in 1876.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the exterior of Christ Church, Lambeth)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach with a crowd of
LUX4801967 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach with a crowd of curious people, 1910; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo)
8639407 WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daylight raid. Bomber crews are briefed at their base. Illustration for R.A.F)

WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo)
8639401 WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo)
8664050 Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roll out the Barrel)

Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo)
8664046 Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsemanship of a British cavalryman)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672696 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)
8672652 Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II)

Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672647 Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage to Girdler's Hall)

R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo)
8649411 R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions)

Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station (b/w photo)
8649409 Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Air Force (b/w photo)
8648364 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Air Force (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Air Force)

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"Remembering the Second World War: A Time of Courage and Sacrifice" Winston Churchill, the indomitable leader, inspires hope with his iconic V for Victory sign in 1942. The brave Royal Engineers bomb disposal team fearlessly works to protect lives amidst the chaos of war in March 1941. The Commando Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought during World War II. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sail together, symbols of strength and unity during these turbulent times (c1939-1941). The Iwo Jima War Memorial immortalizes the unwavering spirit and sacrifice of American troops in their fight against tyranny. The Westland Lysander aircraft takes flight in 1941, an unsung hero that played a vital role behind enemy lines (Creator: Unknown). North Sheffield bears witness to bombing targets as it endures relentless attacks during wartime (c. 1940). Eric Ravilious captures a unique perspective on runway life in 1941 - a testament to resilience amid constant danger (Creator: Eric Ravilious). General Bernard Law Montgomery leads the mighty Eighth Army with determination and strategic brilliance in 1942 (Artists: Sir John Alexander Hammerton, Unknown). During Anti-Gossip Week in August 1940, Sheffield Information Committee fights rumors that could undermine morale on the home front. Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill meet at the historic Teheran conference in 1943 - united against fascism but divided by ideology (b/w photo). The gallant pilots of RAF's 137 Squadron soar through skies filled with uncertainty but never falter in their mission (1943).