Second World War Collection (page 7)

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)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Household Cavalry (b/w photo)
8648412 Scottish National War Memorial: The Household Cavalry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Household Cavalry)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Liverpool, London and South African Scottish (b/w photo)
8648386 Scottish National War Memorial: The Liverpool, London and South African Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool)

Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine (b/w photo)
8648368 Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine)

Scottish National War Memorial: Bronze Frieze of Shrine (b/w photo)
8648360 Scottish National War Memorial: Bronze Frieze of Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Frieze of Shrine)

Scottish National War Memorial: Plan (b/w photo)
8648354 Scottish National War Memorial: Plan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Memorial)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625729 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625723 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Armoured Cars (b/w photo)
8660686 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Armoured Cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Armoured Cars)

Modern armaments, 1938: Howitzers in Action (b/w photo)
8660682 Modern armaments, 1938: Howitzers in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howitzers in Action)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Searchlight Apparatus (b/w photo)
8660678 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Searchlight Apparatus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Searchlight Apparatus)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Modern Fighting Plane (b/w photo)
8660675 Modern armaments, 1938: A Modern Fighting Plane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Fighting Plane)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Machine Gun Team in Action (b/w photo)
8660660 Modern armaments, 1938: A Machine Gun Team in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Machine Gun Team in Action)

Modern armaments, 1938: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck (b/w photo)
8660659 Modern armaments, 1938: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck)

Modern armaments, 1938: Sound Detector (b/w photo)
8660657 Modern armaments, 1938: Sound Detector (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sound Detector)

Modern armaments, 1938: Gas-Mask Equipment (b/w photo)
8660651 Modern armaments, 1938: Gas-Mask Equipment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Mask Equipment)

Modern armaments, 1938: Naval 16" Guns ready for action (b/w photo)
8660648 Modern armaments, 1938: Naval 16" Guns ready for action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval 16" Guns ready for action)

Modern armaments, 1938: Bomber Squadron Formation Flying (b/w photo)
8660643 Modern armaments, 1938: Bomber Squadron Formation Flying (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bomber Squadron Formation Flying)

Blitz, 1940-41: The Tower of St Clement Danes, hit 10 May 1941 (b/w photo)
8634821 Blitz, 1940-41: The Tower of St Clement Danes, hit 10 May 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of St Clement Danes)

Blitz, 1940-41: Ave Maria Lane, 29 December 1940 (b/w photo)
8634820 Blitz, 1940-41: Ave Maria Lane, 29 December 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ave Maria Lane, 29 December 1940)

Blitz, 1940-41: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth (b/w photo)
8634815 Blitz, 1940-41: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653459 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fig Tree Court before the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653457 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653456 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Temple Church and Cloisters before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers dining in the painted hall (at the Royal Hospital in Greenwich, England)
MMM5480488 Officers dining in the painted hall (at the Royal Hospital in Greenwich, England, for naval retirees) during the Second World War (1939-1945) by Bone

Different views of a submarine, in immersion, in flotation and from different angles of view
MMM5480884 Different views of a submarine, in immersion, in flotation and from different angles of view. Color lithograph from the Submarine series, circa 1940

WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177607 WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volga Tartar Volunteers cloth armshield)

England East Coast, 1941 (engraving)
7340577 England East Coast, 1941 (engraving) by British School, (20th century) ; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge
ELD4963509 The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Dawes (colour photo)
8670634 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Dawes (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Dawes)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Margaret Gredon (colour photo)
8668515 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Margaret Gredon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Gredon)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Augusta Thoms (colour photo)
8668508 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Augusta Thoms (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Thoms)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Constance Bergen (colour photo)
8668505 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Constance Bergen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constance Bergen)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle De Sainte Marie (colour photo)
8668502 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle De Sainte Marie (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle De Sainte Marie)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Carole Lombard (colour photo)
8668501 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Carole Lombard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carole Lombard)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Kidd (colour photo)
8668495 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Kidd (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Kidd)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Jean Morgan (colour photo)
8668494 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Jean Morgan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Morgan)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Patricia Bllis (colour photo)
8668487 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Patricia Bllis (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patricia Bllis)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Carlisle (colour photo)
8668479 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Carlisle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Carlisle)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Maszaros (colour photo)
8668476 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Maszaros (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulette Maszaros)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Suzanne Kaaren (colour photo)
8668475 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Suzanne Kaaren (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suzanne Kaaren)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Polly Waters (colour photo)
8668474 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Polly Waters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly Waters)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Sonja Levkova (colour photo)
8668469 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Sonja Levkova (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonja Levkova)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625728 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625726 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625724 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625720 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625732 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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).