Second World War Collection (page 8)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625719 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plotting enemy and British aircraft positions in an operations room (b/w photo)
8649406 Plotting enemy and British aircraft positions in an operations room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649405 Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter)

WAAF Telephonists (b/w photo)
8649402 WAAF Telephonists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: WAAF Telephonists. Illustration for The W.A.A.F. in action (A&C Black, 1944)

A Middle East Photographer prepares an aerial camera (b/w photo)
8651449 A Middle East Photographer prepares an aerial camera (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Middle East Photographer prepares an aerial camera)

WW2: A Stirling is refuelled, her bomb-racks open ready for bombing-up (b/w photo)
8639410 WW2: A Stirling is refuelled, her bomb-racks open ready for bombing-up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stirling is refuelled)

WW2: Handley Page Halifax bomber (b/w photo)
8639409 WW2: Handley Page Halifax bomber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handley Page Halifax bomber. Four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines)

WW2: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command (b/w photo)
8639405 WW2: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command)

WW2: After a raid on Naples a reconnaissance photograph shows many direct hits on railway sidings
8639402 WW2: After a raid on Naples a reconnaissance photograph shows many direct hits on railway sidings and administrative buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: The English, Irish and Welsh Windows, "Spring" and "Summer"
8648384 Scottish National War Memorial: The English, Irish and Welsh Windows, "Spring" and "Summer" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: The British Dominions and Colonies Windows
8648383 Scottish National War Memorial: The British Dominions and Colonies Windows, "Autumn" and "Winter" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots, The Royal Regiment (b/w photo)
8648382 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots, The Royal Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots, The Royal Regiment)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Mercantile Marine (b/w photo)
8648379 Scottish National War Memorial: The Mercantile Marine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mercantile Marine)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Nursing Services (b/w photo)
8648385 Scottish National War Memorial: The Nursing Services (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nursing Services)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Princess Louise's (b/w photo)
8648367 Scottish National War Memorial: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Princess Louise's (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour, looking West (b/w photo)
8648357 Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour, looking West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Honour, looking West)

Women lend a hand (b/w photo)
8634872 Women lend a hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women lend a hand)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653462 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Master's House after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master's House after the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653458 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Fig Tree Court after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fig Tree Court after the Raids)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower after the first Raid of 19 September 1940 (b/w photo)
8653454 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Inner Temple Library and Clock Tower after the first Raid of 19 September 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Modern armaments, 1938: Aerial Torpedo in Position (b/w photo)
8660684 Modern armaments, 1938: Aerial Torpedo in Position (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial Torpedo in Position)

Modern armaments, 1938: Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun (b/w photo)
8660681 Modern armaments, 1938: Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Anti-Aircraft Gun)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Machine Rifle (b/w photo)
8660677 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Machine Rifle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Machine Rifle)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Observation Balloon (b/w photo)
8660674 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Observation Balloon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Observation Balloon)

Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Fitted with Wireless (b/w photo)
8660673 Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Fitted with Wireless (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank Fitted with Wireless)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Battle Cruiser (b/w photo)
8660671 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Battle Cruiser (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Battle Cruiser)

Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun (b/w photo)
8660667 Modern armaments, 1938: Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun)

Modern armaments, 1938: Aerial Torpedo being Fitted (b/w photo)
8660661 Modern armaments, 1938: Aerial Torpedo being Fitted (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial Torpedo being Fitted)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Giant Submarine (b/w photo)
8660658 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Giant Submarine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Giant Submarine)

Modern armaments, 1938: Heavy Tanks on Manceuvres (b/w photo)
8660654 Modern armaments, 1938: Heavy Tanks on Manceuvres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heavy Tanks on Manceuvres)

Modern armaments, 1938: Aircraft Carrier with Planes on Deck (b/w photo)
8660653 Modern armaments, 1938: Aircraft Carrier with Planes on Deck (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aircraft Carrier with Planes on Deck)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Tank (b/w photo)
8660650 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Tank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Tank)

Modern armaments, 1938: Flying Boat's Quick-Firing Gun (b/w photo)
8660645 Modern armaments, 1938: Flying Boat's Quick-Firing Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Boat's Quick-Firing Gun)

Modern armaments, 1938: Trench warfare (b/w photo)
8660640 Modern armaments, 1938: Trench warfare (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trench warfare)

Britain and the countries of Europe preparing for war with air raids and gas masks (b/w photo)
8664246 Britain and the countries of Europe preparing for war with air raids and gas masks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: And this is 1935)

Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941 (b/w photo)
8663972 Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941)

Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II (b/w photo)
8672813 Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II)

Youth Rally, Nottingham, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672637 Youth Rally, Nottingham, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth Rally, Nottingham, 30 August 1942)

Land Girl, World War II (litho)
8664051 Land Girl, World War II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land Girl, World War II)

Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas)
AIS5345402 Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Chandor, Douglas (1897-1953); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

Shipyard Sally (1939 film) - score cover
3855106 Shipyard Sally (1939 film) - score cover; (add.info.: Shipyard Sally (1939 film) - score cover to song Wish Me Luck (As you Wave Me Goodbye)'. Performed by Gracie Fields

Dieppe, August 1942 (oil on canvas)
NAM280921 Dieppe, August 1942 (oil on canvas) by Longstaff, William Francis (1879-1953); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo)
2626398 Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Stalin, Churchill, Attlee)

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (b/w photo)
2625350 Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of El Alamein, 1942 (oil on canvas)
NAM280922 The Battle of El Alamein, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Longstaff, William Francis (1879-1953); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: British Infantry advancing, supported by a Sherman tank)

September 1, 1939. The Second World War begins with the German attack on Poland, 1939. Creator: Unknown photographer
September 1, 1939. The Second World War begins with the German attack on Poland, 1939. Private Collection

Katyn - a warning to Europe!, c. 1943. Creator: Anonymous
Katyn - a warning to Europe!, c. 1943. Private Collection

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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).