Second World War Collection (#80)

Billboard dispaying Rassemblement Nationale Populaire posters, German-occupied Paris, February 1941. The Rassmblement Nationale Populaire (RNP)

German military band giving a concert, occupied Paris, 1940-1944

German censorship of the French press, occupied Paris, May 1944

French army officers reading the days newspapers, France, c1939-1940

Preparing vitamin sweets, German-occupied France, 1940-1944. Shortages and rationning of the vast majority of foodstuffs had an adverse effect on the diet and health of the civilian population

Belgian refugees with their bicycles and possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940
Belgian refugees with their possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940. Belgians who had fled to France ahead of the German invasion preparing to return home after the fall of France

French refugees returning home after the fall of France to the Germans, Paris, July 1940

Woman making a hat from wood shavings, German-occupied France, April 1941

Evacuation of German wounded after the surrender of the Senate, liberation of Paris, August 1944
Evacuation of German wounded after the surrender of the Senate building, liberation of Paris, August 1944

Liberation of France, 1944. A soldier of General Leclercs French 2nd Armoured Division savours the moment as he sets foot on French soil in Normandy

Squadron of German Heinkel He 111 bombers flying over occupied Paris, July 1940

German officers at the Arc de Triomphe during the victory parade, Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June 1940

German victory parade after the capture of Paris, June 1940. General Georg von Kuechler, commander of the 18th Army in the invasion of the Low Countries and France

Liberation of Alsace, France, 1944-1945. An Alsatian woman kisses an Allied soldier

The first Allied tanks arrive in Strasbourg, Alsace, November 1944. Strasbourg was liberated by General Philippe Leclercs French 2nd Armoured Division on 24 November

The liberation of Strasbourg, France, November 1944. The French 2nd Armoured Division liberated Strasbourg on 24 November. Here, the units commander, General Leclerc, takes the salute in Place Kleber

Liberation of Alsace-Lorraine, 1944-1945. People waving French tricolours from an upstairs window of a house on the road to Mulhouse

French soldiers being awarded the Legion d Honneur, Mulhouse, France, 10 February 1945. Troops receiving decorations from General de Gaulle

German military concert in the Garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 15 August 1940

German soldiers in a railway wagon, France, August 1940

Leaders of Vichy France, c1941-1942
Leaders of Vichy France, c1940-1942. Marshal Philippe Petain (left), Head of Stae of the Vichy regime established after the defeat of France in June 1940

Improvised bicycle vehicle, German-occupied Paris, 1940-1944. With petrol shortages and private cars confiscated by the Germans, people who owned bicycles adapted them to transport the whole family

French street sellers offering souvenirs to a truckload of German soldiers, Paris, 27 July 1940
French street sellers offering souvenirs to a truckload of German soldiers, Place de l Opera, Paris, 27 July 1940

Two women at home, France, 1939. The woman in the foreground is reading a copy of Le Livre Jaune Francais, a book published by the French Foreign Ministry relating to diplomatic negotiations between

German soldiers relaxing outside a restaurant in Montmartre, Paris, June 1941. Occupied Paris was a highly desirable posting for members of the German military during World War II

German military parade in Paris, June 1940. General Kurt von Briesen watching from the top of the Arc de Triomphe as the parade passes along the Avenue Foch

German military band at the parade on the Place de l Etoile, Paris, June 1940. The Germans entered Paris on 14 June

German supply depot, occupied Paris, February 1941

Food store in occupied Paris, c1941(?)

German military parade along the Champs Elysees during the occupation, Paris, 1940-1944

Refugees with their luggage at the Gare de l Est, Paris, August 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat

Destroyed aircraft at Le Bourget airfield, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

Horse-drawn cabs on a street during the German occupation, Paris, 1944. By the last year of the occupation there were few cars left on the streets of Paris due to the shortage of petrol

Second-hand book and print stalls on the bank of the Seine, German-occupied Paris, 1940. German soldiers looking at the good on display

Cars confiscated by the occupying Germans, Vincennes, Paris, 1940-1944

Women selling German newspapers, German-occupied Paris, 19 July 1940

People queuing outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 26 July 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Queue of women outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 28 June 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Bomb damage at a Renault factory, Sevres, Paris, 4 April 1943. The factory was bombed by aircraft of the US 8th Air Force

German Field Marshal von Rundstedt visiting the Louvre, occupied Paris, October 1940. Von Rundstedt was the commander of German forces in occupied France at the time

Occupying German troops at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the invading German army on 14 June

German troops in occupied Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June

French and Belgian refugees, Rambouillet, France, 16 July 1940. Families who had fled before the advancing Germans prepare to return to their homes after the capitulation of France

German troops surrendering to soldiers of the American 1st Army, near Elsborn, Germany, April 1945
German troops surrendering to soldiers of the 7th Armoured Division, American 1st Army, near Elsborn, Germany, April 1945

German army officer leading his company onto a railway station platform, Paris, August 1940

German occupation of Paris, 14 June 1940. Crowds of Parisians line the streets to watch the arrival of the occupying German troops

French soldiers at an army cinema, France, 1940

German checkpoint, occupied Paris, 1940-1944. During the occupation the freedom of movement of the citizens of Paris was restricted as they were subjected to checks of their vehicles and papers

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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).