War In Pictures Collection

All Night Raid on Britains Capital - Statue of John Milton, 1940, (1940). The Statue of poet John Milton (1608-1674) at St Giles-without-Cripplegate, damaged by a bombing raids on 24th August 1940

Firemen Tackle City Blaze, 1940, (1940). From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

Guns Shell Dover from French Coast, 1940, (1940). On 22nd August 1940, cross-channel guns stationed in France shelled the coast of Dover destroying residential areas. From The War in Pictures

Britain on Guard, 1940, (1940). On 14th May 1940, Prime Minister Eden announced the formation of a Home Guard of Local Defence Volunteers, many of whom were veterans

Big Ben, 1940, (1940). From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

Appeal for aluminum, 1940, (1940). On 9th July 1940, Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, made an appeal for the nation to provide aluminum found in household objects to be used in

Polish Troops to fight with Britain, 1940, (1940). On 26th June 1940, Polish soldiers arrived in England to fight alongside the army of Free Frenchmen lead by General de Gaulle

Work of the bombers and their destruction, 1940, (1940). The debris and destruction of German bombs in England. From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

Australian soldiers on a few days leave in London, 1940, (1940). Australian soldiers on a few days leave in London, arriving at their temporary social headquarters at the Strand Theatre

More British Troops to Frances Aid, 1940, (1940). Churchill gathered all possible help to fight the occupation of France in June 1940

First Bombs on England, 1940, (1940). The first German bombs fell on Yorkshire and Essex on 25th May 1940. Yorkshire residents clearing away the debris. From The War in Pictures

Weygand Replaces Gamelin, 1940, (1940). Maxime Weygand (1867-1965), French military commander in World War I and World War II

British troops hold out in Louvain as refugees leave the city, 1940, (1940). 15th May 1940, British Expeditionary Forces evacuated Louvain, Belgium. British Official Photograph

Allies Go To Belgiums Aid, 1940, (1940). The arrival of British troops in Belgium, 10th May 1940. From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

Anzacs on Guard in Egypt, 1940, (1940). Soldiers from New Zealand stationed in Egypt practicing the Bren gun technique. From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

British Troops Land in Norway, 1940, (1940). From The War in Pictures. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1940]

H. M. S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940)
H.M.S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940). Oil covered survivors being rescued by a German ship after the HMS Glowworm a British minelaying destroyer sank. From The War in Pictures

Mr. Eden with the Anzacs, 1940, (1940). Anthony Eden (1897-1977) addressing New Zealand troops on 12th February 1940, the first contingent of New Zealand and Australian troops to arrive in the Suez

Canadas Airmen Arrive, 1939, (1940). The arrival of Canadian Air Force in Britain on 31st December 1939, a total of seven thousand Canadian recruits arrived in the last months of 1939

A Revised Empire Air Scheme, 1939, (1940). A revised Empire Air Scheme in the late autumn of 1939 moved training of the Australian air contingent from Canada to Australia

Winston Churchill at the Admiralty, 1939, (1940). On 3 September 1939, Britain declared war on Germany following the outbreak of the Second World War

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"War in Pictures: A Glimpse into Britain's Resilience during 1940" All Night Raid on Britain's Capital - Statue of John Milton, 1940: Amidst the chaos and destruction, a symbol of literature stands tall, reminding us that even in the darkest times, art and culture prevail. Firemen Tackle City Blaze, 1940: Brave firefighters battle against raging flames as they risk their lives to protect their city from the relentless bombings. Guns Shell Dover from French Coast, 1940: The haunting echoes of artillery fire reverberate across the English Channel as enemy forces attempt to break through Britain's defenses. Britain on Guard, 1940: A nation united stands vigilant against adversity; its people ready to defend their homeland with unwavering determination. Big Ben, 1940: Even amidst turmoil and destruction, the iconic chimes of Big Ben continue to resonate through London's streets as a reminder that time marches on despite war's grip. Appeal for Aluminum, 1940: In an effort to support the war effort, citizens rally together by answering calls for crucial resources like aluminum needed for aircraft production. Survivors of Arandora Star Land at Scottish Port, 1940: Stories etched upon weary faces tell tales of tragedy and resilience as survivors find solace on Scottish shores after escaping a devastating maritime disaster. Polish Troops Join Forces with Britain, 1940: United by a common cause against tyranny and oppression, brave Polish soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with British allies in defense of freedom. The Arandora Star Embarks on Peaceful Voyage c1938 (now transformed), (captured in picture during wartime): Once a vessel carrying dreams and aspirations now bears witness to the harsh realities of war – its transformation reflecting how innocence is shattered in the face of conflict.