Ww Ii Collection (page 9)

A Flame Thrower Attacks
Tengchung, China: October 4, 1944. A Chinese flame thrower sends a searing stream towards a Japanese pillbox in the fight for Tengchung

General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France
Rennes, France: August 21, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France, the capital of Brittany, as the French national anthem is being played

French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front
France: October 10, 1939. French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Mother Is Wartime Santa
Union City, New Jersey: December 8, 1942. This mother of eight is filling in for the regular Christmas Santa who is filling in on factory war work

Cinecitta
Rome, Italy: August 23, 1947. Cinecitta, the fabulous movie making center built by Mussolini, now serves as a refugee camp in post war Italy

Man Wearing A Zoot-Suit
Chicago, Illinois: 1943. A young man dressed in a zoot-suit checks out his image in a store front window. This one was somewhat modified to conform to wartime rules to conserve fabric

The Latest In Wartime Fashion
London, England: Sept 14, 1939. The very latest fashion in air raid shelter wear is a slip on dressing gown complete with hood, and can be left open, (left), or zipped into trousers, (right)

Women Working On A Farm
Wheaton, Maryland: June, 1945. Three women at work digging a hole for a large pole on a farm

Woman Worker During World War Two
Troy, Michigan: 1942. The Budd Companys Conestoga RB-1, the Flying Boxcar, a stainless steel cargo plane, being towed by a woman ground crew worker during World War Two

Four Women Fix Up Home
Arlington, Virginia: c. 1943. Four young women, possibly war workers at Arlington Farms, at work fixing up an apartment

Nurse Gives Patient Rub Down
United States: July 23, 1942. A Navy Medical Corps nurse gives a post-op sailor a rub down to relieve sore and stiff muscles

New Guinea Rubber Production
New Guinea: January 21, 1944. A native Papuan man feeds slabs of rubber through the cutting and rolling machine. The rubber trees were originally brought in from Malaysia

British Construction Scene
Crookham, Hampshire, England: May 22, 1939. Construction beginning on the new camp to hold 5, 000 of Englands militia and conscripts

Stock Exchange Hires Women
New Orleans, Louisiana: December 18, 1941 Girls are employed for the first time to mark up stock quotations by a New Orleans brokerage house

Women Stock Exchange Couriers
New York, New York: c. 1943 Women were employed at the NY Stock Exchange during the war, filling in for the men overseas. These two are carriers receiving instructions

Hanging Up Laundry To Dry
Baltimore, Maryland: March 7, 1941. A woman hangs up her familys laundry at a trailer camp for defense industry workers. There is a severe housing shortage due to the influx of thousands of workers

Princess Elizabeths first radio broadcast
Princess Elizabeth gives her first radio broadcast, little sister, Princess Margaret at her side. Talking of the Second World War, she proclaimed, We know... that in the end all will be well

The Queen visiting a cemetery in Tobruk
During the Royal Tour, the Queen and Prince Philip visit second world war graves in Tobruk, Libya. 1954

Battersea firemen WWII
Battersea firemen keeping pigs during World War II 1939-1945

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of paper
During World War Two, the growing shortage of paper from overseas meant that the daily papers shrinked in size. Britains public was encouraged to save every scrap of paper

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1942
Shush - secret session for advancd thinkers. Post-war planners have been told - sometimes rudely - that we ve got to win the war first. We agree - absolutely

Sheltering on underground stations 1940
During the blitz of the Second World War, Londoners made uses of the underground tube stations as air raid shelters, because they felt secure. Date: 1940

Advert for Eclipse razors 1940
Unlike any other razor the Eclipse has micrometer adjustment. Illustration by George Ernest Studdy of the famous Bonzo the dog. Date: 1940

What German troop-carriers look from above 1940
You should know... What the German troop-carriers look like in the air. 1940

Mending household items 1943
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1943

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1944
Don t imagine that all you ll need is a moulding press and some moulding powder and you ll by ready for the competition. The plastic moulding business is probably already overcrowded by peace-time

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1943
What are Plastics ? One might a well ask What are metals ? - for Plastics are becoming as numerous and varied as the older raw materials

Making bombs out of wrought iron gates 1943
Production for victory. This advert is for The motor Industry who helped to make wrought iron gates into weapons for the Second World War effort. 1943

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1944
8, 000 childrenare constantly being supported. Please be Father Chrismas to one of them this year. 10/- feeds one child for a week. 1944

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1943
130, 000 needy boy and girls including 6, 000 since War began, have been welcomed into these Homes in 77 years under the Charter. No destitute child ever refused admission

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1943
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. 1943

Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1943
Will your walk stand a close-up. Balanced walking gives you grace and comfort. You can t fool your feet about shoes. They know whether you are walking as nuture means you to walk - and if you aren t

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1943

Advert for Harrods mens protective wool underwear 1941
Harrods warmth for winter. You ll find real comfort in this warm protective natural wool underwear. Of medium weight, its soft smooth feel will appeal to even the most sensitive skin. 1941

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942
A seletion of Selberite Arch Preserver shoes. 1942

Advert for Carter by Joyce California shoes 1942
This new recruit to Joyce brigade is ready to tilt a lance with anyone who says that hard wear, superlative comfort and characterful appearance can t be combined in a shoe these days

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1942

Advert for help of homeless children 1941
Our family is now 6250 Walfs & Strays. We want them to have a good Christmas too! Will you help ? The society has helped the nation by giving homes and security to 4610 children since the war began

Advert for Dr. Barnardos homes 1941

Advert for buying Defence Bonds in WW2 1941
Advert issued by The National Savings Committee, london. When the axis crumbles before the thunder of British tanks, will you be able to say.... I played my part to the full. Buy 3% Defence Bonds

Advert for money for the Y. M. C. A 1942
This advert from The National Service Fund, is asking people to send a cheque to the Y.M.C.A, to help provide mobile canteens, so that when the fighting-forces return from their hazardous trips

Advert for Wolsey womens clothing 1942
Coupon wizard by Wolsey. Date: 1942

Advert for buying 3% savings bonds in WW2 1942

Advert for The National Savings Committee 1940
This year make your holiday weeks National Savings Week ! In 1940 The National Savings Committee asked that the general public put aside the thought of going away on holiday

Forward to Victory - WW2 poster
Forward to Victory, original WW2 poster Date: circa 1940

WW2 Home front poster - Dig for Victory
" WW2 Home front poster " Dig for Victory" Date: circa 1940

RAF - intensive bombing of Germany
Back Them Up!, The RAFs intensive bombing of Germanys war industries continues Date: 1943

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"Unite and Conquer: Join the Royal Artillery, Serve Your Country in WW II" This recruitment poster calls upon brave individuals to join the Royal Artillery, a crucial force during World War II. As tensions rise, it is time for heroes to step forward and defend our nation. "The Mighty HMS Hood: A Symbol of British Naval Power in WW II" The Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood stands tall as a testament to Britain's naval supremacy during World War II. Its sheer size and firepower make it an awe-inspiring sight that strikes fear into the hearts of enemies. "Defending the Skies: Spitfire and Tempest Fighters Soar in WW II" The Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes take flight, defending our skies with unparalleled bravery. These magnificent machines are instrumental in protecting our homeland from enemy attacks. "Praise for RAF Pilots: Churchill Hails Their Heroism During WW II" Winston Churchill commends the remarkable courage displayed by RAF pilots who valiantly fought against overwhelming odds during World War II. Their unwavering determination ensures that freedom will prevail over tyranny. "Beneath the Waves: T Class Submarines Strike Fear Into Enemies' Hearts in WW II" Silent but deadly, T class submarines prowl beneath treacherous waters, striking fear into enemy vessels during World War II. These stealthy warriors play a vital role in disrupting enemy supply lines and turning tides of war. "Back Them Up. Support Our Heroes - RAF Poster Encourages Unity During WW2" An inspiring RAF poster urges civilians to rally behind their courageous heroes fighting on the frontlines of World War II. Together, we can provide unwavering support that fuels their determination to protect our freedoms. "Sacrifice at Homefront: Save Kitchen Scraps to Feed Hens Amidst WWII Rationing" In times of scarcity caused by rationing during World War II, every contribution counts.