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WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies
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WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies
This illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies. Figures include members of the Royal Navy and British Army, but also soldiers and officers from India, New Zealand, France, Scotland and South Africa. Barrage balloons and fighter planes occupy the sky, behind a Union Jack. under which John Bull proudly stands. Date: circa 1940
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This evocative illustration, titled 'Britain's Forces with Allies' and believed to be created around 1940, is a powerful testament to the unity and diversity of the Allied forces during World War II. The image, a combination of various works by the renowned artist John Hassall, portrays an array of figures representing Britain's military might and its international allies. At the forefront, we see members of the Royal Navy and British Army, their determined expressions and resolute postures embodying the unwavering spirit of the British people. Among them, soldiers and officers from India, New Zealand, France, Scotland, and South Africa proudly display their distinctive uniforms and insignia, symbolizing the multinational coalition that came together to defend freedom and democracy. The sky above is filled with the sights and sounds of war: barrage balloons tethered to the ground, their taut cables forming a protective barrier against enemy aircraft, while fighter planes roar overhead, ready to engage in aerial combat. The Union Jack, unfurled boldly behind the iconic figure of John Bull, stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, reminding us of the unyielding spirit that sustained the Allies throughout the long and arduous conflict. This illustration, which once graced the pages of a children's book about World War II, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in the 2nd World War and the unbreakable bonds forged between the Allied nations during this pivotal moment in history.
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