1940 Collection (page 7)

In the bathroom (Dans la salle de bain), c. 1940. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
In the bathroom (Dans la salle de bain), c. 1940. Private Collection

Jeune femme brune, c. 1940. Creator: Kisling, Moïse (1891-1953)
Jeune femme brune, c. 1940. Private Collection

1940s East Africa - Kenya, men of the Wakamba tribe Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Photograph of Lakers Hotel, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Mr Churchills cabinet: an all-party ministry. New war cabinet of Winston Churchill (Prime Minister and Minister of Defence), including politicians from all parties

Map of Dunkirk area during the evacuation, WW2
Map of the Dunkirk area in northern France during the evacuation, showing two flooded areas of low-lying meadow land which assisted in the Allied retreat. Date: 1940

Mrs and Mrs Romilly (Esmond and Jessica Mitford)
Jessica Mitford (1917 - 1996), author and fifth of the six Mitford sisters, photographed with her first husband and cousin, Esmond Romilly, at a Miami restaurant they ran in 1940

German soldier WWII
German Sergeant Major standing in a trench in France during World War II Date: 10 September 1940

The crew of the Thunderbolt Submarine. Picture with the crew is First Lieutenant J Stevens. The HMS Thunderbolt was formally called HMS Thetis

The wreckage of a Heinkel bomber which crashed on to 25 Victoria Road, Clacton, killing the aircrafts crew and Frederick and Dorothy Gill who were home at number 25 when the plane crash landed

Residents of Vincent Street Balsall Heath, Birmingham, examine a bomb crater following an air raid on the city. 29th October 1940

A kitten is saved after a daylight air raid over London, during the Blitz. Comforted by a member of LaS - London Auxiliary Ambulance Service. Actual Location unknown. Picture taken 3rd October 1940

Cottingham Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. November 1940. The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by the German

The Battle of Taranto took place on the night of 11th and 12th November 1940 during the Second World War between British naval forces, under Admiral Andrew Cunningham, and Italian naval forces

A German B1E 1 KG Incendiary bomb. The bomb consisted of a cylindrical body, made of magnesium alloy, filled with thermite, an incendiary compound, to which a three-finned steel tail was attached

St Athanasius School, Fonthill Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside, demolished in The Liverpool Blitz. The church next door however, escaped serious damage. Picture taken 8th October 1940

Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment during the Second World War. Circa 1940

Saxony Road, Kensington, Liverpool, bomb damage to rear entrance of working class pub in during recent air raid, pictured Wednesday 13th November 1940

Ella Edwards with some baby chicks. 1940

World War II Fashion 1939 knickers bloomers underwear

World War II Fashion 1939 womens underwear knickers

WW2 poster, Lend a Hand on the Land, the Londoners Land Club. Date: circa 1940

U. S. 0-6-0T shunting tank engine No. 1940 in its black War Department livery, 1942
This is an unusual inclusion in the photographic collection at STEAM, being an image of a U.S. 0-6-0T shunting tank engine which never actually worked the Great Western network

Euan Rabagliati marries Mrs Beatrix Gandolfi-Hornyold
Lieutenant Colonel Cuthbert Euan Charles Rabagliati MC, AFC, (18921978) - was a British soldier, pilot, race car driver and intelligence officer - marries Beatrix Purdey Oliver

Cockfighting in the Philippines 1930
PHILIPPINES - CIRCA 1930s: Group of Filipino men about to release two roosters for cockfight, near Manila. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Parade Crowd Japan 1930
JAPAN - CIRCA 1930s: Crowd of women and children waiting for parade, Kobe. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Jackaments Bridge Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Jackaments Bridge Halt near RAF Kemble on the boarder between Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The small wooden platform opened in July 1939 and closed in September 1948

Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1
Messerschmitt Bf-109 of Luftwaffe Stab 3./ Jagdgeschwader 26 Which Force-Landed in a Field in Kent, Southern England UK after Being Shot-Down by Squadron Leader Henry C Sawyer in a Spitfire 1 of 65

Dornier Do-17Z-3
A Luftwaffe 7./ Kampfgeschwader 3 Dornier Do-17 (Mod 215) Shot-Down by a RAF Hawker Hurricane and Crash-Landed on the Rocky Beach of Foreness Point, Isle of Thanet at 12.55Pm on 26th August 1940

Hawker Hurricane Mk 1
Royal Air Force RAF 56 Sqn Hawker Hurricane Parked with Sargent Higginson (In White Overalls) and RAF Officers in 1940 During the Battle-Of-Britain Date: 1940

Prince George, Duke of Kent - Group Captain in the RAF
Prince George, Duke of Kent, right, shortly after becoming a Group Captain in the RAF with Gp Capt Ellwood, 27 May 1940. Date: 1940

HM King George VI (in RAF uniform) leaves a de Havilland Flamingo transport during an aircraft factory inspection, 15 August 1940. Date: 1940

Lake Placid, N. Y. USA - Lake Placid Club
Lake Placid, N.Y. USA - Lake Placid Club Date: 1940

US Gold Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940

Fall / Schipperke / 1940
BINCHOU DE LA BOUCHE OF SKIPLAND GILL OF THE NORTH L ESPOIR OF SKIPLAND A group of three dogs sitting and standing owned by Ludford. Date: 1940

German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
Rettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War

Ruins Paternoster Square London Morning After
The ruins of Paternoster Square, London, the morning after a heavy bombing raid, 30 December, 1940. From The War in Pictures, Second Year

Firemen Fireman Tackling Fire-fighter Fire-fighters
Firemen tackle a city blaze after a bombing raid on London in 1940 during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Second Year

British Troops Soldier Soldiers Training New
British troops training with the new "Tommy" sub-machine-guns which were being received weekly from America in 1940. These guns could be fired either from the hip or the shoulder

Britain Prepares Invasion Barbed Wire Entanglements
Britain prepares for invasion. Barbed wire entanglements placed at strategic places, 1940. From The War in Pictures, First Year

1940 Lord Beaverbrook Minister Aircraft Production
In 1940 Lord Beaverbrook, minister of aircraft production, appealed for aluminium from the women of England to help the war effort, seen here pots and pans donated to one of the aircraft factories

Map Showing Occupation Demilitarisation Demilitarization
Map showing the occupation, and demilitarization of France by Germany during WWII. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Mr Sumner Welles European Tour 10-20 March 1940
EDITORIAL Mr Sumner Welle's European Tour, 10-20 March, 1940, seen here, left, with Viscount Halifax. Benjamin Sumner Welles, 1892 - 1961

Goering General Jeschonnek General Loerzer Studying
EDITORIALGoering with, left, General Jeschonnek, and right, General Loerzer, studying a map while planning an attack on Britain, 1940. Hermann Wilhelm Goring or Goering, 1893-1946

German Gunners Defending Coastal Battery Ruhr
German gunners defending a coastal battery in the Ruhr against RAF bombers, 2-6 June, 1940 during World War Two. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Jacket Frocks 1940 magazine spread on wartime chic on the Home Front as the ladies look smart

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

1940s East Africa - view of Kampala, capital of Uganda Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

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"1940: A Year of Courage, Resilience, and Triumph" In the midst of World War II, a powerful wave of determination swept across nations. As war propaganda posters adorned walls, one message echoed loud and clear: "We shall not flag or fail. " The world united under this rallying cry, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. Winston Churchill's resolute speeches became a beacon of hope for millions. His praise for RAF pilots soared through the skies like their courageous planes. With unwavering conviction, he gave the iconic V for Victory sign - a symbol that ignited spirits and inspired perseverance. Meanwhile, on another front line, the 52 (Lowland) Division engaged in heroic activities. Their valor knew no bounds as they fought with unwavering dedication against all odds. Each soldier embodied bravery and sacrifice in their pursuit of freedom. Across continents, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth harbor amidst tumultuous times. Its arrival marked yet another chapter in history - a testament to naval strength and resilience during these trying years. Amidst chaos and destruction emerged moments of unity and camaraderie. Firefighters took a well-deserved tea break after battling flames at St Katherines Dock - an example of ordinary heroes finding solace amidst adversity. Beyond warfare's grip stood Carl Gustav Jung; his psychological insights offered understanding amidst turmoil. And while political ideologies clashed fiercely between Leon Trotsky and others in 1920s Russia, it was clear that even within conflict there existed diverse perspectives striving towards change. Music provided solace during these turbulent times too; George Formby's melodies brought smiles to faces amid uncertainty – reminding us all that joy can be found even when darkness looms large. As Full Dress Parades unfolded at The Citadel in Charleston, SC – soldiers marched proudly displaying discipline and honor – embodying values we hold dear today: duty above self-interests. The year 1940 was a crucible of resilience and determination.