1942 Collection (page 5)

Cartoon with British and American tanks, WW2
Cartoon, political map of Libya with British and American tanks during the Second World War. circa 1942

New York City 1 1942
Piet Mondrian

Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas)
823225 Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 52.3x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill of Rights. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952). Oil on canvas

The great raid on Tobruk: When the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Commandos Attacked the Port and Harbour. World War Two. Spread from The Sphere, 3rd October 1942

Photograph of Two Brewers PH, Clapham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

WW2 - The Motor Launches of E-Boat Alley. (2/2) Date: 1942

Headstone Major Gus March-Phillips, St Laurent sur Mer
The grave is in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. March-Phillips commanded a Small Scale Landing Force that came ashore here in a Commando operation named Aquatint on 12 September 1942

Elisabeth Welch sings to Griffith Jones & Ann Dvorak in the film This Was Paris. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933

A prototype Cromwell tank is put through its paces for, and then inspected by King George VI and the Queen at an un-named Midlands tank factory. 26th February 1942

Five people in Exeter owe their lives to the Morrison shelter. Their two story house received a direct hit and completely buried the shelter during the " Baedeker" raid on the city

A prototype Cromwell tank is put through its pace for King George VI and the Queen at an un-named Midlands tank factory. 26th February 1942

Picture shows Daily Mirror War Correspondent, T. E. A Healy
Picture shows Daily Mirror War Correspondent, T.E.A Healy. Location unknown, though TEA Healy did once join the 8th Army on man" uvre

WW2 British Troops El-Alamein el alamein war conflict battle soldiers war

Billowing smoke marks the end of the ammunition ship Mary Luckenbach, seen from the deck of the carrier HMS Avenger, during convoy PQ 18 to Russia. 13th September 1942

The Tivoli Cinema in Weston Super Mare. Somerset and Avon area. On the nights of June 28 and 29, 1942 Weston endured " hell on earthO as 52 high-explosive bombs and more than 10

Russian Bomber crew. June 1942

Chinese workers inspect the fuselage of a Japanese plane, shot down by British a gunners in Malaysia. January 1942

Scottish crew of a Bofors gun in Malta. May 1942

R. A. F. pilots scramble to waiting Spitfires. The Supermarine Spitfire is a
R.A.F. pilots scramble to waiting Spitfires. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during

Reloading the guns of a Hurricane Fighter of Burma squadron. The Hurricane Fighter Squadron adopted by Burma is the famous No 257 squadron

R. A. F. Beaufighter squadron successes recorded by an Intelligence Officer in the Middle
R.A.F. Beaufighter squadron successes recorded by an Intelligence Officer in the Middle East. Picture marked as used 8th February 1943, but picture suggests it was taken circa 3rd November 1942

HMS Duke of York, a King George V-class battleship. March 1942

Crest of the RAF regiment. Circa 1942

A British solder having a bath. Tobruk. Libya. The Siege of Tobruk lasted for 241 days in 1941, after Axis forces advanced through Cyrenaica from El Agheila in Operation Sonnenblume against Allied

Twin engined Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, now being produced in Australia. Mechanic seen here making adjustments to the Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine during production 1st January 1942

Bomb damage to Elephant and Castle, London. 6th June 1942

HMS Tigris was a T-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was laid down at Chatham... The submarine had been adopted by the town of Newbury during the Second World War as part of Warship Week

Men of the R. A. F. regiment marching inland to take possession of Maison Blanche aerodrome
Men of the R.A.F. regiment marching inland to take possession of Maison Blanche aerodrome. 18th November 1942

British Parachute Squadron (actual regiment unknown) training group. Picture taken 2nd March 1942

The British destroyer HMS Fury refuels from the cruiser HMS Trinidad despite heavy seas and falling snow whilst on patrol in the North Atlantic. 9th March 1942

British assault craft reaching the shores of Toamasina, Madagascar during Second World War. 16th October 1942

American troops of the 34th Infantry Division landing on the beaches at Surcouf, twenty miles east of Algiers. Operation Torch signalled the American entry into the Mediterranean War

The Qattara Depression was created by the interplay of salt weathering and wind erosion. Some 20 kilometres west of the depression lie the oases of Siwa in Egypt

Borys Karnicki, captain of the famous Polish submarine "Sokol"
Borys Karnicki, captain of the famous Polish submarine " Sokol" after its return from the Mediterranean. July 1942

Operation Pedestal. A general view of the convoy under air attack showing the intense anti-aircraft barrage put up by the escorts

Troops assist rescue workers to release bomb victims trapped under the ruins of their homes in Scarborough Street, Hull May 1942

Picture shows: Advacing detachments of the Soviet Red Army among the remnants of a German supply train on the Russian front during the Second World War. February 1942

A Soviet Red Army infantry unit pursuing the retreating enemy German army during the battle on the Eastern Front in the Second World War. February 1942

A sewing lesson in the school playground at Llanfairfechan, Conwy County Borough, Wales, where there are many Liverpool children. Picture taken 21st May 1942

WRENS (The Womens Royal Naval Service) in Egypt. The WRENS are establishing themselves in Egypt, taking over from existing Navy personal. The WRENS are reaching out more into the community too

Members of the Home Guard seen here firing Z Battery short range anti aircraft missiles. July 1942

Picture shows a female ARP Warden in World War Two. The picture is from The Hull Daily Mail, and thus probably taken in the area of Hull, Yorkshire. APR Wardens during World War 2

Some of the crew of HMS Minesweeper Commiles, adopted by the Daily Mirror reading their fan mail. Over 1000 letters were received by the crew within a month following adoption

One of the most up to date mobile canteens in the country. The canteen aquired by The Liverpool Gas Company. It will be stationed Broadway

Cowes, Isle of Wight, blitzed. The war memorial was destroyed. May 1942

Wartime women porters at The General Station, Cardiff, Wales. Having fun, sitting as a group on the railway luggage trolly

Hawker Typhoon fighters are now being built in impressive numbers at one of the Gloster Aircraft Company factories in the West of England

R A O C men learning the recovering of capsizes tanks at a Midlands training centre. England. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army

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"1942: A Year of Innovation, Valor, and Resilience" In the midst of World War II, 1942 marked a significant year filled with remarkable achievements and pivotal moments that shaped history. From groundbreaking weapons to iconic figures, let's delve into the highlights that defined this extraordinary period. G. H. Davis introduced two game-changing British inventions in 1942 - the New British Sten gun and the British 25-pounder field gun. These advancements revolutionized warfare tactics and bolstered the Allied forces' capabilities on the battlefield. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, another group was making its mark - the United States Naval Construction Battalions or Seabees. With their unwavering dedication and expertise in construction, these brave men played a crucial role in building vital infrastructure for military operations worldwide. The Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine also took center stage in 1942 as its diagram showcased its intricate design and engineering prowess. This powerful engine propelled aircraft to new heights during aerial combat missions throughout World War II. Amidst war efforts came inspiring propaganda posters like "To Victory -- With Our Help. " These visuals served as reminders of unity and determination among nations fighting against tyranny. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at Lancaster I (4-Merlin) Bomber taking off from Hornet while B-25 Mitchell Bombers soared through skies with unparalleled grace - both symbols of courage exhibited by pilots risking their lives for freedom. Notable personalities emerged during this time too; Paul McCartney was born in 1942 – an icon who would later shape music history as part of The Beatles. However, life on home soil wasn't without challenges; rationing became a way of life reflected by Ration Book July 1942 – reminding citizens to make do with limited resources while supporting wartime efforts. As travel restrictions were imposed due to war conditions, WW2 Poster - "Is Your Journey Really Necessary.