Allies Collection (page 22)

Picture taken from the Mediterranean Sea taken on board USS Mackenzie, one of the escorting US destroyers, during the successful bombardment of enemy batteries, dumps and roads to the west of Gaeta

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on his visit to Paris, France in the Second World War. Here he is pictured with General Charles de Gaulle at the French Armistice day parade

Ranger training preparing US troops for the invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Two combatants toss each other about while their companios battle it out as American troops in England go

Spring festival at Hindhead. American soldiers tug their hand at the Marypole with the kids at the spring festival. June 1942

Two Russian soldiers talking to US soldiers as the first American tanks roll into the streets of Berlin at the end of the Second World War, July 1945

The first boat load of American troops reach Dufferin Quay, Belfast, Northern Ireland. January 1942

The advance south of Le Beny Bocage continues. British infantry are seen here rushing past the burning remains of a farmhouse in pursuit of the enemy

WW2 Troops on the quayside after returning from the biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on Dieppe. Canadian and British Special Service Troops

World War II Invasion of France Allied soldiers take cover during the bombing of Germany positions a little futher up the Caen Falaise road. August 1944

Citizens of Courseulles, Normandy read public notices put up by the Allied military authorities following the Allied landings in Northern France. June 1944

D Day Normandy. The American forces drive up on to the beach in an amphibian vehicle from landing craft just off of the beach July 1944

British Infantry soldiers take a rest in streets of Nijmegen after liberating the Dutch town. September 1944

Invasion of France by Allied troops during the liberaton of Europe. British Troops in Paris, by the Eiffel Tower. September 1944

The signing of the pact of mutual assistance between the governments of USSR and Great Britain in the war against Germany

WW2 - Troops unload supplies from a landing craft on to British soil after a raid on Dieppe that left it in flames. August 1942

British Prime MInister Winston Churchill gives the V sign to sailors as he disembarks his ship upon arrival in America for talks with President Roosevelt during World WarTwo. June 1943

Canadian Troops landing on the beaches of Northern France durring the Allied D-Day landings. June 1944

WW2 - April 1945. Troops from the US First Army who were advancing in to Germany from the west shakes advancing Soviet First Ukranian Front forces from the east as they meet hands as they meet

Road clearing in Normandy France, June 1944 French civilians pushing cycles passed allied vehicles going to the front near Douet, France

British and Commonwealth troops stand amongst the ammunition boxes and supplies on the Normandy invasion beaches. June 1944

British and Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy, France after the D-Day landings. June 1944

Sir Winston Churchill - December 1943 - Marshal Voroshilov takes the sword over to show it to President Roosevelt, while Churchill and Marshal Stalin look on

Cromwell tanks of Guards Armoured Division drive along "Hells Highway"
Cromwell tanks of Guards Armoured Division drive along " Hells Highway" towards Nijmegen during Operation Market-Garden 20 September 1944

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with Soviet leader Josef Stalin in Moscow, August 1942

British troops of the Airborne Division after being evacuated from Arnhem in Holland. Soldiers arriving at Nijmegan, some of the men were without their clothes

World War II Invasion of France Canadian troops rest under a hedge in the Normandy countryside following bitter close quarter combat with the Germans

WW2 Belgian citizens welcome British troops to Brussels by jumping on a british tank and riding through the city. 3rd September 1944

Winston Churchill PM with Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference. February 4 to 11, 1945

The visit of American President John F Kennedy to England. Here he is pictured with British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan at the Prime Ministers country home in Birch Grove, Sussex

The visit of American President John F Kennedy to England. Here he is pictured upon arrival at Gatwick Airport where he was greeted by Prime Minister Harold MacMillan

Norwegian pilots operating under the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on the Western front, pictured beside a Spitfire fighter aircraft after returning from a sweep over enemy terrority during

Winston Churchill seen here with Marshal Joesf Stalin seen here during the prime ministers visit to Moscow. August 1942

Allies ammunition supply depot near Salonika 1916 during World War One

11th Battalion Royal Marines run ashore from a dingy while training in Ceylon during WW2 1943

British troops fire Lifebuoy Mk. 1. 1 flame throwers during a training exercise
British troops fire Lifebuoy Mk.1.1 flame throwers during a training exercise

German officer (a Georgian) explaining details of a military map to US officers from the Allied Expeditionary Force which made the initial landings in Northern France. WW2

British soldiers man handle a gun bogged down in mud on the Western Front during WW2 circa 1942

Fisherman aboard British trawler fires an anti-aircraft gun at an enemy plane during WW2. 1942

Twisted girders are all that remain of this Renault factory in France after a WW2 air raid by Allied aircraft. 1942

Scottish Highland soldiers leave for France in WW2 circa 1940

Shorts Sunderland Flying Boat of the RAF Coastal Command patrols above an Atlantic convoy 500 miles South West of Ireland. WW2 1945

American soldiers searching a field in Northern France for landmines and booby traps left by the Germans. WW2 1944

Canadian troops land in France in 1944

Troops in France march to the front line in 1944

Second World War August 1940 Canadian Second Division with pipe band arrive in Britain

Allied troops land on beach in France during World War Two invasion

Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill at the Teheran Conference. November 1943

US infantry of Mars Task Force cross temporary bridge in Burma during WW2

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"Allies: United in Strength, Courage, and Victory" In the annals of history, the concept has played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of nations. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, a revered British Army Officer known for his strategic brilliance, exemplified the power that comes from forging alliances. Just as he commanded troops with precision and determination, so too did nations come together to face common adversaries. The resounding boom of the British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis echoed across battlefields as a symbol of unity among allies. Its thunderous roar signified not only firepower but also camaraderie between soldiers fighting side by side. One such display of solidarity was witnessed during the advance of the Scots Guards at Alma in 1899. The vibrant oil on canvas painting captures their gallant march forward under fluttering Colours - an emblematic representation of shared purpose and unwavering resolve. World War I brought forth numerous instances where allies stood shoulder to shoulder against formidable foes. The German cruiser SMS Emden found itself under attack by HMAS Sydney, showcasing how allied forces would go to great lengths to protect one another's interests. As World War II engulfed nations in its grip, posters bearing slogans like "To Victory -- With Our Help" became rallying cries for citizens across Allied countries. These powerful visuals served as reminders that victory could only be achieved through collective effort and mutual support. A map depicting World War One combatants sprawled across Europe illustrates how borders dissolved when it came to confronting a common enemy. Allies transcended national boundaries as they fought together towards freedom and peace. Propaganda posters highlighting the bravery and heroism displayed by RAF pilots further reinforced this notion of unity amidst adversity. They inspired both civilians and servicemen alike to join hands in defending their shared values against tyranny. No discussion on they are be complete without acknowledging D-Day - June 6th, 1944.