Allies Collection (page 3)

WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam)

WW1 poster, Vive la France! All for one and one for all! Allied tribute to France, 14 July at 8pm, Mass Meeting on the French National Holiday to show we all stand together till we win Peace by

Field-Marshal Montgomerys HQ, Zonhoven
On 9 September 1944 Zonhoven was liberated by the Allies, and from 12 November to 7 February 1945 Montgomery made his HQ here in the home of the local physician, Dr Armand Peeters

Normandy landings WW2: Utah Beach
Part of the 4th Infantry Division moves inland from Utah Beach, 1944. 6th June 1944

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky
6015196 British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky, Berlin, Germany, 12 July 1945 (photo) by English Photographer

A Bren Carrier being guided through barbed wire during the first stages of the offensive against the Axis Forces in Libya, North Africa in World War Two. December 1941

Corporal Arthur Toman (note to editors spelling hard to read - reads as Toman
Corporal Arthur Toman (note to editors ** spelling hard to read - reads as Toman, though cannot see the name Toman on Forces Records) makes friend with a baby in Caen, France

Pegu, the vital road and rail junction 50 miles north of Rangoon, Burma on the wide Pegu river has fallen to the Allied Fourteenth Army in their sweep Southwards to the Burma coast. Picture shows: R

First members of the WaF in Berlin, Germany at the end of the Second World War in Europe. Section officer P. hack of Palmers Green, London and Section Officer H

WW2 South East Asia Burma Pinbaw battle 1944 Soldiers from the 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers with the 14th Army fight on the approaches to Pinbaw a Japanese village which eventually fell to the allied

British soldiers leave for France during the WW2

WW2 British Scottish Soldiers wearing army tunics and kilts with their kit prepare to leave for France during WW2. Circa September 1939

Comment on Americas position before entering WW1 with regard to financing the allies

Germany, Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, US Army checkpoint and guardhouse reconstruction at the former crossing point between East and West Berlin

US soldiers embarking a ship in a GWR South Wales Dock, 1942
The GWR docks in South Wales became busy points for the arrival and departure of US troops from mid 1942 when the first American ship to arrive at the Companys docks berthed at Swansea on the 18th

American Flag flying from Paddington Station hotel on July 4th 1941
This image shows the American Flag flying from the front of the hotel at Paddington Station on July 4th, American Independence Day, 1941

Aladdin, pantomime, National Theatre, Kingsway, London. 1914

Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey
WW1 - Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1916

Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815

WW1 oil and petrol, Shell Motor Spirit, Best of Allies, Always in the Front Date: circa 1915

Allies Trade Conference, probably 1919 or 1920

Place d'Armes - Salins-les-Bains (Salins), Eastern France
Place d'Armes (now Place des Allies et de la Resistance) - Salins-les-Bains (Salins), a commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region, Eastern France. Date: circa 1920s

Flags of the Victorious Allies of WW1
Patriotic postcard depicting the flags of the Victorious Allies of WW1 - United we stand'. Date: circa 1919

In Honour Bound - Patriotic postcard - WW1
In Honour Bound - Patriotic postcard depicting the flags of the Victorious Allies of WW1. Date: circa 1918

WW1 - Flags of the Allies (Belgium, Great Britain, France and Russia) Date: circa 1916

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

American Army landing in France, WW1 Date: circa 1917

Allies on the Somme, British and French soldiers, WW1
Allies on the Somme, a British and French soldier, WW1 Date: circa 1916

The Allies - five breeds of dog, by Maud Earl
The Allies - five breeds of dog - Japanese Spaniel, Belgian Griffon, Russian Borzoi, French Bulldog, and British Bulldog, by Maud Earl Date: 1915

The Two-Headed Welsh Giant, by Arthur Rackham
The Two-Headed Welsh Giant, book illustration by Arthur Rackham Date: 1916

The Scottish Giant, by Arthur Rackham
The Scottish Giant, book illustration by Arthur Rackham Date: 1916

Now, Guleech, by Arthur Rackham
Now, Guleech, book illustration by Arthur Rackham Date: 1916

Art thou warm, Maiden, by Arthur Rackham Date: 1916

Crossing a flooded Ashanti River called the Offin river (Ghana). A bridge has been submerged and the troops are up to their waists in water

United States, Pantheon of War, WW1
United States, Pantheon of War (Pantheon de la Guerre), Allied participants in WW1 - the painting included the work of 130 artists

Poster, Allied Air Offensive against Germany, WW2
Poster, Allied Air Offensive against Germany up to 1 January 1941 Date: 1941

Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos of Greece
Venizelos, seen at his desk, brought Greece into the war on the side of the Allies though King Constantine, whose wife was German, would have preferred to have remained neutral. WW1 Date: 1914

All the flags of the Allies fanned out
The card carries a verse entitled For a little Scrap of Paper'. This is a play on the German Chancellor's reported exclamation when he learned that Britain would honour her treaty obligations

WW1 poster, 3e Emprunt de la Defense Nationale (Third National Defence War Loan), French Republic. Date: 1918

Indian, Canadian and South Africa Troops Fighting 1914
An Unpleasant Surprise for the Kaiser! Date: September 1914

WW1 poster, L'Emprunt de la Liberation (The Liberation Loan) - the German Kaiser bows under the combined strength of the Allied flags. Date: 1918

American Troops Leaving New York for Training 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany and thousands of American troops enlisted. Photograph showing American troops receiving a large send-off in New York. Date: 1917

American Troops Leaving for War Training Camp 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany, the nation had a standing army of 127, 500 officers and soldiers

But Who Will He Belong To? General Election 1910
Adapted drawing from a painting by Joshua Reynold of United Kingdom not knowing which way the election would go. The general election was resulted in a hung parliament

To His Countries Call - Lieutenant Eric Ball
To His Countries Call. Lieutenant Eric Ball died 15th March 1915. Including photograph. Commemorative Art. Date: 1915

Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis
Big damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War

Crashed Allied plane at Fournes, France, WW1
A crashed Allied plane at Fournes, on the Western Front in northern France, during the First World War, with German troops and others gathered round. Date: 1914-1918

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

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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.