Army Collection (page 21)

British Army Royal Engineers sapper J W Gould from Leeds, helping US soldier Private Simon Davido of New York unload supplies at Liverpool docks from one of the first American ships to bring supplies

US soldiers see the sights of London from a converted milk wagon. Owner and driver of the wagon is Mr. Walter who runs a daily tour for the troops. 18th November 1943

Flying nurses of the United States Army Air Force (USaF) 9th Troop Carrier Command who are specially picked and trained. Their Job is to fly to the forward areas

Home Guard inspecting a pass at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the second World War. 2nd July 1943

Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) members at the new "Woolwich Arsenal"
Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) members at the new " Woolwich Arsenal", the new Ordnance depot built in the north of England

Mrs. Jean Knox, Director of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, inspects the women of the ATS in Cardiff during the Second World War. August 1941

Home Guard enjoying a meal at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the second World War. 2nd July 1943

C Company of the 5th Battalion Liverpool Home Guard are the proud possessors of the first Home Guard Pipe band in England. Pipe Major Macleod is seen here leading the company. 26th January 1941

British Army Royal Engineers sappers and US soldiers becoming working together at Liverpool docks unloading one of the first American ships to bring supplies to the United Kingdom. 29th June 1942

Home Guard manning an anti aircraft gun at a Wallasey Ant-Aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the Second World War. 2nd July 1943

Rocket projector drill for the Home Guard during the Second World War. West Midlands. 5th July 1942

Soldiers discarded tunics and coats as they help with the clean up of Chelsea following the previous nights raid on the city. 23rd February 1944

Cookery contest between the famous "men only"
Cookery contest between the famous " men only" cookery class and a team of girls of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) taking place at Sailsbury, Wiltshire during the Second world War

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Nurse Pat Tait instructs wounded troops in curative pottery at a workshop for injured servicemen, recovering in hospital in England during the Second World War. 17th November 1942

Norman Tiptaft Lord Mayor of Birmingham rides a Matilda tank at the head of a parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Private James Hennessy and his pet dog Bill who travels with him, by permission. Picture taken on an Army Special Train taking troops back from leave. Exact location unknown

The Suffolk Regiment with the B. E. F. (The British Expeditionary Force)
The Suffolk Regiment with the B.E.F. (The British Expeditionary Force). Pictures in the mess, having refreshments. The British Expeditionary Force was the name of the British Army in Western Europe

The Sherwood Foresters, now serving in the forward areas of the B. E. F
The Sherwood Foresters, now serving in the forward areas of the B.E.F. The British Expeditionary Force. Picture shows Major L.S

First day of Bisley, Surrey. ATS members are taking part in a two week shoot for the first time. Picture shows Lance Corporal Audrey Chapman lending a hand to the girl with the gun, Wren T Brown

Matilda and Valentine tanks parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Specially trained Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) girls, British and Palestinian, operate the Armys biggest telephone switchboard, recently installed at Middle East General Headquarters

British Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in action with a regiment of heavy Anti-Aircraft guns in Belgium during the Second World War

During his visit to the British sector somewhere in France, French President Albert Lebrun, accompanied by the Commander In Chief of the British Expeditionary Force Lord John Gort VC

"Anzio Odeon", a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters
" Anzio Odeon", a dug-out at Divisional Headquarters, sandbagged and camouflaged, where films are shown to the men of the British Army serving on the Italian Front at Anzio

This Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) company of drivers was formed In the Middle East 14 months ago, and in the past six months they have made over a hundred trips

Airmen of the Second Tactical Air Force Bomb Disposal Flight, assisted in clearing the streets and houses of the ruined city of Caen, Normandy of booby traps left by the fleeing Germans

British troops of the 6th Airborne Division reached the Baltic Coast of Wismar, due north of Schwerin, Germany on 3rd May where they made contact with a Russian armoured squadron which had pushed

American paratroopers pictured in the C-47 of the Troop Carrier Air Division of the 12th Air Force, en route to dropping zones in Southern France during the Second World War

Military Policeman Lance Corporal H. Wallis of 68 King Alfred Street, Derby is seen here exercising his police dog " Lady". May 1944

At a football match held at Delivrand, in Normandy, a Scottish Pipe band, (Black Watch) entertained the crowd of French civilians and British troops who had gathered to watch the match

First pictures of the evacuated British Airborne Forces from Arhem, Holland during the Second world War. Sergeant C Bennet of the 1st Airlanding Brigade (home town Darlington)

Members of a field kitchen staff of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) taking cover in a trench as the alarm sounds for an air raid at Cromer, Norfolk during the Battle of Britain. August 1940

Members of an Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Ambulance Company pictured in battle training in the Lake District during the Second World War

The recent heavy rains have taken the creases out of the kilts and Piper Milne of Cainery Road, Aberdeen, and Piper Fraser of Kintore, both of a Scottish military pipe band

The first party of Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) attached to the 21st Army Group arrive in Normandy, Northern France following the successful Allied landings on the beaches on 6th June

Prime Minister Winston Churchill sent a message of congratulations to General Sir F. A. Pile GOC in C, Anti Aircraft Command

Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) on duty at a London Military headquarters during the Second world War. At a London District Military Headquarters, ATS are employed on a variety of jobs

160 specially selected Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), NCOs and privates have been chosen to work in the Statistical Branch of the War Office to co-operate with civilian experts in finding out

Recuperating Royal Navy servicemen, injured during the Second World War, take part in a bandy-chair race accompanied by their nurses at Sports Day held at Maristow Royal Naval Hospital in South

Scene at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire, England during the Second World War. Picture shows: Spinal and paralysed patients

British Fifth Army at Anzio Bridhead during the Second World War. Despite having to attend fires day and night on the bridgehead at Anzio, Italy

A Surrey hospitals former casualty ward has been made into a well lit, busy workshop where wounded and injured servicemen are restoring their wage.earning confidence

Wounded soldiers recuperating at a hospital in England during the Second World War, seen here relaxing with their carers amongst the trees and nature on the hospital grounds. 20th May 1943

The heavy flow of traffic over the two main roads in the bridgehead at Anzio, Italy has caused the surface to deteriorate

Wounded servicemen enjoy a Christmas meal and party held for them by nurses, carers and staff at a war hospital in England during the Second World War. 25th December 1945

Choir and musicians composed of wounded servicemen at an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) hospital in Stoke Mandeville during the Second World War

American troops stationed in Britain during the Second World War. Some of the American troops seen her making a cheery " V for Victory" sign at their base. 26th June 1942

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Unyielding and resolute, the army marches on. From St James Park Art to the courageous soldiers of 3 Para Parachute, their valor knows no bounds. Inspired by heroes like John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958) and Michael Collins, the Irish Nationalist leader who fought for freedom with Sinn Fein at his side. The Bayeux Tapestry tells tales of triumphs and conquests, while a production portrait from Ice Cold In Alex (1958) captures the intensity of battle. In the cockpit of a Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, skills are honed for missions that demand precision and expertise. Search And Destroy becomes their mantra as they face challenges head-on. Reflecting on history's turning points like Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill during the English Civil War or maneuvering through rugged terrains with a trusty Willys Jeep - every step taken is a testament to their unwavering dedication. St James Park Stadia Art reminds us that even amidst chaos, unity prevails. With plans etched out like the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC, these brave souls forge ahead fearlessly – an embodiment of strength and resilience.