Division Collection (page 12)

In China, Incident between Russians and English, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 7th April 1901

Limestone Walls in winter, Peak District, Derbyshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Limestone Walls in winter, Peak District, Derbyshire, 20th century. Dry stone building is a method by which structures are constructed from stones without any mortar to bind them together

German invasion of Poland, 1 September 1939, using 45 German divisions and aerial attack. By 20 September only Warsaw held out, but final surrender came on 29 September

Map of the USA general reference
Vector illustration of a map of the United States of America. The reference map used in the creation of this illustration is public domain map available at the University of Texas website: http

Military Police guard, West Berlin, Germany
Military Police guard with weapon in West Berlin, Germany. The Wall and an observation tower can be seen in the distance. Date: 1960s

Allied Checkpoint Charlie, West Berlin, Germany
Allied Checkpoint Charlie in the rain, West Berlin, Germany, with an American flag flying above. Date: 1960s

Myanmar - Oil Fields at Yenangyaung
Oil Fields at Yenangyaung (which has a literal translation as: " stream of oil" ), a city in Magway Division, Myanmar, on the Irrawaddy River. Date: circa 1909

Inspector Janet Knott, Met Police, London
Inspector Janet Knott, first woman inspector in the Traffic Division of the Met Police, London. Seen here speaking on a motorcycle radio, with a male colleague on the right. Date: circa 1970s

Grave of Rupert Brooke in Skyros
Crosses on the Greek island of Skyros marking the grave of the English poet, Rupert Brooke (1887-1915), where he was buried having died a sea

Clementine Churchill receiving Insignia of the Dame Grand Cr
Clementine Churchill, wife of Sir Winston Churchill, pictured with her two daughters, Mrs Oliver (Sarah Churchill, on the right)

Charles I of Austria visiting troops, Galicia, WW1
Emperor Charles I of Austria (1887-1922, reigned 1916-1918), visiting a Sturm division in the Brzezany-Tarnopol region of Galicia (Eastern Europe) during the First World War

British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
Men of the 1st Leicester Regiment, 6th Division, in and around a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt, northern France, during the Battle of Cambrai, First World War

Heavy fighting during the battle for Pinwe, Burma
Heavy fighting during the battle for Pinwe on November 30th 1944 by units of the British 36th Division. Here Royal Artillery fire 25-pounders on Japanese positions in Pinwe

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Sant Josep de la Bouqueria Market in Barcelona

Jean-Etienne Vachier Championnet, aka Championnet, 1762 -1800, leader of a Republican French division in many battles during the French Revolutionary Wars. From Histoire de la Revolution Francaise

Artwork of Buddhist figure
German prisoners being searched after being captured south of El Alamein

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"Division: A Tale of Boundaries and Battles" In a world marked by lines, the political map of Africa stands as a testament to division. Borders drawn with ink and ambition have shaped nations, cultures, and identities. Amidst the chaos of World War II, a powerful poster emerged, urging unity in the face of adversity. It reminded us that division weakens while solidarity strengthens our resolve. The activities of 52 (Lowland) Division showcased bravery and determination on the battlefield. Their unwavering spirit proved that even in times of conflict, unity can be found amongst diversity. "The Canadians at Ypres" immortalized by William Barnes Wollen depicted soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder against an unseen enemy. It symbolized how they are be overcome when we stand united for a common cause. A plan etched onto paper revealed the town of Sheffield divided into sections in 1797. This intricate design highlighted how physical divisions shape our urban landscapes over time. Just like cuts of beef neatly separated on a butcher's counter, society often finds itself compartmentalized into different groups based on various factors such as class or ethnicity. Yet these divisions should not define us; they should serve as reminders that unity is essential for progress. Even law enforcement faces moments where division threatens peace. The Metropolitan Police B Division dutifully stood guard during football matches - reminding us that despite rivalries on the field, harmony must prevail off it. War brings forth both destruction and resilience; none more evident than through iconic images like the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen or British First Airborne soldiers fighting valiantly in Arnhem during World War II. These snapshots remind us that even amidst chaos and separation, courage unites individuals towards a common goal. Technological advancements also blur boundaries - from Rolls Royce engines built jointly with Snecma Olympus to maps illustrating Japan's provinces under Iyeyasu's rule in 1903.