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"From the Normandy Landings to Princess Diana: A Journey through the Devastation of Landmines" Landmines

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Landmine Collection: The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2
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Landmine Collection: Monroe Doctrine Cartoon
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Landmine Collection: The Cow and the Mine (Colour Litho)
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Landmine Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day British Red Cross mission to highlight
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Landmine Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales during her four day visit to Angola
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Landmine Collection: Angola, , Mine Clearance
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Landmine Collection: German officers indicating the whereabouts of landmines, First World War, 1918, (c1920)
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Landmine Collection: Anti-tank mines by G. H. Davis
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Landmine Collection: Communist China - civilians laying a landmine
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Landmine Collection: WORLD WAR I: CLEMENCEAU. French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau walking through
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Landmine Collection: PHOTOJOURNALIST, 1919. Photojournalist Helen Jones Kirtland looking at a spent landmine
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Landmine Collection: Confederate torpedo (land mine) placed in the sand in front of a battery defending Charleston
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Landmine Collection: Cambodia, Banteay Chhmar, Beware of landmines sign
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Landmine Collection: RUSSIA: ST. PETERSBURG. Searching for mines in front of the Winter Palace at St
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Landmine Collection: Mine-disposal robots
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Landmine Collection: Banteay Srei Temple
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Landmine Collection: Land Mine explosion 1918
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Landmine Collection: Home Guard demonstration
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Landmine Collection: Land-mine explosion
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Landmine Collection: Mined beach from the Falkland war, near Stanley, Falkland Islands, South America

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"From the Normandy Landings to Princess Diana: A Journey through the Devastation of Landmines" Landmines, a silent and deadly threat that has plagued humanity throughout history. The horrors they brought during World War II are forever etched in our collective memory, as seen in the iconic images of the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944. These treacherous devices were strategically placed to maim and kill unsuspecting soldiers, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Even before this global conflict, landmines had already made their mark. In an intriguing Monroe Doctrine Cartoon from another era, we catch a glimpse of how these hidden dangers influenced political ideologies and territorial disputes. Similarly, a captivating lithograph titled "The Cow and the Mine" reminds us that innocent lives can also fall victim to these insidious weapons. As conflicts continued to ravage nations across the globe, Angola found itself grappling with mine clearance challenges. Images depicting brave individuals engaged in this dangerous task serve as a stark reminder of the long-lasting impact landmines have on communities even after hostilities cease. Looking back further into history reveals German officers indicating where landmines were hidden during World War I; an eerie testament to mankind's relentless pursuit for destructive power. Additionally, chilling photographs capture civilians laying landmines in Communist China – highlighting how these weapons became tools not only for military purposes but also for civilian warfare. Thankfully, efforts have been made to combat this menace over time. Anti-tank mines designed by G. H Davis demonstrate advancements in technology aimed at neutralizing these threats more effectively. However, it was Princess Diana who truly shone a light on this issue when she embarked on her four-day British Red Cross mission to raise awareness about landmine victims worldwide. During her visit to Angola - one of the most heavily mined countries - Diana witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences inflicted upon innocent lives by these indiscriminate killers.