Neptune Collection (page 27)

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

D-Day - Limbering up for the Invasion
American soldiers use the dockside in a small English harbour to keep fit during the pre-landing period. The landing ships are berthed alongside

D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attack
A tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away

D-Day - US Troops resting following initial assault
US troops rest after the initial assault on the Normandy coast. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by

D-Day - American troops taking cover
American troops, including a heavy machine gunner (r) take shelter behind an earth bank during the assault on the normandy coast

D-Day - Naval Artillery support
A converted landing craft fires rockets to support the landing allied troops. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

D-Day - Landing of the 13th / 18th Hussars
Troops sheltering on mass on a Normandy beach following the landing of the 13th/18th Hussars. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6

D-Day - Overcoming wire defences
Landed allied troops find little more than a single line of wire defences at this section on this section of the Normandy coast

D-Day - Captured German Prisoners
German prisoners captured by the 13th/18th Hussars on D-Day. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

D-Day - Emabarkation for US assault troops
Embarkation for US assault troops, about to set sail for the invasion of France. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

Neptune Fountain in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

Bystander masthead by Harry Woolley, 1930
A bathing belle wearing a swimsuit and bathing cap lounges on a rock in the middle of the sea and enjoys a casual chat with Neptune

Neptune and the mermaids- up to date, by C. Rebel Stanton
Lady swimmers in bathing caps surrounding a rowing boat

Le Verrier & L Philippe
Urbain-Jean-Joseph Le Verrier explains the discovery of Neptune to the French King Loius Philippe at the Tuileries

A City of Neptune
Conditions on the 8th planet from the sun favour reptile- like inhabitants : they build dome-like homes which are welded to the metallic rocks which form the planet

Fable / Momus
JUPITER, NEPTUNE, MINERVA AND MOMUS: Momus found fault with everything made by the gods including man, so much so that Jupiter drove him from his office of judge

Festival Sea & Ships
The River Walk outside the Sea and Ships exhibition centre, part of the Festival of Britain exhibition on the South Bank, London

Britannia Crowned
Britannia crowned by Victory, trampling upon the chains of France, holding the trident of Neptune, whilst Fame proclaims the glory of her arms by pointing to military triumphs

A Von Tirpitz / Juttner
ALFRED VON TIRPITZ German naval commander, portrayed as Poseidon/ Neptune, God of the North Sea

Neptune Wildlife
MONSTERS OF NEPTUNE (Henrik Dahl Juve) Visitors to Neptune encounter powerful creatures who trample on their spacecraft

Neptune / Tookes Pantheon
Neptune/Tookes Pantheon

Glass paste wall mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The Trevi Fountain in Piazza di Trevi designed by Nicola Salvi with the central figure of the sea god Neptune

Statue of Neptune, Santiago de Queretaro (Queretaro), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queretaro State, Mexico, North America

Statue of Neptune in the Neptune Courtyard of the Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta, Europe

The Neptune Fountain, Piazza della Signoria, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Fountain of Neptune, Boboli Garden, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Neptune (Biancone) statue, Piazza della Signoria, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Neptunes fountain, (Fontana del Nettuno), Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Statue of Neptune in the gardens of the Real Alcazar, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe

Long Market Square, Neptune fountain, old town, Gdansk, Poland

Temple of Hera (Basilica) left, temple of Poseidon (Neptune) right, Paestum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), Paestum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Neptunes Fountain, Messina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Close-up of the columns of the Temple of Neptune at Paestum, near Salerno, Campania, Italy, Europe

Temple of Neptune, Paestum, Campania, Italy

Temple of Neptune at Paestum, near Salerno, Campania, Italy, Europe

Statue of Neptune, on the Piazza della Signoria, Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Fountain of Neptune, Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio, Italy

The statue of Neptune in the town of Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Neptune statue, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Neptune Fountain, Piazza d Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Fountain of Neptune dating from 1576, in the Piazza Della Signora, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Mosaic in House of Neptune, Herculaneum, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Statue in the grounds of Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich (Munchen), Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, Europe

Neptune statue in the Alter Botanical Garden, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Gloriette and Neptune fountain, Schonbrunn Gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Coronis (Crow)
Coronis, daughter of Coronaeus king of Phocis, flees from amorous Poseidon/Neptune, and is saved by being turned into a crow by Athene (don t confuse Coronises)

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"Neptune: From D-Day to the Solar System, Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep" In 1944, amidst the chaos of World War II, Neptune played a crucial role as a codename for one of history's most significant military operations. The D-Day map from that fateful year reveals how British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach, marking a turning point in the war. As we delve into space exploration, Voyager 2 captured an awe-inspiring image within our vast solar system. The wonders of our solar system have long captivated artists and scientists alike. Through intricate artwork depicting celestial bodies like Neptune and its planetary counterparts, we gain insight into their grandeur and complexity. Just as soldiers stormed Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, supplies pour ashore onto Neptune's mysterious surface. When contemplating the vastness of our universe, it is fascinating to compare sizes among planets within our solar system. Each planet holds its unique allure; however, none can rival Jupiter or Saturn in sheer magnitude. Yet even they pale in comparison to mighty Neptune with its deep blue hues reminiscent of Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus' captivating oil painting from 1829. As we continue exploring beyond Earth's boundaries into the depths of space, we encounter more mysteries surrounding our solar system's enigmatic planets. Among them stands Poseidon himself – known as Neptune in Roman mythology – ruler over oceans and seas. With his trident held high against cosmic tides, he symbolizes both power and mystery. From historical battles fought on Earth to interstellar journeys through space-time dimensions—Neptune remains an emblematic figure bridging these realms together. Its significance stretches far beyond being just another celestial body floating amidst countless others; it represents humanity's unyielding spirit for discovery. So let us marvel at this distant world named after ancient gods while pondering upon its connection to our own history.