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Roses for the Old and Bold, 1942. With colours rose-bedecked, the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers celebrated their regimental day in Cairo, April 23rd, 1942

Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne, 1942
Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne during the early hours of April 22nd forming up before crossing the Channel, 1942

Matildas Waltzing on the Desert Floor, 1942. Matilda tanks in the Tobruk area during World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 5 edited by Sir John Hammerton

At Singapore Indian troops arrive to take part in the defence of the great fortress-port. 1941. From The War Illustrated Volume 5 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
Mr. Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales on disembarking at a British port after his return from the Atlantic conference with President Roosevelt, 1941

On Board H. M. S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the RNVR, 1941
On Board H.M.S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve with the Fleet are ammunitioning ship with 16-in. shells, 1941

BOOTS, boots, boots, boots, moving up and down again 1941
BOOTS, boots, boots, boots, moving up and down again.. 1941. A british infantryman cooling his feet after a march over scorching desert sands

British Troops in Syria, 1941. British troops in Syria during World War II, guarding a frontier position behind a concrete tank trap. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Haile Selassie and General Cunningham, 1941. Haile Selassie restored to the throne of Abyssinia, May 5th, 1941. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Where the Springboks Crossed to Victory, 1941. The pontoon bridge over the Juba River, which was constructed bt South African engineers

Hailed by the New Men of his Old Regiment, 1941. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) visiting his old regiment the 21st Lancers during World War II

Victors of the Western Desert in Conference, 1941. General Sir Archibald Wavell (1883-1950) and Major-General R. N. O Connor (1889?-981) discussing the final assault on Bardia, January 5th, 1941

Crashed in the Regia Aeronauticas Graveyard, 1941. The wreckage of an Italian Fiat C.R.42 biplane. Which crashed attempting to land with one of its wheels shot away

Their Ship Rose from the Grave to Triumph, 1941. Some of the crew of the submarine Thunderbolt, with 1st Lieutenant J. Stevens. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Past Grazianis Shattered Stronghold Lies the Conquerors Road, 1941. British Bren-gun carriers pass the wrecked Fort Capuzzo. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Unhappy the Caproni They Happen to Spot, 1941. Allied soldiers in the Western Desert during World War II. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1943
Mr. Churchill Spies the Enemy, 1942. Winston Churchill pays a visit to the El-Alamein area, August 19th, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Tunisian Arabs Welcome a British Sergeant at Chaouach, 1943. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1943]

General the Hon. Sir Harold Alexander, 1943. Field Marshal Harold Rupert Leofric George Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis (1891-1969)

Busy Scenes in Benghazi, 1943. Here we see stores being unloaded for allied troops. During the Battle of El Alamein 66 miles from Alexandria, Egypt, British troops led by General Bernard Montgomery

Victors of the Mareth Line, 1943. The Battle of the Mareth line or the Battle of Mareth, 16th to 31st March 1943, was part of an Allied operation under General Bernard Montgomery in Tunisia during

Old and New in North Africa, 1943. Tunisia during the Tunisia Campaign of World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1943]

With Andersons Men in Tunisia, 1943. The Tunisia Campaign (also known as the Battle of Tunisia) was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African Campaign of the Second

Leader of Britains Crusaders, 1942. General Sir Kenneth Arthur Noel Anderson (1891-1959), British Army officer in both the First and Second World Wars

Mr. Churchill with Sir A. Tedder and Gen. Auchinleck. 1942. Winston Churchill with General Sir Claude Auchinleck (1884-1981) and Air Chief Marshal Arthur William Tedder (1890-1967)

What British Bombers Did at Bremen on the Weser, 1945. The Bombing of Bremen in World War II by the British Royal Air Force

Serving in the Middle East, 1945. Men of a Royal Signals unit record their votes in the General Election of July 1945. From The War Illustrated Volume 9 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1945
Warm Handshake Between Premier and President, 1942. Winston Churchill meeting President Truman for the first time on the eve of the Potsdam conference on July 17th, 1945

Leaders in the Burma Campaign met in Rangoon after the citys fall on May 3, 1945, 1945
Leaders in the Burma Campaign met in Rangoon after the citys fall on May 3, 1945, 1942. Lieutenant General Sir William Slim (GOC-in-Chief 14th Army)

The Great Surrender, 1945
The Great Surrender, 1942. On 4 May 1945 at Luneburg Heath, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands

In Hamburg, Four Days Before Germanys Unconditional Surrender, 1945
In Hamburg, Four Days Before Germanys Unconditional Surrender, 1942. A corporal of the British 2nd Army erects a sign reading Piccadilly Circus, observed by a German policeman

Mr. Churchill is greeted by the Shah of Persia, 1943. The Shah of Iran saluting Winston Churchill on the occasion of Churchills 69th birthday at the close of the Tripartite Conference of Tehran

Many Happy Returns, 1943. Winston Churchill celebrates his 69th birthday whilst attending The Tehran Conference. Here he is seen wearing a specially made hat presented to him on behalf of the British

Supreme Allied Commander S. E. Asia, 1943-44
Supreme Allied Commander S.E. Asia, 1943-44. Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma with (1900-1979) with Air Chief Marshal Sir R

General Sir Bernard Montgomery, surveys the shell-torn ruins of Fossacesia, 1944-1944
General Sir Bernard Montgomery, K.C.B. D.S.O. surveys the shell-torn ruins of Fossacesia behind the Allied lines on the Italian front, 1944

Mr. Churchill called at Malta, where he is seen with Field-Marshal Lord Gort, 1943-1944
Mr. Churchill called at Malta, where he is seen with Field-Marshal Lord Gort, Governor of the Island, 1943-44. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

On his way to North Africa for the historic Three-Power Conference at Cairo (Nov. 22-26, 1943) Mr. Churchill spent two days at Malta, 1943-44

East Meets West in Pacific Victory Conclave, 1943-44. The Cairo Conference or Sextant of November 22nd to 26th, 1943, was held in Cairo, Egypt

Mobility and Fire Power in Italy, 1943-44. A makeshift field-kitchen in Italy providing the Bofor gunners of the 8th Army with a meal. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Happy with Mounts Again, 1943-44. Major M. Lindsay, of Fife, with Lieutenant J. Richardson, both of the cavalry regiment, during the allied invasion of Italy of World War II

Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower view from a balcony in Messina the Italian Mainland, 1943-44. Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower look out towards the Italian mainland after the successful allied

Fifth Army Patrol, 1943-44. A Fifth Army patrol entering the village of Pugliano, Italy, as the Germans retreat. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Air and Sea Power in Invincible Harmony, 1943-44. Allied submarine personnel taking shells on board, World War II. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Royal Navy Makes Invasion Possible, 1943-44. The corvette Widgeon about to go into action with her A.A. guns. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Fourth Churchill-Roosevelt Conference, 1943-44. At the Second Quebec Conference in 1944 Winston Churchill drafted and, together with Roosevelt

Sicilian Mountain Stronghold Stormed, 1943. Allied bren carriers taking supplies into the captured town of Centuripe. In 1943 during World War II with the liberation of Sicily the town of Centuripe

He Knocked out the Luftwaffe in the Mediterranean, 1943-44. Air Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham (1895-1948) indicates targets on a map during a press conference in Sicily

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Sir John Alexander Hammerton was a renowned artist and creator of various captivating illustrations that depicted significant moments in history. One of his notable works includes a portrayal of the 8th Army commander, Bernard Law Montgomery, in 1942. With his artistic skills, Hammerton captured the essence and strength of this influential figure. In another piece, he immortalized the bravery and determination of hooded British Territorials as they fearlessly charged towards German trenches at Loos on September 25th, 1915. The intensity and courage displayed by these soldiers are vividly portrayed through Hammerton's brushstrokes. Hammerton also celebrated victories with his artistry, such as "The Campbells are Coming. " where he depicted brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory in 1917. This artwork beautifully captures the spirit and pride associated with Scottish military traditions. Among his collection is an illustration showcasing the historic landing from the River Clyde at Seddul Bahr during Gallipoli on April 25th. Through this piece, Hammerton commemorated a crucial moment in history when troops embarked on their mission amidst challenging circumstances. Maps were also part of Sir John Alexander Hammerton's repertoire; one example being a map illustrating the Russian retreat from Galicia in summer 1915. His attention to detail allowed viewers to understand complex military strategies employed during World War I. Another map created by him showcased the Russian invasion of East Prussia in 1915. These maps served as valuable resources for understanding historical events while appreciating Hammerton's talent for visual storytelling. Hammerton didn't limit himself to war-related subjects alone; he also shed light on other significant events like "The Zeppelin Bombardment of Antwerp" which occurred in August 1814 against international conventions set forth by The Hague Convention. His expertise extended beyond battlefields too; he crafted detailed maps highlighting territories like German Cameroon Colony (1916) and Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula (1917).