War Collection (page 2)

Portrait Of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull
Portrait shows the chief of the Sioux tribe Sitting Bull (1831 - 1890), known as Tatanka Iyotake to his people, as he sits in Bismarck, North Dakota, 1881

T E Lawrence
circa 1919: British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888 - 1935) known as Lawrence Of Arabia. He joined the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I

Firefighters standing by during the Blitz, London in WWII LFB150
Firefighters standing by during the Blitz, London -- in the early hours of the morning, after a night of bombing

Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, 14 November 1944, with ambulances ready to remove casualties from the scene

John Mills Basil Hoskins and Anthony Quayle
in a scene from Ice Cold In Alex (1957)

The Cruel Sea
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Caesar leading the Roman army across the Rubicon
Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon to begin a civil war against Pompey, 49 BC. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Roof spotter at football match
A roof spotter searching for oncoming German bombers, at a West Ham vs. Chelsea match 8 December 1940

Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2
Panoramic view of bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, 18 November 1944. Rubble and debris can be seen on both sides of the road

New Paddington Fire Station, West London

Bomb damage and crater, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage and a crater in Petherton Road, North London, 2 July 1944. A salvage operation took place, pumping out flooded basements

The Dam Busters

The Dam busters (1955)
Cast and crew picture on location

Ice Cold In Alex

Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd
as Barnes Wallis and Wing Commander Guy Gibson in a scene from The Dam Busters

Jack Hawkins as Ericson
In a portrait for The Cruel Sea directed by Charles Frend

NORSE GOD ODIN (WODEN). God of wisdom, poetry, war and agriculture. Line engraving

Roosevelt and the Rough Riders on San Juan Hill, 1898
Colonel Roosevelt and Rough Riders where they charged over San Juan Hill, Spanish-American War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Bunker Hill battle, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Trumbull

The apprentice boys of Derry shutting the gates
Some of the thirteen apprentice boys of Derry (also known as Londonderry) who shut the gates of the Protestant Irish city against a Jacobite (Catholic) army who then laid siege in 1688-89

Bomb disposal unit in action
The Royal Engineers bomb disposal unit in action in West London, 17 September 1940

Ordnance Survey map of north Sheffield copied by the Germans, and marked with bombing targets
Original at Sheffield Local Studiess 26 M/4

WAR IN HEAVEN, 1480. War in Heaven - the Beast (Revelation XII, 7-10 and Revelation XIII): woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft
1940s - A U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft sits on an airfield between missions

T E Lawrence
British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888 - 1935) the Uncrowned King Of The Arabs on the Governors Balcony in Jerusalem

Bombed St Thomas Hospital
The site of an air raid, which severely damaged St Thomas Hospital, London, May 1941. The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben can be seen across the Thames

British Army Captain Chris Goddard, left, and Cpl Gary Fisher check out the Second World War German bomb they had just made safe on a building site beside Tower Bridge, London

5000 Poppies
A sea of poppies blankets Federation Square as part of the 5000 Poppies project to commemorate the centenary of Anzac in Melbourne

American Civil War Poster
Recruiting poster from the American Civil War, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, USA, circa 1861. The poster reads: Continental Cavalry! Col. J.E. Peyton

The Deer Hunter
Robert De Niro as Michael in The Deer Hunter

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Blitz in London -- ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2
Blitz in London -- an ambulance and rescue workers in the Ladywell area of Lewisham, SE13, where houses were demolished by a parachute bomb, 18 September 1940

Blitz in Plymouth -- St Andrews Parish Church, WW2
Blitz in Plymouth -- the smouldering remains of St Andrews Parish Church, bombed and badly damaged in March 1941. The church was restored, and reconsecrated in November 1957

World War I (1914-1918). German poster inviting people to join the war loan. It was done by Maximilian Lenz (1860-1948)

Ice Cold In Alex
Cast portrait in character taken at Elstree Studios

A scene from Ice Cold In Alex (1957)
pushing the ambulance up a desert dune

Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson
a production still image taken during the production in 1954 of Michael Andersons classic war film

Three Lancaster bombers in formation
during the filming of The Dam Busters in 1954

The Dam Busters (1955)
Lancaster bombers at the ready

Richard Todd in The Dam Busters (1958)
a portrait of Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C. D.S.O. D.F.C

Looking after the Lancasters
during the filming of The Dam Busters in the Summer of 1954

The Cruel Sea (1953)
A portrait of Stanley Baker as Bennett for the war film directed in 1953 by Charles Frend at Ealing Studios

A man and woman carrying out work on a steam hammer during WW2, 1942
A man and woman carrying out work on a steam hammer during WW2 in the GWR Swindon Works, 1942. The man is wearing a blacksmiths apron

Naval battle between the British and French, 1790s
British ship " Brunswick" in battle with French navy off the coast of Brittany, late 1700s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Oliver H. Perrys note proclaiming his Lake Erie victory: " We have met the enemy and they are ours." Woodcut with watercolor wash

Document commissioning John Paul Jones as a US Navy captain
John Paul Joness commission as captain in the US Navy, from the Congress, 1776. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Use of an arquebusse, 16th century
Spanish arquebusier, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

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"War: A Glimpse into History's Turmoil" In the midst of chaos and destruction, it has left an indelible mark on humanity throughout the ages. As we delve into its complexities, a production still image from Ice Cold In Alex (1958) transports us to a time when courage and resilience prevailed against all odds. St. Paul's Survives - an iconic symbol standing tall amidst the ravages of conflict, reminding us that even in the darkest hours, hope can endure. The Dam Busters One Sheet Poster captures the valorous spirit of those who risked their lives for a greater cause. John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958), his face etched with determination, reflects the unwavering resolve found within soldiers during wartime. Meanwhile, Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over Berlin's Reichstag in 1945 signifies both triumph and sacrifice as Vladimir Grebnev immortalizes this historic moment through his lens. A production portrait from Ice Cold In Alex (1958) reveals not only cinematic brilliance but also serves as a poignant reminder of how art can capture human experiences during times of conflict. The original UK quad artwork for this film evokes intrigue and anticipation, inviting audiences to explore war's multifaceted narratives. Search And Destroy - two words that encapsulate warfare's relentless pursuit to overcome adversaries while leaving lasting scars on nations and individuals alike. The Battle Of Waterloo stands as a testament to strategic prowess shaping destinies on vast battlegrounds. From Wellington Bombers soaring through turbulent skies to Willys Jeeps navigating treacherous terrains, these vehicles embody innovation born out of necessity during wartime struggles. USS Randolph underway at sea with S2F airplanes poised on its catapults reminds us of naval power projecting strength across oceans in defense or aggression. War is more than mere conflict; it represents profound human experiences marked by heroism, loss, resilience, and unity against adversity.