War Collection (page 7)

Anthony Quayle on the set of Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Anthony Quayle in make up in preparation for the filming of the famous quicksands sequence of Ice Cold In Alex (1958) at Elstree Studios

The Dam Busters

Filming the Dam Busters
A behind the scenes still from the making of the classic British War Film

Filming The Dam Busters
An image from one of the sets of Michael Andersons War Film

Ice Cold In Alex

JOHN L. BURNS (1793-1872). Veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg at the age of 70. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

Presentation of a tank in South Street, Worthing, c.1919. People crowd around a military tank on which several men in military uniform are standing

Channel tunnel. Historical artwork of a tunnel beneath the English Channel through which Napoleons troops are moving to invade England

MEXICAN WAR: U. S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U. S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848
MEXICAN WAR: U.S. FLAG. Eagle Flag of U.S. Company 1, carried in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848

Harwoods Factory, Pulborough, July 1942
Staff in shell making factory in Pulborough. Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21660

Battleship Maine, 1898
US battleship Maine, just before sailing to Cuba, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photoograph

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Retreat of the Spanish Armada from England in stormy seas, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Battleship Iowa receiving prisoners, Spanish-American War
Spanish Admiral Cervera y Topete taken aboard the USS Iowa, Battle of Santiago, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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USS frigate " Chesapeake" engaging the British ship " Shannon, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sacred banner carried by Joan of Arc into Orleans
Joan of Arc carrying her sacred banner into Orleans after driving the English army from the city. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Naval battle off Puerto Rico, Spanish-American War
U.S. Navy cruiser " St Paul" shelling Spanish destroyer " Terror" off San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Battleship Maine entering Havana harbor, 1898
USS Maine saluting the Spanish flagship upon arrival in Havana harbor, 1898. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

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Hessian soldiers sold by their duke to the British to fight in the American Revolution, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Crusaders entering Constantinople
Defeat of Muslim defenders of Constantinople during the Crusades. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

First Crusade begun by Peter the Hermit, 1095
Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade before Pope Urban II, 1095. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Civil War cavalry skirmish
Cavalry duel during a Civil War battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sunken Road, Shiloh battlefield
Hornets Nest area of the Sunken Road battlefield, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Civil War artillery reenactors, Shiloh battlefield TN
Confederate artillery reenactors preparing to fire a 12-pounder Napoleon field cannon, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Battle of Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession
Duke of Marlborough leading his English troops at Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession, 1704. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate soldier, Civil War
Confederate infantryman, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederate field artillery
Confederate artilleryman at his cannon, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Mobile Bay, Civil War, 1864
Farraguts flagship USS " Hartford" colliding with the ironclad CSS " Tennessee" to secure Mobile Bay, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Flag of Fort Sumter, 1861
Fort Sumters US flag after the bombardment, as raised in New York in 1861 by Major Anderson, Sumter commander. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British capturing Quebec in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, French and Indian War, 1759. Hand-colored woodcut

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Russo-Japanese treaty at Portsmouth NH, 1905
President Theodore Roosevelt presiding over the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905. Hand-colored halftone illustration

American siege of Yorktown, Revolutionary War
Washington directing the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Star-spangled banner, the 15-star US flag
Fifteen-star US flag (1794-1819) over Fort Moultrie, Charleston, South Carolina. Digital photograph

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Sea fight between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis, 1779. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Child of Mundari tribe
Svetlin Yosifov

No. 16 Ambulance train at Rushy Platt, Swindon 1915
No.16 Ambulance train was built at Swindon Works in 1915 and was paid for by the United Kingdom Flour Millers Association. It was equipped with patient beds, a pharmacy and treatment rooms

Airborne#4 In The Air
Martin Van Hoecke

Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6. 45 A. m
Map Of The Battle Of Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, 1898, Showing The 1st Attack At 6.45 A.m. And The Khalifas Attack At 9.40 A.m

The Big Four At Versailles, France During The Peace Treaty Of 1919 At The End Of World War One. From Left, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando

Evacuees waiting to leave Paddington Station, 1939
This image shows eight young boys and girls about to leave London as evacuees to the countryside. Although the images shows them laughing it must have been a daunting experience for them

Damage to Houses of Parliament
Inspecting bomb damage to Cloister Court, Houses of Parliament 17 December 1940

Egyptian God Sobek
illustration of a Egyptian God Sobek

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

Napoleonic Wars
Plans of the battle of Ligny and Quatre-Bras in Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 16th June 1815. Here Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Prussian Army under Gebhard von Blucher

Vintage World War II poster featuring bombs falling. It reads: Remember Pearl Harbor Enlist Now! United States Coast Guard

Vintage Civil War print of General William Tecumseh Sherman and his signature

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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.