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"Remembering the Valor and Sacrifice: A Glimpse into World War II" Amidst the devastation, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid

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Destroyed warship WWII
German stukas destroyed the warships they found in Dunkirk harbour during World War II

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WWII street battle
Street battle in France during World War II Date: 1939-1945

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Dunkirk defeat WWII
Beaches of defeat at Dunkirk during World War II

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German tanks WWII
German tanks in France during winter in World War II

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Weapons on evacuation ship WWII
Bren guns and others piled on the decks of the Royal Sovereign during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Cherbourg en route for Southampton

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British Merchant Marine WWII
The Royal Eagle launched in 1932, owned by the General Steam Navigational Company, and in the Mercantile Marine during World War II

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Bombed street WWII
Bombed out street in France during World War II

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WWII tanks
Destroyed tanks in France during World War II

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German motorised column of the 4th Panzer Division during the cross-country march in France during World War II

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Paris evacuation WWII
Parisians leaving the city for safer havens. Here a poor family is using all possible means of locomotion to leave, wheeling their grandmother in a pram

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French evacuees WWII
French evacuees after the Paris bombardment leaving for Grenoble at the Gare de Lyon

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French civilians WWII
There is always some stew left over in the kitchens of the French Army and the children who have made friends with the cooks get the best of it during World War II

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Aircraft attack in France WWII
Low level aircraft attack on an enemy column of horse-drawn vehicles in France

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Rouen, WWII
Rouen in flames during the Fall of France during World War II

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Germans in Paris WWII
Germans in a Parisian nightclub during World War II

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Paris posters WWII
Posters advertising for Parisian nightclubs that continue for the Germans

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French Cruiser WWII
French Cruiser Georges Leygues during World War II (La Galissonniere class cruiser)

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German troops in France WWII
German anti-tank company en route for the front in France, camouflaged against air attack

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Algerian French troops WWII
Feast of the 3rd Algerian Regiment, French Army. Troops of the Regiment de Tirailleurs Algeriennes with the roast lamb before starting the feast

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Spanish French border WWII
Traffic on the Spanish French border in 1939

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Blood Donation WWII
A French blood donor curiously watches her blood running into the receptable provided during World War II

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St Malo, France
St Malo post World War II

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French ruins WWII
German troops in a ruined French town, France, during World War II

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French troops WWII
Members of the French Forces of the Interior clean their weapons in their camp in the Breton woods before going into action

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French forced labourers WWII
Forced labourers leave gare du Nord, Paris, for Germany during World War II

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Transport column in France WWII
Airplane flying over transport column in France during World War II

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German army in France WWII
Rommels Panzer tanks making their way across France during World War II

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French soldier WWII
French soldier during World War II

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French army cooks WWII
The team of cookboys of an important unit in France. All of them are conscripts and professional chefs

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French navy blocade
Part of the intercepted cargo destined for Germany, 502, 000 tons of merchandise were at the point of the picture already confiscated

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French Navy warship WWII
The warship Dunkerque of the French navy during World War II

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Sonar station WWII
French soldier listening in a sonar station to detect enemy submarines during World War II

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French tanks WWII
French tanks on manoeuvers during the Phoney War in the 7 months following the German invasions of Poland in September 1939 during World War II

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French light cruiser WWII
The Montcalm was a French light cruiser of the La Galissonnire class that served with Vichy France and the Allied forces

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French naval officer WWII
Commander Lapbie, captain of the Destroyer Siroco who has received the Croix de guerre and other honourary titles for his service. World War II

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French air force WWII
French Spitfire Squadrons in Corsica retain the insignia of some of the most famous flights of the first Armee de L Air in World War I

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French chaplain WWII
French chaplain of the Free French forces, Father Vital, with some of the French fishermen on the south coast of England

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French artillery WWII
French obusier cannon in action on the front during World War II

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Howitzer in France WWII
Canon de 155 C modle 1917 Schneider (howitzer) from French 2nd army during World war II

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French navy blocade WWII
The vigilance of the French navy is responsible for diverting huge assignments intended for Germany

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French battleship WWII
French battleship Richelieu at Trincomalee, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), as seen from the USS Saratoga. Behind can be seen the HMS Queen Elizabeth

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French army WWII
French soldier in the snow. Even among those who are not stationed face to face with the enemy there is still an atmosphere of war

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French destroyer WWII
French destroyer the Siroco during World War II

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Free French Navy WWII
Rene (taller) and Jean in the uniforms of the Free French Navy. They escaped from Occupied France with three other men in a 30 foot motor boat from North West France

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French marine WWII
A French marine in charge of a set of guns waits for the order to fire during World War II

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French soldiers WWII
French bread is always cut with the utmost respect. The soldier cuts the loaf in front of the tent where he is on guard

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French Senegalese soldiers WWII
Senegalese soldiers in the French army preparing balls of coal dust to dry, carefully arranged in lines

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French Naval School WWII
In the gun room the pupils learn the complicated workings of naval guns



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"Remembering the Valor and Sacrifice: A Glimpse into World War II" Amidst the devastation, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid, a symbol of resilience and determination. #WW2History The call to arms echoes through this recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join the Royal Artillery and defend our nation. #JoinTheFight Behold the mighty Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood, a formidable force that sailed fearlessly in the treacherous waters of WWII. #NavalPower The iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest planes soar through the skies, showcasing British aviation prowess during WW2. #AerialSupremacy Churchill's heartfelt praise for RAF pilots resonates even today as we honor their unwavering courage in defending our skies during WW2. Dive deep into history with a T class submarine - silent warriors beneath the waves who played a vital role in protecting our shores during WW2. Back Them Up. This powerful RAF poster reminds us of the crucial support needed by our brave men and women fighting on all fronts during WW2. Deception became an art form as we cunningly deceived invaders about tide conditions - a strategic move that turned tides against them in WW2. Every scrap counts. Save kitchen scraps to feed hens - a small act with significant impact on food production during rationed times in WW2. The Bismarck battleship looms large, representing both German naval might and Allied determination to overcome adversity during WW2. #HistoricalClash D-Day memories come alive as British & Canadian troops storm Juno Beach, marking one of history's most pivotal moments towards victory in WW2. H. M. S Glowworm's heroic sacrifice lives on; ramming Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery of British sailors in the face of danger.