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HMS Sheffield
Splinter damage to HMS Sheffield. The light cruiser had been shadowing the Bismarck at the time of the Ark Royals last air attack

Spanish cavalry WWII

Warsaw - The Destruction of Church of St Alexander
WWII - Destruction by the German Luftwaffe of the Church of St Alexander during the Warsaw uprising in 1944. The church was rebuilt between 1949 and 1953 Date: circa 1906

Woman working in a Munitions Factory - WWII. Women took the place of 100, 000 men working in heavy industry during the war, many in highly skilled engineering roles. Date: circa 1944

Disabled soldier
A disabled soldiers from WWII on his way home. Trelleborg railway station, Sweden 1943. Date: 1943

Barrage Balloon in Regents Park, London 1939

Polish infantryman
A Polish infantryman in full war kit complete with shovel. The Illustrated London News calls him a type of soldier who can endure privation, make long marches without difficulty

Cycling with gas masks in WWII
Two French women cycle to work in Paris with gas masks slung over their shoulders in canisters. Date: 1939

Brussels liberated WWII
The people of Brussels gave British and Belgian troops a tremendous welcome during World War II when the city was liberated Date: September 1944

Refugee notice WWII
One of the notices in a refugee centre during World War II exhorting Belgian refugee women in an advanced state of pregnancy to register their names here. 1939-1945

Queen Elizabeth in 1939
Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, leaving the British Red Cross Society on 5th September 1939, carrying a gas mask in a canvas bag over her shoulder. Date: 5th September 1939

Wartime wedding in uniform
A wartime wedding, with both the bride and the groom in their respective uniforms. Date: circa 1940

World War Two Bomb Damage
A couple survey the damage caused by a bomb dropped on the UK during World War Two. Date: circa 1942

They can t ration love
Bonzo with his entourage of females issued during war-time rationing. Date: circa 1940

VE Day Party - London
A Victory Souvenir - a large group of women, children and older men (most of the men of fighting age would still have been at the front) - all in their very best clothing and adorned with party hats

World War Two Rationing - Christmas Dinner in pill form - rather meagre Fare. Date: circa 1941

Japanese troops in Singapore 1942
Following the surrender of Singapore by the British in 1942 during World War Two, Japanese soldiers march through the streets, in front of the General Post Office building. Date: 1942

Three Boys playing with Soldier Marionnettes - World War Two era. Date: circa 1940

Wartime poster advertising Savings Certificates, said to be safe as the British Empire (marked red on the map). Showing returns on investments over 5 years and 10 years. 1940s

Wartime poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank, encouraging people to Save for Defence during the Second World War. 1940s

British Vickers Vildebeest biplane on an airfield
A British Vickers Vildebeest biplane on an airfield. It first flew in 1928, and was still in use at the beginning of the Second World War. Date: circa late 1920s

HMS Volunteer, British destroyer, WW2
HMS Volunteer, British V & W class destroyer, launched 1919, served throughout the Second World War, decommissioned 1947. Date: 20th century

HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, WW1
HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, launched 1912, served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, used as a base ship at Scapa Flow during the Second World War

HMS Vanoc, British destroyer at sea, WW1
HMS Vanoc, British V-class destroyer, launched 1917, served during the Second World War as a long-range escort ship. Date: 20th century

Wartime poster, Quicker Turnround helps to Quicker Victory. Speed up loading and unloading. Showing a footballer scoring a goal, to the consternation of the goalkeeper. 1940s

Members of the W. A. A. F. cooking
Members of the W.A.A.F. cooking Date: circa 1941

Wartime leaflet, blood transfusion service
Wartime leaflet about the blood transfusion service, showing how blood, and blood transfusion equipment, are dropped by parachute behind enemy lines to save the lives of wounded soldiers. 1940s

Recruitment poster, Train to Win, featuring a woman in nurses uniform. Apply to the Employment Exchange, government training schemes with paid allowances. Aimed specifically at women. 1940s

Wartime salvage poster asking for rags, paper, bones and metal. Waste is wanted for war weapons. This week and every week salvage is essential. 1940s

Poster, Your Waste Paper is Urgently Needed Now
Wartime salvage poster, Your Waste Paper is Urgently Needed Now, save it for the collector when he calls. 1940s

WVS Civil Defence poster, Incident Enquiry Point
WVS (Womens Voluntary Service) Civil Defence poster, Incident Enquiry Point. 1940s

Poster giving the cost of various weapons and equipment
Wartime poster giving the cost of various weapons and equipment, from aircraft, tanks, ships, guns and shells to barrage balloons and searchlights. 1940s

Poster advertising War Savings Certificates. One workman tells another that its worth while. 1940s

Poster warning about safety on the airfield. Watch that prop. Careless walk costs lives. Showing a pilot losing his head by walking into a spinning propeller. 1940s

London bomb damage
Residents from the bomb damaged street, peer through a huge whole in their house, viewing the utter destruction caused by Goerings men, and salvaging clothes and blankets from the ruins

HMS Ajax, British light cruiser, WW2
HMS Ajax, a Leander class light cruiser, launched 1934, served during the Second World War, decommissioned 1948. Seen here at Scapa Flow, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

Bomb damage in London - Fore Street Date: circa 1943

French poster warning against Communism. They want to destroy the army... remember Budapest, Berlin, Prague, Dantzig... 1940s

Dutch poster about blackout precautions during the Second World War. circa 1942

Lysander Mercury and Perseus planes, with detachable bomb racks, used for army cooperation during the Second World War. Seen from four different angles. 1941

Poster, Red Cross ambulance
Poster depicting a Red Cross ambulance. Published by the German Reich, but written in Dutch, it encourages the countrymen of Holland to support the Dutch ambulance service in the east. 1940s

Dutch wartime poster, Moscow recommends. Showing a large, angry man (Russia) banging his fist on a red map of Europe, with a soldier (Germany) standing behind him

German wartime poster, how to deal with a fire bomb -- tackle it with water or sand. 1940s

Dutch wartime poster, Youth Front, showing an Aryan type blond boy, with an elderly man in the background. 1940s

Japanese raid on Singapore
Singapore residents assess the damage done by a Japanese air raid the previous night. Date: January 1942

Singapore after air raid
The pall of smoke over Singapore after a Japanese air raid. The Battle for Singapore lasted sixteen days until surrender to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Date: February 1942

British refugees from Penang, Malaya, on their way to Singapore, are provided with refreshments by local residents at Ipoh Station, in Perak

Japanese army cross Singapore causeway
Japanese forces cross the causeway from Malaya to Singapore. Malaya had been taken from the retreating British and Commonwealth forces at the end of January 1942

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"Unite and Conquer: Join the Royal Artillery, Serve Your Country in WW II" This recruitment poster calls upon brave individuals to join the Royal Artillery, a crucial force during World War II. As tensions rise, it is time for heroes to step forward and defend our nation. "The Mighty HMS Hood: A Symbol of British Naval Power in WW II" The Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood stands tall as a testament to Britain's naval supremacy during World War II. Its sheer size and firepower make it an awe-inspiring sight that strikes fear into the hearts of enemies. "Defending the Skies: Spitfire and Tempest Fighters Soar in WW II" The Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest aeroplanes take flight, defending our skies with unparalleled bravery. These magnificent machines are instrumental in protecting our homeland from enemy attacks. "Praise for RAF Pilots: Churchill Hails Their Heroism During WW II" Winston Churchill commends the remarkable courage displayed by RAF pilots who valiantly fought against overwhelming odds during World War II. Their unwavering determination ensures that freedom will prevail over tyranny. "Beneath the Waves: T Class Submarines Strike Fear Into Enemies' Hearts in WW II" Silent but deadly, T class submarines prowl beneath treacherous waters, striking fear into enemy vessels during World War II. These stealthy warriors play a vital role in disrupting enemy supply lines and turning tides of war. "Back Them Up. Support Our Heroes - RAF Poster Encourages Unity During WW2" An inspiring RAF poster urges civilians to rally behind their courageous heroes fighting on the frontlines of World War II. Together, we can provide unwavering support that fuels their determination to protect our freedoms. "Sacrifice at Homefront: Save Kitchen Scraps to Feed Hens Amidst WWII Rationing" In times of scarcity caused by rationing during World War II, every contribution counts.