Ww Ii Collection (page 3)

Turn out more Scrap Metal - Turn out More Tanks poster
World War II poster encouraging civilians on the home front to donate more scrap metal which can be turned into tanks to help the war effort

Back Them Up - World War Two poster
World War Two poster depicting British bombers (they look like the Bristol Beaufort) carrying out a daytime bombing raid on the city of Berlin

French submarine WWII
French submarine Casabianca during World War II. One of the last of the 29 units of the Redoutable class, built throughout the 1930s, formed the backbone of Frances Type 1 submarines

World War II evacuees
Evacuee train leaving the station with people waving goodbye during World War II

Land Girls WWII
A Land Girl, Joan Coleman, who used to be a city typist, with a forkful of Mangold Wurtzels working on a farm during World War II

Land Girls WWII
Thresher training for Land Girls on a farm during World War II

WW2 ATS poster for motorcycle messengers Date: circa 1940

British machine gun carriers passing through French village
British Bren Machine-Gun Carriers passing through a French village on the way to a rendezvous in the early weeks of World War Two. Date: 1939

Dakota 1 (2-Cyclone) Transport Plane, seen from three different angles. 1942

Mannerheim line WWII
Lieutenant Platan, an officer from Helsinki in command of this sector, points forward into no mans land, explaining Finnish strategy during World War II in Finland

American firefighters in London WWII
American soldiers on duty with the London Fire Brigade practice British Fire Fighting techniques including climbing up steel turn table ladder

D-Day - Assault of American troops
US Assault troops wading ashore. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by

Omaha Beach, Basse Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Pilots cockpit of a spitfire 1940
Cockpit, with its amazing array of dials, is the epitome of intensive mechanical warfare. 1940

Bristol Beaufighter Mk. 1F aeroplane
Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F MM856 aeroplane in camouflage colours. 1940s

Evacuation as a National Service - Poster
It Might by You! Caring for Evacuees is a National Service circa 1942

Maurice Gamelin
General Marie (or Maurice) Gustave Gamelin (1872-1958), supreme head of the French fighting forces at the beginning of World War Two

Poster, Back the Great Attack with War Savings, showing WW2 soldiers running across a beach. 1940s

Woman 1940s UK navy women at war WW2 magazines

Captain Hans Langsdorff of the Admiral Graf Spee
Dressed in white, Captain Hans Wilhelm Langsdorff (1894 - 1939), German captain of the Admiral Graf Spee pocket-battleship photographed in Montevideo, Uruguay

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). Battle of Stalingrad Memorial, Mamajev Kurgan Hill. Russian soldiers in battle statue and massive Mother Russia statue. Date: 2010

Poster of a JU 188 Junkers Bomber, built for the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. 1940s

Recruitment poster, join the Regular Army

1940s USA pennsylvania railroad railroads railways trains WW2

Woman 1940s UK women at war mechanics WW2 magazines

Ministry of Agriculture 1940s UK spades digging dig for victory WW2 grow your own austerity Dig for Victory, Grow Your Own Vegetables

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

German WWII ramjet engine blueprint. This design, for the propulsor ramjet engine to be mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

Royal Opera House in Valletta, Malta - Ruins
Ruins of the Royal Opera House in Valletta, Malta - severely damaged in 1942 following German bombing raids during World War Two and pulled down following the war

Sir Douglas Bader playing golf
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982), RAF pilot during the Second World War despite having lost both legs in a crash in 1931

British troops WWII
Pictures of the 4th Border Regiment who held a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance. They were an ordinary Infantry Battalion

Ski troops in Finland WWII
Ski troops patrolling in Finland during World War II

St Margarets Hospital, Epping, Essex
Aerial view of St Margarets Hospital, Epping, Essex. Designed by Lewis Vulliamy, the site began life in 1837-8 as the Epping Union workhouse

Playing a piano amid the destruction - The Blitz
One of the men working on debris clearance in London succeeded in wresting a tune from this battered piano - circa late 1940

Dunkirk evacuation in World War Two
Like a Regatta: the embarkation of the British Expeditionary Force by small boats from the Dunkirk beaches. Swarms of light craft taking off Allied troops to larger ships

WW2 production poster
World War Two poster issued by the British Admiralty, demonstrating full steam ahead on production, presumably of wartime equipment and munitions. A naval commander with ensign flying gives the order

Land Girls WWII
Land Girl working with a tractor on a farm during World War II

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Princess Elizabeth first broadcast, 1940
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) making her first radio broadcast on 11 October 1940 to British children evacuated abroad to the United States and Canada. Date: 1940

Poster: Don t Help The Enemy! Careless talk may give away vital secrets. 1940s

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (Ceylon)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, with the Ceylon badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

Messerschmitt M. E. 109
Made in Germany, Finished in England. Messerschmitt M.E. 109. All proceeds go to our local Spitfire fund

David Low, cartoonist
David Low (1891 - 1963), New Zealand born British political cartoonist. Drew cartoons for the Star and then Beaverbrooks Evening Standard

British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944
A group of jocular British soldiers take a rest after six days spent attacking the strongly defended German positions on Mounts Camino and Maggiore, fighting through thick mud and unceasing rain

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1940
The weeks food facts No. 6. If you eat more than you need, you are wasting food as surely as if you had thrown it away. So eat what you need, but no more. Buy wisely and cater strictly

Westland Wyvern VP120 aeroplane, in silver. 1940s

Advert for Dolcis shoes, shopping with five coupons 1941
With five wartime coupons you could buy one pair of shoes from Dolcis. Casual shoes with contrasting coloures with a crepe sole and side lace. Casual shoes with 3 eyelette tie at front in suede

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1941
You ought to be driving in the WaF. Recruitment of women for The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Conscription of women did not begin until 1941

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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.