Gort Collection

DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. The robot, Gort, in a scene from the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still, 1952

Allied Military Leaders receive Legion of Honour Grand Croix
Allied Military Leaders - WWII era. General Gamelin, Commander-in-chief of the Allied Armies; General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chief of the British Imperial General Staff; General Viscount Gort

Women with high-profile war connections, September 1939
Series of women, closely associated with high-ranking men, photographed in uniforms shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

Lord Gort and Sir Edmund Ironside studying map 1939
Commander-in-chief of British field forces, Lord Gort, and Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Sir Edmund Ironside, studying a map

WW2 - Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister in France
WW2 - Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940), British Prime Minister at Arras, France, during a visit to the British Expeditionary Force on 15th December 1939

Mr. Churchill called at Malta, where he is seen with Field-Marshal Lord Gort, 1943-1944
Mr. Churchill called at Malta, where he is seen with Field-Marshal Lord Gort, Governor of the Island, 1943-44. From The War Illustrated Volume 7 edited by Sir John Hammerton

General Lord Gort
General John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort (1886-1946), commander in chief of the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1939 and 1940

Ballyness Bay, County Donegal, Ireland

Kilmacduagh Monastery, Gort, Co Clare, Ireland; Ruined Monastic Settlement

Round Tower Near Gort, Co Galway, Ireland

Kilmacduagh Monastery, Kilmacduagh, County Galway, Ireland

King George VI visits Malta in 1943
King George VI during his visit to Malta on June 20th, 1943, pictured with Field-Marshal Lord Gort, Governor of Malta on the left, and the Hon. D. C

5th (?) Viscount Gort
5TH (?) VISCOUNT GORT Irish statesman

2nd Viscount Gort
COLONEL CHARLES VEREKER 2ND VISCOUNT GORT Irish statesman. Date: 1768 - 1842

Wives of four awarded officers, WW1
Four wives of awarded officers during the First World War. From top left, Lady Sybil Grant, the elder daughter of Lord Rosebery

General Viscount Gort, VC - Military Commander - WW2
John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort (18861946), (Lord Gort) a World War II British Expeditionary Force commander. Date: circa 1944

King George VI and French President Albert Francois Lebrun during the Kings first visit to the BEF (British Expeditionary Force)

WWII - General Lord Gort - Patriotic Postcard sold in aid of the Daily Sketch War Relief Fund, with one penny from every card sold being donated to the fund

Churchill, General Gamelin and General Gort, WW2
Winston Churchill, General Gamelin and General Lord Gort in France during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Winter Sport in Switzerland
Holiday-makers enjoying the winter season at Murren in Switzerland. Commander and Mrs Locker-Lampson pose on their sledge whilst Viscount Gort and Dr. and Mrs Walpole seem happy on their skis

Kilmacdaugh Round Tower and Celtic style cross, near Gort, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Kilmacdaugh churches and round tower, near Gort, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Celtic style cross in graveyard, Kilmacdaugh churches and Round Tower, near Gort, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

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"Gort: From Sci-Fi Icon to Military Leader and Beyond" In the iconic 1952 film "The Day the Earth Stood Still, " a towering robot named Gort captivated audiences with its imposing presence. Little did they know that this fictional character would become intertwined with real-life historical events and figures. Fast forward to September 1939, when women with high-profile war connections were making their mark on history. Among them was Lord Gort, who alongside Sir Edmund Ironside, studied maps in preparation for the looming World War II. These leaders played crucial roles in shaping military strategies during these tumultuous times. Speaking of World War II, Neville Chamberlain, then British Prime Minister, sought refuge in France where he crossed paths with Mr. Churchill himself. During this period, Field-Marshal Lord Gort stood by Churchill's side as they navigated the challenges faced by Malta in 1943-1944. But who exactly was Lord Gort? He held not one but two prestigious titles - the 5th (?) Viscount Gort and later became known as the 2nd Viscount Gort. His leadership skills were put to use during both world wars, earning him respect among his peers and superiors alike. Away from the battlefield and into more peaceful surroundings lies Ballyness Bay in County Donegal, Ireland - a place that holds significance for those seeking solace amidst chaos or simply appreciating nature's beauty. From science fiction fame to military prowess and even personal relationships showcased through wives of awarded officers during World War I - General Lord Gort's legacy is multi-faceted and far-reaching. Gone may be the days when we associate "Gort" solely with an extraterrestrial robot; instead, let us remember how this name intertwines itself within history's tapestry - forever etched alongside influential figures and pivotal moments that shaped our world.