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81st West African Division Patch
The framework on which the division was formed was the Royal West African Frontier Force. One of the brigades (the 3rd West African) and several of the supporting units which formed the division had already seen action with the 11th (African)…
82nd West African Division Patch
The inspiration for the division's formation came from General George Giffard. He had extensive experience of leading East African troops, and early in the Second World War became the commander of Britain's West Africa Command. He was eager for…
A British Kent Class Cruiser
British Official Photograph No. A.6178
Admiralty Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Micellaneous.
A cruiser of the Kent class.
Admiralty Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved.
Micellaneous.
A cruiser of the Kent class.
Attack on a British Tank on the road to Shwedaung, Burma Japanese Propaganda Photo
Translation of Japanese text on the reverse:
"Machine or Spirit, getting go up to enemy tank
The landing and battle of Kota Bharu was unparalleled in our military history. One of our divine solider threw oneself onto the enemy pillbox, confronting…
"Machine or Spirit, getting go up to enemy tank
The landing and battle of Kota Bharu was unparalleled in our military history. One of our divine solider threw oneself onto the enemy pillbox, confronting…
Bekanntmachung
ANNOUNCEMENT
On January 30, 1943, a member of the German Wehrmacht was shot in the back in the municipality of Haarlem.
As a reprisal for this attack, the curfew in the municipalities of Haarlem, Bloemendaal, and Heemstede is immediately moved…
On January 30, 1943, a member of the German Wehrmacht was shot in the back in the municipality of Haarlem.
As a reprisal for this attack, the curfew in the municipalities of Haarlem, Bloemendaal, and Heemstede is immediately moved…
Berichtkaart
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NOTICE CARD
To Mr.
J. J. Poppe, 14-1-03 (January 14, 1903)
Vondelkade 40, 10
ZWOLLE
The Ortskommandant has instructed me to ensure that, in support of the German guard for important Wehrmacht objects, a total of 25 Dutch guards are added.…
NOTICE CARD
To Mr.
J. J. Poppe, 14-1-03 (January 14, 1903)
Vondelkade 40, 10
ZWOLLE
The Ortskommandant has instructed me to ensure that, in support of the German guard for important Wehrmacht objects, a total of 25 Dutch guards are added.…
British Propaganda Leaflet to Italian forces in East Africa (No. 100)
English translation of leaflet text:
"Warning!
Your retreat continues south from Asmara to Tigray.
The war is over, but your commanders, always ready to sacrifice you and your families, pretend to maintain the resistance.
We therefore…
"Warning!
Your retreat continues south from Asmara to Tigray.
The war is over, but your commanders, always ready to sacrifice you and your families, pretend to maintain the resistance.
We therefore…
British Propaganda Leaflet to Italian Forces in East Africa (No. 29)
English translation of leaflet text:
"To the Italians of East Africa
Wishing to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, we invite you to lower your weapons.
You are now entirely isolated.
Your ships in Kismayo and Mogadishu have been taken.
You…
"To the Italians of East Africa
Wishing to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, we invite you to lower your weapons.
You are now entirely isolated.
Your ships in Kismayo and Mogadishu have been taken.
You…