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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…

It has 1946 written on the front along with "Newton nr. Preston/Lancs. England" It is unclear if this was the place where the card was received or where it was sent from. The card says "Merry Christmas" in German along with the image of a pine tree…

Translation of German from the back of the card:
"the mayor as the district police authority in Krefeld-Uerdingen a. Rh. (long distance call 28511)
Summons In order to regulate your military status, you presented yourself in front of the military…

To all personnel of units and formations of the Red Army of the Courland Front

ANNOUNCEMENT

I have the honor to inform you that I, Captain of the Russian Liberation Army, former captain of the Red Army — Vasilyev Mikhail Fyodorovich, have…

British Official Photograph No, A:7506
Admiralty Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved

The British Fleet on War Service: H.M.S. "Eagle"

The British sircrat carrier H.M.S. "Eagle" (22,600) tons Armament: nine 6" 50 cal guns, four 4"…

British Official Photograph No A.4679.
(Admiralty Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved).

The British Destroyer H.M.S. "Nestor"
H.M.S. "Nestor" is of 1,690 tons displacement
and carriers a complement of 183. Her dimensions are 348 x 35 x 9 and…

British Official Photograph No. A. 6091
Admiralty Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved.
H.M.S. Seagull - a minesweeper.