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An image of U.S. American forces taken on the 'D Day' assault and released for issue four days after the landings. Image shows U.S. 'Infantry' crossing a beach wall and embankment. The image is officially, period censored with the uniform insignia visible in the photograph obliterated and no details of the exact local released with the photograph. Excellent damage free image. Reverse with information 'flimsy'.
A super image of D.U.K.W.S. amphibious vehicles running back and forth from the beaches to bring ashore essential supplies of petrol and ammunition. The image is described as 'vehicles passing through a Normandy village'. No exact details of units pictured, the local or interestingly the date are supplied with the image. Excellent damage free image with the 'usual' edge 'creases / knocks'. Reverse with information 'flimsy'. (The milky / shinny
A pair of Air Ministry press photographs (before and after) of Tours Airfield. The two photographs show areal images of the airfield before and after air attack by Fighter and Bomber Command. The main areas of attack are on the airfield hangers and workshops as seen to the the top of the image. As can be seen the attack was 'reasonably successful' ! Excellent damage free images with the
Again with the attitude of turning from death to life with the wars end, a lovely little 13 page pamphlet detailing healthy living and diet for expectant mothers. Produced by the Ministry of Food, preparing for the baby boom of 1946, this gives good plain practical advice on self care, and, don't forget still on ration. Excellent damage free condition.
With the end of the war nigh, killing and death were perhaps giving way to other thoughts. As such here is a copy of the 'famous' monthly 'adult' magazine 'Health & Efficiency'. The magazine contains a good number of adds for a healthier life style interspersed with articles on naturism with typical black and white images of the 'nude form'. Very much an item of its day ! Damage
An excellent condition press photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery, at Bovington camp October 5th 1946, taking the salute at a passing out parade of Royal Armoured Corps cadets. A very nice 'study' of the Field Marshal ! Photograph is approx 205mm X 115mm and is in damage and crease free condition, complete with its reverse descriptive 'flimsy' and Reuters press agency stamping. This and the previous four listings
An excellent condition press photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery, leaving the Law Courts for Guildhall in an open carriage where he was to be made an Honorary Freeman of the City of London, July 18th 1946. Photograph is approx 205mm X 115mm and is in damage and crease free condition, complete with its reverse descriptive 'flimsy' and Reuters press agency stamping.
An excellent condition press photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery, leaving for Moscow, January 4th 1947 Photograph is approx 205mm X 115mm and is in damage and crease free condition, complete with its reverse descriptive 'flimsy' and Reuters press agency stamping.
An excellent condition press photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery receiving an Australian Victory flag from Mr J.A Beasley Australian Resident Minister July 11th 1946. Photograph is approx 205mm X 115mm and is in damage and crease free condition, complete with its reverse descriptive 'flimsy' and Reuters press agency stamping.
This 'snap shot' photograph was taken from a German POW by a British veteran at the wars end. It was purchased directly by a collector and then bought into stock recently by myself. The condition is not brilliant being wallet carried, but the image is clear enough to show Hitler, Bormann (in SS uniform) and Keitel (and one other officer of the Air Force, whom I
A German Third Reich Home Air Defence issued 'Ausweis' for a family that has suffered damage to their home and therefore being entitled to home front 'privileges'. Issued to the district of 'Karlsruhe West 1', and detailing the at the family home has suffered 'Leicht' (Light) air raid damage. Good damage free condition with the lower counterfoil removed. Slight edge creasing and foxing.
A "Key to Victory' publication 'Semaphore Heliograph' signalling, commercially produced by 'Bernard Publications'. A good text and descriptive diagram booklet used to teach and re-fresh semaphore signallers. This is a un-official publication, that was used by the services and on the home front as an instruction manual. Clean damage free condition 'note book' !