War Time Collection (#58)

Womens Wartime Fashion, 1940
Illustration showing a yellow paper panama trimmed with a green velvet ribbon. The design was decorated with various types of fruit and flowers

D ANNUNZIO IN 1917
GABRIELE D ANNUNZIO Italian writer, freshly decorated for his wartime achievements, with a dog of a size appropriate to his heroic self-image

HMS Argus, 1918
Photograph of the aircraft carrier HMS Argus, which saw service in both World Wars, at a Royal review of the fleet 1918. HMS Argus was launched in 1918 and scrapped in 1946

Scottish Misery
A Scottish soldier plays mournfully on his bagpipes, nose dripping and unconsoled by whisky or jam, at the first wartime Christmas

Police Officers / Blitz
Dust-covered police officers help with the rescue effort in the bombed areas of London during World War II

Shop Display 1940S
A window display at Lovegrove & Sons family grocers, inviting people to Come and Spend Your Points Here, i.e. to use up their rationing coupon points during wartime

Potatoes for Supper
Due to rationing, wartime meals could be rather predictable. This boys grandmother is dishing up boiled potatoes for supper - again

Wartime Rations
A table full of powdered and rationed goods, as available in Britain during World War Two, including Birds Custard Powder, Victory V lozenges and Sylvan Flakes

Coupon Allocation 1940S
Household management : A housewife and her adult daughter have a cup of tea and a cigarette together as they work out their coupon allocation around the table

Wartime Leaflets
Three public information leaflets, issued in Britain during World War Two, Air Raid Precautions, Your Gas Mask and Evacuation: Why and How

Woman in Trousers 1939
A young woman wearing a pair of wide leg trousers, high heels and a blouse with very large buttons down the front and very small buttons at the cuffs. Date: 1939

CYCLING BY WHITE HORSE
Young men on a cycling tour of Wiltshire, England, stop to admire the famous White Horse at Westbury

Stalingrad Lessons
Russian children take lessons in a bombed school building

Bashi-Bazouks during the Russo-Turkish War
Bashi-Bazouks (irregular soldiers of the Ottoman army) in action, burning a village during the Russo-Turkish War

Wwi / French Charity
Don t forget those who are cold - a charity poster in wartime France

Couples Chat
Two couples chat intently

Wartime Romances
Australian soldiers with their girls on the big dipper

Ww1 / Soldier & his Wife
A soldier and his wife or girlfriend

We ll Meet Again
WE LL MEET AGAIN A soldier and his sweetheart wave a poignant goodbye to one another on the music sheet of the song made famous by Vera Lynn

Churchill / V-Sign & Hat
WINSTON CHURCHILL British Prime Minister in later life, making his famous wartime V for Victory sign

Ww1 / Entente Cordiale
Aux Champs Elysees : une scene bien Parisienne A result of the war - a new Anglo-French relationship

Ww1 / Reunited Couple
With the war at an end, a French soldier is joyfully reunited with his loved one

WW1 / TOMMY / MADEMOISELLE
A British soldier is greeted by a young French woman, delighted that her village has been recaptured from the Germans

Voisin Biplane 1914
The French Voisin biplane that in peacetime accomplished many notable flights is now adapted for wartime use and does good service during the early years of the war

Ww2 Wartime Romance 1940
A British soldier on leave, arm in arm with his sweetheart

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

Wartime Christmas
In war-time France, the present the children want Pere Noel to bring them is - PEACE !

Futuristic motorcycle scouts on reconnaissance in wartime

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"War Time: A Glimpse into the Courage and Resilience of a Nation" Amidst the chaos, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of resilience. The call to arms echoes through a recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join the Royal Artillery and defend their homeland. HMS Warspite, a British battleship from WW1, sails proudly as a testament to the unwavering determination of our naval forces. Back Them Up. An RAF poster reminds us of the crucial support needed during WW2 for those who protect our skies. Every scrap counts. A poignant reminder on a poster urges citizens to save kitchen scraps to feed hens in times of scarcity. "Your Country Needs You. " Kitchener Poster serves as an iconic symbol inspiring countless individuals to serve their nation selflessly. From distant shores comes hope - a map of Australia showcases global unity in fighting against tyranny during wartime struggles. Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham becomes a sanctuary for wounded heroes, where compassion triumphs over conflict's horrors. HMS Malaya, another British battleship from WW1, exemplifies bravery and sacrifice displayed by our naval forces throughout history. In de Gaulle we trust. A French poster reflects solidarity with General de Gaulle's leadership during WWII's darkest days. Recruitment poster for Corps of Military Police highlights their vital role in maintaining order amidst chaos on war-torn streets. HMS Valiant emerges as an emblematic British battleship from WW1 that embodies strength and courage at sea. In times when nations are tested by fire and bloodshed, These glimpses remind us how valorous hearts bled, From shattered libraries standing tall after air raids, To posters rallying soldiers' spirits unswayed.