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Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
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Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) learning map-reading in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, during the Second World War. From "Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive", by Dermot Morrah. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1947]
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This photograph, titled 'Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945', offers a rare glimpse into the past as it chronicles a pivotal moment in the life of Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The image, created in 1947, captures the young princess as she receives instruction in map-reading from an instructor during her service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (A.T.S.) during the Second World War. The A.T.S., an auxiliary branch of the British Army, played a crucial role in the war effort, providing essential support services to the military. Princess Elizabeth, then a teenager, joined the A.T.S. in April 1945, contributing to the war effort much like countless other young women of her generation. In the photograph, the future monarch is dressed in her military uniform, complete with a hat and gloves. She is intently focused on the map spread out before her, her hand gesturing towards a specific location. The image encapsulates the spirit of determination and dedication that characterized the war years, as well as the crucial role that women played in the war effort. The photograph is taken from the book 'Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive', written by Dermot Morrah and published by Odhams Press Limited in London in 1947. The image serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, offering a unique perspective on the life of a beloved monarch during her formative years.
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