Military Operation Collection

Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880
Plan of the Defences at Rorkes Drift (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Marches near Isandhlwana between Jan. 12th and 22nd, 1879, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Battle of Isandhlwana, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Starting of the head-quarters of the combined army in Siberia, c1919. Creator: Unknown
Starting of the head-quarters of the combined army in Siberia, c1919.

The Battle Seen by a Combatant; H-Hour (5:16 a.m.) of D-Day (October 23)...1917 Creator: F Elim
The Battle Seen by a Combatant; H-Hour (5:16 a.m.) of D-Day (October 23): our troops leave under the cover of a curtain of smoke shells; high in the sky, a rocket, 1917

Operations in Flanders; Belgian troops pay honour to the flag of a French regiment... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Operations in Flanders; Belgian troops pay honour to the flag of a French regiment which has come to relieve them, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batteries de 155 en action, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Devant Montdidier; Batterie de 75 en position, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Quatrieme Offensive Allemande; Fusiliers mitrailleurs balayant la route de Courcelles... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Quatrieme Offensive Allemande; Fusiliers mitrailleurs balayant la route de Courcelles au Tronquoy, Sud-Est de Montdidier, le 9 juin 1918, 1918

Dans Cantigny; un des derniers Allemands trouves dans les caves du village se degage... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans Cantigny; un des derniers Allemands trouves dans les caves du village se degage des decombres apres avoir jete ses armes; a droite, un soldat francais porteur d'un lance-flammes, 1918

Dans Cantigny; au milieu de la fumee des lance-flammes, les Allemands, un par un... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans Cantigny; au milieu de la fumee des lance-flammes, les Allemands, un par un, sortent de leurs abris pour se rendre, 1918

De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; les troupes d'assaut americaines dans les ruines... 1918. Creator: Unknown
De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; les troupes d'assaut americaines dans les ruines du village de Cantigny, le 28 mai, 1918

De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; un char d'assaut au milieu d'une vague d'infanterie, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

The operations of Force Viper, Burma, World War II, 1942-1943 (1944). Creator: Unknown
The operations of Force Viper, Burma, World War II, 1942-1943 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43"

Siege of Leningrad, January 1943. Leningrad was encircled and besieged by the Germans from September 8 1941. In January 1943

Napoleon Crossing the Alps, detail, c1800. Artist: Jacques Louis David
Napoleon Crossing the Alps, detail, c1800

Pack of bandages from D-Day 1944. Creator: Paul Hartmann AG
One package of bandages made by a German manufacturer, Paul Hartmann AG, in 1943 with instructions for use on the back. The following inscription was added in black marker: " D-DAY June 6

Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating the Operations on the Orange River, 1900. British forces entered the territory of the Orange Free State and occupied the capital Bloemfontein on 13 March 1900

Royal Marines before the invasion of Sicily, World War II, 1943 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Royal Marines having their equipment inspected before the invasion of Sicily, World War II, 1943 (1944). The Last Inspection - A few hours later, these marines landed to fight in Sicily

The capture of Antsiranana, Madagascar, by the Royal Marines, World War II, 1942 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43"

Royal Marine landings in Norway, World War II, 1940 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Royal Marine landings in Norway, World War II, 1940 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1944]

War memorial at the Pointe du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
War memorial at the Pointe Du Hoc near Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. On June 1944 the American 2nd Ranger Battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James E Rudder scaled the 100 foot high cliff of

Plan of the Summit of Majuba Hill, (February 27, 1881), c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the March to Majuba Hill, (February 26, 1881), c1880s. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Action on the Ingogo, (February 8, 1881), c1880s, . Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Battle of Laings Nek (January 28, 1881), c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Map of the Theatre of War in the Transvaal, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Map of the Country between Newcastle and the Transvaal, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Sketch Map of Sekukunis Country, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the ground where Cetewayo was captured, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Battle of Ulundi, (July 4, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of Laagers on the March to Ulundi, (July 4, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

American troops disembark onto the sands of Normandy, 1944. (Colorised black and white print). (Colorised black and white print)

Plan of the Ground Where Prince Louis Napoleon was killed, (June 1, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Battle of Kambula, (March 29, 1879), c1880
Plan of the Battle of Kambula (March 29, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Fight on the Inhlobane Mountain, (March 28, 1979), c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Disaster on the Intombe River (March 12, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Battle of Ghingilovo, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Marches of Pearson (Jan. 1879) and of Chelmsford (April, 1879) to Etschowe, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Plan of the Fort at Etschowe, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Operations Round Cabul, Dec. 9-15, 1879, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Plan of the Fight at Inyezane, (Jan. 22, 1879), c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

General Plan of the Operations in Zululand, 1879, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Commandos Were There, 1940-1942, (1943). The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The Americans Lend a Hand, 1940-1942, (1943). Strategic bombing during World War II. A bombing attack by US Flying Fortresses knocks out a key airfield at Abbeville

Zero Feet, Near Zero Hour, 1940-1942, (1943). Low-flying aircraft took this reconnaissance photograph of Dieppe, 36 hours before the operation began. A German sentry is at the bridgehead

The Spirit of St. Nazaire, 1940-1942, (1943). As part of Operation Ariel, Saint-Nazaire like Dunkirk became an evacuation point for the British back to England. From Combined Operations, 1940-1942

Assault Course, 1940-1942, (1943)
Assault Course, 1943. Training was provided for commandos, brigade groups in the assault role, formations in follow up and the RAF

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