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Wartime map of Italy by G. H. DavisThe slow advance in Italy: General Alexanders candid explanation. All roads lead to Rome -- but all the roads are mined, says General Alexander
Deck flying by G. H. DavisDeck flying: problems met by pilots of the Fleet Air Arm. The arts of flying from and landing on naval aircraft carriers: difficulties created by rolling and pitching ships, by bumpy air
Air attack and defence at sea by G. H. DavisMethods of air attack and defence at sea explained: showing how the Navy has countered the bomber. The main forms of air attack on warships: height-bombing and dive-bombing
Map of Low Countries by G. H. DavisDefence by inundation: the Low Countries bar against invasion. A pictorial map drawn in the early weeks of the Second World War
Radar warning and control system by G. H. DavisA powerful new aid for the navy: the radar warning and control system installed in HMS Victorious. Date: 1958
Ranges of naval artillery by G. H. DavisFrom Culverin to 16-inch gun: ranges of naval artillery. From the Armada to the Battle of Jutland: the progressive increase in the range of guns and the size of projectiles. Date: 1939
Empress of Britain by G. H. DavisThe ocean liner, Empress of Britain, a steamship owned by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company pictured in detailed cross-section by the artist G. H. Davis
British warships by G. H. DavisAll that goes to produce a great British warships battle thunder : cold science behind the big guns. From the captains quietly spoken order to the pulling of the pistol-trigger
How wireless waves guide aeroplanes during bad visibilityMethod of directing the pilots of aircraft flying to and from Croydon has been revolutioned by the Marconi directional visual beacon station erected at croydon. WWII
A Robot to Teach Physiology by G. H. DavisOne of the novel exhibits on display at the Schoolboys Exhibition at the New Horticultural Hall, London in the Winter of 1928-9; a metal robot which explained the workings of the heart, lungs
Davis Cup tennis match, McLoughlin v Brookes, New YorkA Davis Cup tennis match between Maurice McLoughlin (America) and Norman Brookes (Australasia) in New York, USA. McLoughlin won. Date: August 1914
Getting quickly on deck from cabins by G. H. DavisThe difficulty of getting quickly on deck from cabins: the maze inside a modern liner. A suggested illuminated sign, and a photograph of the newly designed Gaskin Hart lifeboat at the West India
Growth of big German liners by G. H. DavisThe growth of the big German liners: how they are spreading into the great ocean passenger routes. A comparison of German and British examples
The boat question by G. H. DavisThe boat question: a suggested method of launching ships boats (ie lifeboats) with long davits. The longer davit would launch the boat well clear of the ships side
Battleship v. submarine by G. H. DavisBattleship versus submarine: Sir Percy Scotts views on the position of the capital ship illustrated in a series of special Sphere diagrams. Top: the fleet bottled up in a harbour by submarines
Transatlantic flight by G. H. DavisThe transatlantic flight: the type of British machine which will attempt it. Top: dropping the chassis at the moment of setting out -- a daring device
Anniversary of Trafalgar by G. H. DavisThe anniversary of Trafalgar: what changes the century has wrought. George IIIs ship, the Victory, compared with George Vs ship, named after himself. Date: 1913
Australian fleet in Mediterranean by G. H. DavisBravo Australia! The first colony (of the British Empire) with a fleet of its own -- the fighting force of the Mediterranean. Two panoramic views of the ships of the Australian navy. 1913
Naval strength of Argentine Republic by G. H. DavisNaval strength of the Argentine Republic. Showing a range of ships, including gunboats, destroyers and torpedo craft. Date: 1913
Naval display at Earls Court by G. H. DavisThe naval display at the Earls Court Exhibition -- the general engagement of the vessels and the forts. A cross-sectional drawing (centre top)
Important naval developments by G. H. DavisSome important naval developments of the moment: the merging of the battleship and the battle cruiser. Above: the meeting of the battleship and cruiser types
Germanys expenditure on aircraft by G. H. DavisGermanys new expenditure on her aircraft: five years planned expenditure on airships, sheds and aeroplanes. Illustrating the latest military experiment with Zeppelins -- guns on the roof
Japans fleet in the Thames by G. H. DavisJapans fleet represented in the Thames, a striking comparison with 48 years ago. The Ikoma, constructed by the Japanese, compared with an earlier war junk. Date: 1910
Italy v. Turkey, rival navies compared, by G. H. DavisItaly versus Turkey, the rival navies compared. Showing the Italian navy (top), whose chief fighting strength was four powerful armoured cruisers, and the Turkish navy (bottom)
Method of saving submarine seamen by G. H. DavisOur own method of saving submarine seamen. Showing two divers wearing the recently invented copper helmet and waterproof jacket
Europe to America in 45 minutes by G. H. DavisNot a Wellsian fantasy, but an actual project in preparation by Germany: Europe to America in 45 minutes. Drawings of a long-range rocket designed in Germany during the Second World War
British aeroplanes for private ownership by G. H. DavisAircraft for the owner-pilot: British aeroplanes designed and built solely for private ownership. Showing 1945 examples of the family aeroplane of the future -- sturdy, reliable, and easy to fly
British midget submarine attack by G. H. DavisOne of the Second World Wars most daring exploits: the British midget submarine (XE3) attack which gained VCs for Lieutenant Ian Fraser RNR and Leading Seaman James Magennis
Landing aircraft in fog by G. H. DavisThe dot and dash radio beam system of landing aircraft in fog: a method which prevented many accidents during the Second World War. Date: 1945
British target-finding invention by G. H. DavisBombing through clouds during the Second World War: a British target-finding invention. Illustrating the Gen-Box principle, which sees targets invisible to the human eye. Date: 1944
Making sea water drinkable by G. H. DavisMaking sea water drinkable: a simple system for castaway airmen during the Second World War. A life-saving apparatus, compact and very simple to use
Surface action with guns by G. H. DavisInside a British submarine during the Second World War: a surface action with guns. How an underwater boat comes up to attack light surface vessels with gunfire. Date: 1943
Aerial warfare in summer skies by G. H. DavisBeware of the Hun in the sun: aerial warfare in summer skies, flight formations and tactics dependent on the suns position. Left: hide and seek in the clouds, with the sun used for cover
Ground crews and heavy bombers by G. H. DavisBackground to a raid on Berlin: the ground crews who keep British heavy bombers in the air during the Second World War. Showing the vital maintenance work carried out at a British bomber base
British night fighters by G. H. DavisMethods of Britains night fighters during the Second World War: the element of surprise. Clear, dark nights are ideal for hunting enemy raiders
Vought-Sikorsky helicopter by G. H. DavisHovering death for U-boats: the Vought-Sikorsky helicopter, in use during the Second World War. Details of a unique aircraft joining in the Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1943
Three famous Allied tanks by G. H. DavisThree famous Allied tanks respected by the Axis during the Second World War: the Churchill, the Sherman and the General Grant. Date: 1943
Menace of the U-boat by G. H. DavisThe deadly menace of the U-boat: the power and possibilities of Germanys underwater wolves. Some details of the operational methods of enemy submarines working in the Atlantic shipping lanes during
Map of northern Tunisia by G. H. DavisThe battleground which was expected to seal the fate of North Africa and gain full control of the Mediterranean during the Second World War
Speed controversy and ship losses by G. H. DavisFaster or slower cargo ships? Some of the outstanding features in the speed controversy over ship losses during the Second World War
Development of French Africa by G. H. DavisThe vast economic development of French Africa: roads and communications from Algeria to Congo. A contour map of French African possessions under Allied control at this stage of the Second World War
Building merchant ships by G. H. DavisHow pre-fabricated sections are used in the building of merchant ships in British shipyards during the Second World War. Rapid construction of cargo vessels to make good the losses sustained by
Japanese two-man submarine by G. H. DavisThe Japanese two-man submarine: a surprise weapon in sea warfare during the Second World War. An illustration of the tiny craft which raided Pearl Harbour
Camouflage patterns of aircraft by G. H. DavisThe camouflage patterns of aircraft: colour tricks of the RAF during the Second World War. How colour designs help to conceal aeroplanes against cloudscapes and in the darkness. Date: 1941
Dramatic air battle off Malaya by G. H. DavisThe destruction of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse: phases in the dramatic air battle off Malaya during the Second World War, when British ships were attacked by Japanese planes. Date: 1941
German and Italian tanks in Libya by G. H. DavisPanzer types: German and Italian tanks opposing British tanks in the Libyan desert during the Second World War. Date: 1941
Modern methods of sea rescue by G. H. DavisModern methods of sea rescue during the Second World War: day and night detection devices. Date: 1941
Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. DavisThe speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941
