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Invasion coast of Normandy by G. H. DavisThe invasion coast of Normandy, showing the terrain of operations during the Second World War. A panoramic map of the coastal regions from Cap Gris Nez to the Cherbourg Peninsula. Date: 1944
Onward roads to Rome by G. H. DavisThe onward roads to Rome: the terrain of spectacular advances during the Second World War. A panoramic map from the Liri Valley and Pontine Marshes, showing the main highways to Rome. Date: 1944
Coastline from Denmark to Ushant by G. H. DavisFrom sandy dunes to rocky cliffs: the coastline from Denmark to Ushant (Brittany), a distance of about 1200 miles. The terrain of the European shores from Denmark to the extreme of Brittany
Russian advance in Balkans by G. H. DavisRussias advance in the Balkans during the Second World War: a pictorial map of the terrain. The Eastern Balkans and Carpathian passes: a map showing mountain passes, railways and oilfields. Date: 1944
Tunis commanding Sicilian Channel by G. H. DavisTunis, which with Bizerta commands the Sicilian Channel. A contour map showing the capital of Tunisia, its approaches, roads, harbour and surrounding terrain
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
Baron De WoganBARON DE WOGAN traveller in California, then a wild and rugged region where one had to dress like this to withstand the rigours of the terrain... Date: circa 1850
British Troops moving through Northern France - WWIBritish Troops moving through undulating country in Northern France - WWI. The infantry lines seem more concerned about their safety than the commanding officers, who seem less inclined to keep low
NFS firewomen in dispatch rider training, WW2London Region NFS firewomen undergoing dispatch rider training. Taught to do everything with a motorbike that could be done, these women would undertake all-terrain training
Italian soldiers fighting in the DolomitesThe Italians fought a ferocious war in the mountains of the Dolomites during the First World War - not only against each other but also against the hostile conditions. Date: circa 1916
Alpine Snow SceneA snowy, mountainous terrain in the Alps. Date: 1930s
Scotland / GlencoeScotland/Glencoe
New Guinea Scenery10, 000 foot peaks which lie between the Markham and Wagi Valleys, commonplace terrain of New Guinea. Date: 1940s
Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Thaba BosigoThaba Bosigo, the stronghold of the Basuto chief Masupha, in South Africa. Date: 1880
Typical aerial photograph taken during WW1A typical aerial photograph (British) of terrain taken during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
Aerial photograph of battlefield, Douaumont, France, WW1Aerial photograph (French) of the battlefield north of Douaumont, north eastern France, during the First World War. The village of Douaumont was destroyed during the Battle of Verdun
Aerial photograph of Strassburger Tor, Germany, WW1Aerial photograph (German) of Strassburger Tor, Germany, during the First World War. Date: 26 March 1918
General Joffre and General Cadorna, WW1General Joseph Joffre (1852-1931), Commander of the French Army during the first half of the First World War (left) with General Luigi Cadorna (1850-1928), Italian Field Marshal
Vehicle which crossed the Sahara DesertA Citroen caterpillar half-track vehicle which crossed the Sahara desert, travelling 3200km in 22 days between Touggourt, Algeria and Timbucktu in Mali (between 17th December 1922 to 7th January 1923)
Peru-Columbia WarColumbian troops advancing across an arid terrain during the Peru-Columbia War, which was sparked off in 1932 after Peruvians seized the Amazon border town of Leticia. Date: May 1933
Siege of Lille 1667SIEGE OF LILLE The French army approaches the town across terrain which is more like a Rubens landscape than a battlefield Date: August 1667
Crossing the Kotal Mountains, IranCrossing the Kotal mountains in Iran. Date: 1893
Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generalsA grand victory in the making: Sir Bernard Montgomery with his generals, informally seated in a hayfield, planning the annihilation of the German army in France, before a map of the terrain
Afridis of the Pass - North West Frontier ProvinceAfridis of the (Khyber) Pass - North West Frontier Province
Sherpas and mules on a trip through Kashgar, western ChinaSherpas and mules negotiating steep rocks on a trip through Kashgar, western China
to captionA train of mules makes its way through some rocky terrain in Kashgar, western China
Front Axle Springs / W H RobinsonA severe test for front axle springs. An already heavy man, is weighed down and sits upon a cars front axle, carrying a tray with a glass as he is winched by rope across a rocky terrain
People travelling through Kashgar, ChinaPeople travelling through rocky terrain in Kashgar, western China. Date: 1932
SNOW VOLESTwo snow voles in a rocky terrain enjoy a leafy snack
A German telescopic field-periscopeA photograph of a German army field-periscope captured by the French army in 1916. The device, whose telescopic tube could be extended up to twenty-five meters in height
The preparation of a kite-balloon before take-offAllied soldiers photographed putting the finishing touches to the envelope of a kite-balloon shortly before take-off. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground
A British observation-officer testing his communications equA British observation-officer testing the communications equipment which allowed him to speak to the ground when aloft in his kite-balloon
The Zulu war. The military evacuation of Zululand, a block oBritish troops, wagon and cattle stuck trying to get through the difficult terrain of Zululand to the coast at the conclusion of the Zulu war
The Zulu War. Zulus crossing a riverA large contingent of Zulu warriors crossing a swollen river in rocky jungle terrain
Glaciers (Liebig) 33 - Crevasses form in the ice as the glacier flows over uneven terrain
Boer War / Maxim GunBritish troops manoeuvring a Maxim gun in rough terrain
Mounted Troops in IraqBritish cavalry and their allies in action in the deserts of Iraq. Mounted troops are best suited to cope with the difficult desert terrain and Iraqi climate
Montenegro Army SuppliesSupplies for the Montenegro army, seeking to expel the occupying Turks, are carried over mountainous terrain by the women of the country
Various BattlefieldsValleys, mountains, woodland, fields, water, ice - each kind of terrain calls for different military strategies, ranging from incendiary cannon-balls to invasion barges
Soldiers on PatrolInformation about the enemys whereabouts and intentions is obtained by patrols who discreetly scour the terrain for tell-tale indications
French Army MulesMules are used by the French army to carry equipment and supplies in mountainous or other difficult terrain
Tank on Rough GroundThe ability of the tank to proceed over rough terrain, including trenches, was its outstanding military asset
FLAMME PACIFICThe journey from Brussels to Ostend is brief, and runs over flat terrain : yet this locomotive - the Flamme Pacifique - is the most powerful in Europe
Williamson / Chasing HogThe Chase after a Hog
Crash on MarsCRUCIBLE OF POWER (Jack Williamson) A spacecraft from Earth crashes on the inhospitable terrain of Mars
Lot Parts from AbrahamBecause the terrain is not adequate to support both their flocks, Abraham and his nephew Lot go their separate ways
Tropical Scenery 1835A tropical vignette complete with parrots in the tree-tops, mountainous terrain and lush ferns and palms (tree ferns ?)