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The British governments underground Cabinet War Room beneath Whitehall, London, used during World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
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The British governments underground Cabinet War Room beneath Whitehall, London, used during World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015244 The British governments underground Cabinet War Room beneath Whitehall, London, used during World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British governments underground Cabinet War Room beneath Whitehall, London, used during World War II, 1939-1945. Illustration from The Second Great War, A Standard History, Volume Five (The Waverley Book Company Ltd in association with The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1946).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22325202
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1940 1949 19401949 1940s Forties Home Front Nineteen Forties Second World War The Forties Underground Wartime Whitehall World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Wwii
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This print captures the historic British government's underground Cabinet War Room beneath Whitehall, London, during World War II. Used from 1939 to 1945, this secret location served as a nerve center for strategic decision-making during one of the most tumultuous periods in history. The image showcases a room filled with intense activity and purpose. A large table takes center stage, covered in maps and documents that reflect the gravity of the situation at hand. The dimly lit space exudes an air of urgency and secrecy, highlighting the clandestine nature of wartime operations. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, we are transported back to a time when Britain stood on the brink of destruction but remained resolute in its fight against tyranny. This photograph serves as a testament to human resilience and determination amidst chaos. The significance of this underground war room cannot be overstated. It symbolizes not only Britain's commitment to defending freedom but also represents a turning point in global conflict. In this hidden sanctuary beneath bustling Whitehall streets, leaders strategized tirelessly to ensure victory over their adversaries. Through this image captured by an English photographer from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we gain insight into a pivotal moment in history - where courage met adversity head-on within these hallowed walls deep beneath London's surface.
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