1939 Collection (#93)

War Poems from The Times - August 1914-1915. All the drawings in the book are by Joseph Simpson(1879-1939). Book

Two Tommies standing outside gateway to Carlisle Castle
Preliminary sketch - two Tommies standing outside the gateway to Carlisle Castle. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

Folio of 24 hand-coloured images - WWI
A folio of 24 hand-coloured i, mostly titled. And one original watercolour of a field stable in the British lines, France, c. 1917 - 7.5 x 12. Signed number 11 of 25

Happy and Glorious - French and British troops on the march.. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

God save the King - Happy servicemen and their girlfriends
God save the King - Happy and laughing servicemen and their girlfriends. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

French Tanks crossing German trenches. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Long live our noble King.. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

Renault tanks in action. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Visions de Guerre - To the Hindenburg Line
From the French series Visions de Guerre - To the Hindenburg Line.. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Visions de Guerre - Renault F1
From the French series Visions de Guerre - A Renault F1 in action.. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Two English soldiers playing cards outside their dugout, located - Secteur de Bapaume, 1918. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Two drawings of British Tommies, both signed & dated 1917 and dedicated to Amicalent au Lieutenant Colonel G. Bradley. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Among the English Lines Folio
A folio of 24 hand-coloured i. And one original watercolour of the artists friend, Claire de Pratz (author and friend of the artist) reading soldiers letters

SNCF poster, Bretagne, by Roland Goujon. Depicting a Breton couple of Northern France. Date: 1939

George VI & Queen Elizabeth with daughters
George VI and Queen Elizabeth consort also known as Queen Mother, with their two daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) left and Princess Margaret, right

Rene Fraser on board Ivernia at jetty in 1938 / 9
Rene Fraser on board Ivernia at jetty in 1938/9. Date: circa 1938

Shells in thousands in a recently converted factory 1939
A factory converted into an ammunition production for bomb shells, during the rearmament programme, in a secret location somewhere in the Black Country. 1939

Protecting shipping against submarines by G. H. Davis
Fighting the U-boat with depth charges: the principal method of protecting shipping against submarines. How the Navy is hunting U-boats with depth charges: detecting and attacking submarines

French Air Force by G. H. Davis
The French Armee de l Air: latest types of fighter and bombing aircraft in large-scale production at the start of the Second World War

The might of the Royal Air Force by G. H. Davis
The might of the Royal Air Force, showing the latest types of British fighters and bombers in service at the start of the Second World War

Last moments of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The last moments of HMS Courageous after being torpedoed by a German U-boat: the crew abandoning ship in the failing evening light

RAF raid on German navy bases by G. H. Davis
The brilliant RAF raid on the German naval bases: a bomb hits a German battleship amidships. A German battleship attacked at Wilhelmshaven by a formation of British bombers swooping out of

Theatre of war on Western Front by G. H. Davis
The theatre of war on the Western Front at the start of the Second World War: the region of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines

RAF pilot bombing U-boat by G. H. Davis
How an RAF pilot stalked a U-boat and bombed it. The sinking of a German U-boat by a young South African pilot of the RAF. Date: 1939

U-boat warfare 1939-1945 by G. H. Davis
U-boat warfare 1939-1945: a survey of changing German submarines and tactics in a never-ceasing battle during the Second World War

Shanghai International Settlement
In the Shanghai International Settlement, the North China Daily News boards are studied for details of the latest developments in the European War Date: 1939

British submarine sinks German cruiser by G. H. Davis
A 6000-ton Koln class German cruiser sunk by the British submarine Ursula after she had penetrated into the Elbe estuary. December 1939

Germanys Messerschmitt ME110 by G. H. Davis
Germanys new destroyer plane, the Messerschmitt ME110. The much-discussed new German twin-engined fighter, six of which were brought down by RAF bombers in the Heligoland air battle

RAF photographic reconnaissance work by G. H. Davis
Spying out the enemys secrets from the air: photographic reconnaissance work in the RAF. How the RAF has obtained its great collection of photographs of vital areas in Germany

Saga of the Salmon by G. H. Davis
The saga of the Salmon, a British submarine, which let the Bremen go, but torpedoed a German submarine and two cruisers, the Leipzig and the Blucher. December 1939

Successful Heligoland raid by G. H. Davis
A daring exploit by the RAF: the successful Heligoland raid. The intensive pattern attack by Wellington bombers on Heligoland: aircraft diving down on German warships

Defeat of the Graf Spee by G. H. Davis
The fight with the Admiral Graf Spee: factors in a classic example of naval battle tactics pictorially explained. Elements that played a part in the defeat of the ship by three British cruisers

Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
The first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland

The mine used by Germany by G. H. Davis
The mine: a weapon used by Germany for unrestricted warfare. The basic principles of mine laying: a form of naval warfare whose restrictions under international law are ignored by Germany to ensure

Deutschland crew go aboard City of Flint by G. H. Davis
The beginning of the eventful odyssey of the American cargo steamer, the City of Flint: the Deutschlands crew go aboard. Date: 9 October 1939

Sinking of the Stonegate by G. H. Davis
The Deutschlands first victim: the sinking of the British merchant ship Stonegate in the Atlantic. The crew were first ordered to abandon ship, and were taken on board the Deutschland

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"1939: A Year of Captivating Moments and Iconic Figures" Step into the world of 1939, where history unfolded in mesmerizing ways. Mrs. Tabitha's Cat Academy, inspired by the whimsical artistry of Louis Wain, delighted feline enthusiasts with its enchanting charm. In a regal display, King George VI graced us with his fine photographic portrait, embodying dignity and strength during a pivotal time in British history. From high above the clouds, an aerial view revealed the sprawling University in Dayton, Ohio - a hub of knowledge and innovation that shaped countless futures. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to screens worldwide with their timeless comedy in "Flying Deuces, " capturing hearts through their hilarious antics. Dreams set sail as Royal Mail Lines enticed adventurers to embark on unforgettable journeys to the West Indies - promising exotic landscapes and vibrant cultures awaiting discovery. The Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island beckoned sun-seekers with its pristine shores and azure waters; a paradise offering respite from everyday worries. On bustling streets across continents, the Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 epitomized elegance and sophistication - an automobile that turned heads wherever it roamed. Amidst escalating tensions leading up to World War II, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took flight as a symbol of military might – poised for action when duty called. Spitfires soared triumphantly over Forth's skies – guardians protecting freedom against looming threats; their sleek silhouettes inspiring hope amidst uncertainty. Education thrived at Harrogate Ladies College as young minds blossomed within its hallowed halls – nurturing future leaders who would shape society for years to come. At Scunthorpe Iron Works' fiery furnaces, steel forged progress; hands labored tirelessly to build foundations for industrial advancement that would transform nations forevermore. And finally. .