Barrage Collection

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

Catford Evacuees
A group of excited evacuee schoolchildren wait with their nurses on the platform of Catford train station in south east London. (Note the barrage balloon behind them)

RAF Balloon Barrage at Cardington
Royal Air Force Balloon Barrage at Cardington, Bedfordshire (note the distinctive airship hangars back right - still there today)

Waiting in Trenches Wwi
British troops, including a corporal, wait in trenches near Arras for the barrage to lift before moving on

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

Barrage Balloon
1st August 1918: A barrage balloon tethered at Queens Club, London, in the background the tents used for housing the balloons. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing Allied troops and armour moving up one of the Normandy beaches, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. At the top of the image a barrage balloon can be seen

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Jürgen Muß

French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack of July 31, 1917; The battlefield beyond conquered enemy second lines; in the background, the German barrage, 1917

Une semaine de combats sur la rive gauche de la Meuse; 14 mars (13 heures)... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une semaine de combats sur la rive gauche de la Meuse; 14mars (13 heures). --Preparation d'artillerie allemande sur le villagede Cumieres, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Road on dam on Roselend lake (Lac de Roselend). France Alps (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes). Landscape photography Road on dam on Roselend lake (Lac de Roselend). France Alps (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes)

Picturesque view of stone chapel on Roselend lake coast (Lac de Roselend) in France Alps (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes). Landscape photography Picturesque view of stone chapel on Roselend lake coast

Night view of Barrage Vauban in Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg medieval bridge Ponts Couverts and cathedral, view from Barrage Vauban in Strasbourg, Alsace, France

Sunny picturesque view of stone chapel on Roselend lake (Lac de Roselend) in France Alps (Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes). Landscape photography Sunny picturesque view of stone chapel on Roselend lake

WW2 - Atlantic Convoy at sea as seen from an escort Corvette
WW2 - Between Sunset and Darkness. Atlantic Convoy at sea as seen from an escort Corvette Date: 1941

WW2 - Rosyth Dockyard with HMS George V and HMS Cossack in dock Date: 1941

WW2 - Barrage Barge
A photograph of a British WW2 barrage barge hauling down her balloon. Date: circa 1942

Alican Land Barrage Balloons
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image shows some Alican Land barrage ballons used to push back the misery dragons

WW2 - The Body In The Barrage Balloon
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Body In The Barrage Balloon, written by Colin Curzon. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Barrage Ballon Ground Crew
A photograph of a British WW2 barrage ballon with it's ground crew. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Filling A Barrage Ballon
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew filling a barrage balloon with gas. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Barrage Ballon Unit
A photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force barrage balloon unit going into action stations. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, 911 Squadron
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the 911 (county of Warwick) squadron, Royal Air Force. The illustration shows a series of four erected barrage balloons, however

WW2 Britain's Forces With Allies
This illustration combined a number of John Hassal's works, portraying members of Britain's forces during WW2, along with their allies

WW2, Jackie Serving Tea
This illustration shows Jackie, a fictional character from a WW2 story book, she serves for the Emergency Mobile Canteen Corps, offering tea to some servicemen

WW2 Humpty Dumpty The Barrage Balloon
An illustration which shows Humpty Dumpty having become a barrage balloon, he looks quite content as he floats in the moonlit night sky. Date: circa 1940

Trainee paratroops descending from a Barrage Balloon
Royal Air Force - Trainee paratroops descending from a Barrage Balloon, during training. The RAF's Balloon Operations Squadron, flying barrage balloons, was active training paratroops

Advertisement for Bovril, barrage balloon
Advertisement for Bovril, man in red and white striped pyjamas, red slippers, riding barrage balloon in a blue sky, holding cup of Bovril aloft. Captioned, Bovril prevents that sinking feeling'

Barrage balloons protecting RAF station, Cardington, Beds
Barrage balloons protecting RAF station, Cardington, Bedfordshire Date: 1938

Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR130882 Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 48x79 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: in May 1871, towards the end of the Paris Commune)

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Lacul Vidraru with dam, barrage in the Fagars Mountains, part of the Carpathian Mountains. Romania. Date: 02/12/2008

Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho)
1123856 Runners Working in a Barrage, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Barrage of the Nile, a Holiday for the Workmen at Philae (litho)
1051594 The Barrage of the Nile, a Holiday for the Workmen at Philae (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

c. 1880s Japan - the Bund at Kobe

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Mans Job
The Caption is A Mans job. Women filled so many jobs while the men were away. There is a series of photos showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a balloon site

Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March
2646253 Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March, 14th 1863, pub. Currier & Ives, 1863 (colour litho) by American School

The Dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, engraved by Philippe Benoist
STC93666 The Dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, engraved by Philippe Benoist (1813-c.1905) and Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1853 (litho) by Bazin

Fighting off the Coast of Gibraltar, printed on 25th May 1607 (coloured engraving)
CHT176886 Fighting off the Coast of Gibraltar, printed on 25th May 1607 (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Terrific Combat Between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"
3704156 Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns In Hampton Roads March 9th 1862 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The Barrage of the Nile (litho)
1615507 The Barrage of the Nile (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

The Barrage of the Nile (litho)
1615503 The Barrage of the Nile (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

The Barrage of the Nile at Assouan, the Progress of the Work (litho)
1592313 The Barrage of the Nile at Assouan, the Progress of the Work (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile at Assouan)

GERMAN CAT ON RAMPAGE
ANTI-GERMAN Germany, represented as a rampaging feline, runs wild amidst a barrage of shell fire Date: 1915

Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcock
3614193 Bird s-eye view of Mesopotamia showing William Willcocks proposed scheme of irrigation, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

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"Barrage: Unleashing the Power of Protection and Support" D-Day - Supplies pour ashore: As Allied troops stormed the beaches, a relentless barrage of supplies poured ashore, fueling their fight for freedom. Catford Evacuees: Seeking refuge from enemy attacks during World War II, Catford residents found solace behind a protective barrage, shielding them from harm's way. RAF Balloon Barrage at Cardington: The skies were adorned with majestic balloons as the Royal Air Force deployed a formidable barrage to deter enemy aircraft and protect vital infrastructure. Waiting in Trenches WWI: Amidst the deafening sounds of artillery fire, soldiers anxiously awaited their orders while finding solace behind trenches fortified by an impenetrable barrage. Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend 1904: A visionary plan emerged to harness the power of tides through a proposed Thames Barrage in Gravesend – an engineering marvel that would revolutionize transportation and energy generation. Barrage Balloon: Floating high above war-torn landscapes, these colossal balloons served as guardians against aerial assaults, deterring enemy planes with their menacing presence. Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War 1944: With hearts pounding and adrenaline surging through their veins, brave soldiers braved heavy gunfire to reach the shores amidst an unyielding barrage of opposition forces. WW2 - Rosyth Dockyard with HMS George V and HMS Cossack in dock Date 1941: In Rosyth Dockyard's bustling atmosphere, battleships like HMS George V and HMS Cossack underwent repairs under constant protection from surrounding barrages – ensuring they remained ready for battle at all times. WW2 - Barrage Barge: These floating fortresses patrolled waterways during World War II armed with anti-aircraft guns, providing a mobile line of defense against enemy aircraft and protecting vital naval assets.