North African Theatre Collection

Lieut General Bernard Montgomery newly appointed commander of the 8th Army seen here discussing tactics with officers from the 22nd Armoured Brigade

Casualties being tended at a field dressing station, June 1942. As the Afrika Corps pushes the British Army back towards the Egyptian border

General Bernard Montgomery seen here posing for a photograph on the El Alamein battlefield quite unconcerned about enemy shells falling close behind him November 1942

Allied forces operating a 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun battery in the final drive on Tripoli, during combat on the North Africa front in the Second World War. February 1943

8th Army break through at Gabes gap. The Battle of Gabes Gap, 10 miles North of Gabes in the Oudref area, where the 8th Army broke down one of Rommels abortive attempts to stand

Indian troops of the British Indian Army move forward in lorries, supported by a Light Tank Mk VI to relieve the besieged garrison port of Tobruk. 24th November 1941

Winston Churchill in Tripoli with General Montgomery, British Prime Minister. February 1943

British infantry soldiers training in Egypt, circa 1942. WW2

The harbour of Benghazi after the British re-entry showing the large number of sunken Axis ships evidence of the deadly effectiveness of RAF bomb marksmanship 20th November 1942

The photograph shows the shattered waterfront of the main supply port of Benghazi. Wrecked store buildings along the quays and burnt out vessels. Circa November 1942

American troops seen here landing at Arezeu near Oran in Algeria part of the Operation Torch landings and campaign to rid North Africa of the Axis 8th November 1942

RAF Middle East Command planeover fliesa British desert patrol in Egypt. Circa 1942

British troops on long range desert patrol in Egypt Circa 1942

Royal Navy suppling water for the 8th Army in the desert A large ship in dock with soldiers moving back and forth between the ship and the beach unloading barrels November 1942

Rommel brought to a standstill in the Alamein and El Eisa sectors. Our picture shows; an infantryman talking cover as a 2000 pound bomb explodes perilously near the front lines. August 1942

Soldiers from an Indian Infantry Brigade, march through Asmara, capital of Eritrea on the Allies victorious advance. 1st April 1940

British army vehicles carrying Bren guns move across the sands of the North African desert during the Second World War March 1942

A Bristol Blenheim of the RAF Middle East Command flies over a British long range desert patrol vehicle in Egypt during WW2. 1941

British Navy and merchant ships bound for the coast of North Africa, with a cargo of armed men and machinery for Operation Torch November 1942

North Africa November 1942 Crusader tanks mounted with 6 pounder guns seen here in chasing the retreating enemy following the Battle at El Alamein in Egypt

El Alamein 1942 A New Zealand machine gun post close to the battlefield at El Alamein. July 1942

Australian soldiers at El Alamein in Egypt, Northern Africa rechristen the station " Heaven" Augus 1942

Bombs bursting on some disused sheds near South Africa brigade headquarters during fighting at El Alamein in Egypt during the Second World War July 1942

A 25 Pounder of the Royal Artillery seen here in an artillery duel with the Afrika Korps during the Battle for El Alamein in Egypt July 1942

Positions held by the English troops on the perimiter of Tobruk immediatel before the break-out. 23rd January 1942

Soldiers from an Indian Infantry Brigade, holding advanced posts on the Eritrean frontier, cross the river Atbara. A pontoon conveys the M.T while the men wade across. 16th December 1940

Men from a Scottish regiment marching through the town of Asmara, centre of communications, on the allies victorious advance into Eritrea. April 1st 1941

Conference before Keren. RAF, South African Air Force and Rhodesian air force were all involved in the battle for Keren, Eritrea

Caves at Tobruk, where British Troops lived during the seige, with a " to let" sign 28th March 1942

Soldiers from The Sudan Defence Force attached to Indian Infantry Brigade, holding advanced posts on the Eritrean frontier. 16th December 1940

Sikh soldiers, members of the India forces fighting alongside the British 8th Army in the Libya offensive entering Giovanni Berta. 23/01/1942

A patrol of Indian infantry holding an advanced post on the Eritraean Frontier, sets out through the woods. 16th December 1942

War in the Western desert. As part of an on-going offensive against enemy positions and communications, a british 25-pounder fires at motor transport

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"Unveiling the North African Theatre: A Glimpse into WWII's Crucial Battles" Casualties being tended at a field dressing station, June 1942: Amidst the chaos of war, dedicated medics tirelessly tend to wounded soldiers in North Africa's unforgiving terrain. General Bernard Montgomery seen here posing for a photograph on the El Alamein: The iconic figure of General Montgomery stands tall, embodying leadership and determination during the pivotal Battle of El Alamein. Allied forces operating a 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun battery in the final drive: With relentless precision, Allied troops defend against enemy aircraft as they push forward towards victory in North Africa. 8th Army breaks through at Gabes Gap - The Battle of Gabes Gap: In an audacious maneuver, the valiant soldiers of the 8th Army shatter enemy lines at Gabes Gap, marking a turning point in this historic battle. Indian troops of the British Indian Army move forward in lorries: Displaying unwavering courage and unity, Indian troops advance alongside their British counterparts to secure triumph on North African soil. Winston Churchill in Tripoli with General Montgomery - British Prime Minister: A moment frozen in time captures Prime Minister Churchill standing shoulder-to-shoulder with General Montgomery amidst liberated Tripoli – a symbol of hope and resilience. British infantry soldiers training in Egypt, circa 1942 - WW2: Through rigorous training under scorching Egyptian suns, these brave British infantrymen prepare themselves for battles that would shape history forever. The harbor of Benghazi after the British re-entry showing large numbers of sunken vessels: A haunting sight reveals Benghazi's shattered waterfront; remnants left behind by fierce naval clashes bear witness to intense struggles fought upon these shores. American troops seen here landing at Arzeu near Oran in Algeria - part of Operation Torch.