Second Collection (page 3)

German bicycle troops WWII
German Bicycle troops in Paris, after the fall of France during World War II Date: 17 June 1940

WWII street battle
German soldiers in street battle in France during World War II Date: 1940

German army in France WWII
German army in La Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, during World War II Date: 1940

German soldiers in Orleans WWII
After the bold coup de main on Orleans, German soldiers are standing in front of the monument to Joan of Arc, the famous maid of Orleans, France, during World War II Date: 24 June 1940

German victory parade WWII
German victory parade at the Place Clemenceau in Paris, France, during World War II. Date: 1940

Fall of France WWII
Destroyed French tank after fall of France during World War II Date: 1940

German tanks WWII
German Panzerkampfwagen tank (Pz, Kpfw.III) column with Mercedes motorcycle escort in Aisne, France, during World War II Date: 1940

German artillery WWII
German artillery position on the Western Front armed with a 15cm Kanone 39 (K39) heavy gun. Date: 1940

German Forces WWII
German Forces on the Western Front. Even trenches cannot halt the storming infantry. Date: 1940

German despatch riders WWII
German despatch riders on Mercedes motorcycles in Aisne, France, during World War II Date: 1940

Berlin Fire Brigade, WWII
Berlin Fire Brigade, Germany, during World War II Date: 1943

German dispatch riders pre-WWII
Motor dispatch School in 1935 in Magdeburg. The passing on of a dispatch message. Date: 9 July 1935

Berlin pre-WWII
German troops at the Brandenburg Gate. Changing of the Guard by the Berliner Guard Regiment. Date: 1935

German troops pre-WWII
German dispatch riders prior to World War II

German manoevers pre-WWII
Dummy tank of the Reichwehr, camouflaged and concealed in the forest during the 1928 German Army manoeuvers. Date: 1928

German physiotherapy WWII
German soldiers with arm wounds doing exercises at a hospital during World War II Date: 1942

German howitzer pre-WWII
German Schwere Feldhaubitze 13 (15cm) was a heavy field howitzer used by Germany

Jewish Synagogue pre-WWII
Jewish Synagogue pre World War II in Germany

German army pre-WWII
German machine gun instruction pre-war

Soldiers WWII
French and German soldiers in France during World War II Date: 1939-1945

German occupation of France WWII
German soldiers outside the Notre Dame in Paris Date: 18 July 1940

Austrian officer - Anschluss
Swearing in ceremony of Austrian officers at the Theresianum in Vienna.The ceremony took place in the presence of the Chancellor and members of government

Patriotic Front rally
Chancellor Dr Schuschnigg of the Patriotic Front addressing the crowd in front of the statehouse Date: 9 June 1938

National Socialist student demonstration
Demonstration by National Socialist students at Vienna university Date: 21 November 1938

National Socialist student rally - Anschluss
National Sociatlist student rally in Vienna Date: 22 February 1938

Nationalist Socialist rally in Graz - Anschluss
Nationalist Socialist rally in Graz Date: 26 February 1938

Vienna Guard regiment - Anschluss
Vienna Guard Regiment marching on parade past President Miklas carrying the old Imperial flag at the Vienna War memorial. Date: 1934-1938

Austrian regiment Anschluss
Band of Deutschmeister s, crack Austrian regiment of Guards playing in Munich Date: 1934-1938

Austrian officers - Anschluss
Officers of the Tirolen Kaiserjaeger (Innsbruck) and the Deutschmeisters, two crack Austrian regiments laying a wreath in memory of their fallen comrades. Date: 1934-1938

Kitchener Camp WWII
Refugees labouring at the Kitchener Camp Date: 1939-1945

Nuremberg Rally
The German army and air force combine to give a thrilling show at Zeppelin field using aircraft and anti-aircraft batteries. Date: 1939-1945

Stalin and Churchill at Yalta; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing Josef Stalin (1879-1953)(left), leader of the Soviet Union, and Winston Churchill (1874-1965), Prime Minister of Great Britain, at the Yalta Conference in the Crimea

and who can be trusted?
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Moments of Transition
Andreas Agazzi

Postmaster General John Stonehouse, on the eve of the introduction of his two tier postal system, the MP for West Bromwich, unsuccessfully attempts to by a stamp from the machine at Westbury

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery with Prime Minister Winston Churchill during a tour of the Normandy beach head, following the invasion of Northern France by Allied forces in June 1944

Posing for the camera of history: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt meet at Casablanca in January, 1943

World War Two - Second World War - The D-Day invasion of Normandy. France. Endless streams of American troops move up the beaches. Circa: 6th June 1944

Army Soldiers looking through a shop window - June 1944 for souvenirs to send back home

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery seen here talking to the men of the Black Watch shortly before they start their assault over the River Rhine, Germany. March 1945

Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery crossing the Rhine, Germany during the Second World War

Troops of 3rd Infantry Division land on Queen Red beach, Sword area, early on 6th June 1944, the first British formation to land at Sword Beach

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery cross the Rhine. On March 25th Mr. Churchill with Field Marshall Montgomery crossed to the East bank of the Rhine in an

Joan Taylor ex artmistress still finds time to practice new art and is seen in a farmyard sketch where she works as darrymaid in Suffolk. November 1942 P003519

Proposed site for Altar for Mass at Heaton Park, ahead of Pope John Paul II visit next May (1982), pictured 11th September 1981

General view of podium during Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Congregation at Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982. PAP TWO WE LOVE YOU + THE SKATES

Platinum medal showing Manchesters Hidden Gem Church, will be presented to Pope John Paul II during his visit to Manchester on 31st May 1982, pictured 18th May 1982

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"Embracing the Power of Second: From Search And Destroy to Barnardo Evacuees at Comlongon Castle, Dumfries" In a world marked by resilience and reinvention, the concept of "second" takes center stage. From wartime strategies like Search And Destroy to heartwarming tales of Barnardo Evacuees finding solace at Comlongon Castle in Dumfries, we witness the triumphs born out chances. During WWII, patriotic fervor was ignited through powerful posters that rallied nations together. The iconic image on display is a testament to unity and determination - reminding us that sometimes it's the second attempt that leads to victory. As we delve into history, we stumble upon treasures like the title-page of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense. This very copy owned by John Adams serves as a reminder that even revolutionary ideas can find their footing in their second edition. Anthony Payne, known as The Cornish Giant, immortalized by Sir Godfrey Kneller's brushstrokes reminds us that greatness often comes from unexpected places. His towering presence challenges preconceived notions and proves that being second doesn't mean being any less extraordinary. The Queens Diamond Jubilee Parade and Muster at Windsor Castle showcases how moments steeped in tradition can be reimagined with grandeur for the modern era. It teaches us that embracing change allows for an even more majestic spectacle during this historic celebration. Nature too has its own stories woven within seconds; Phalcoboenus australis or striated caracara soars high above lands once dominated by German Eagles. In these skies where power shifts between species, nature shows us how adaptability ensures survival against all odds. Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa with the Arch of Ecce Homo invites reflection on faith and redemption.