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"World War: A Glimpse into the Chaos and Heroism of a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the tumultuous period I, where nations clashed and heroes emerged

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo)
8660680 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo)
8660670 Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Naval Torpedo)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo)
8660669 Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops prepared for Gas Attack)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo)
8660665 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest Range Finder)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo)
8660664 Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Giant Flying Boat)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo)
8660663 Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships Cleared for Action)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo)

WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo)
8639408 WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halifaxes over Brest. Illustration for R.A.F. The Second Year (A&C Black, 1942)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)
8648399 Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Padres)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)
8648376 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Artillery)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)
8648371 Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)
8648370 Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scots Guards)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)
8648369 Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo)

WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo)
8649416 WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)

Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649407 Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter)

Background imageWorld War Collection: MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo)

MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo)
8649403 MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MT Driver towing a Lancaster. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)

Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)
8649427 Early morning ground crew (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning ground crew. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)
8648362 Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Transept)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653464 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653463 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row after the Raids)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653461 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row before the Raids)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)
8651296 Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo)
8668500 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Maguire)

Background imageWorld War Collection: World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)

World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177600 World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II US M1 steel helmet with painted insignia of the 11th Engineer Battalion)

Background imageWorld War Collection: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach with a crowd of
LUX4801967 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Deauville: landing of a Farman biplane on Deauville beach with a crowd of curious people, 1910; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo)

WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo)
8639407 WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daylight raid. Bomber crews are briefed at their base. Illustration for R.A.F)

Background imageWorld War Collection: WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo)

WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo)
8639401 WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo)

Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo)
8664050 Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roll out the Barrel)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo)

Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo)
8664046 Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsemanship of a British cavalryman)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672696 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)

Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)
8672652 Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)

Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672647 Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage to Girdler's Hall)

Background imageWorld War Collection: R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo)

R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo)
8649411 R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station (b/w photo)

Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station (b/w photo)
8649409 Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teleprinter Operators at a fighter station)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Air Force (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Air Force (b/w photo)
8648364 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Air Force (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Air Force)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Household Cavalry (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Household Cavalry (b/w photo)
8648412 Scottish National War Memorial: The Household Cavalry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Household Cavalry)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Liverpool, London and South African Scottish (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Liverpool, London and South African Scottish (b/w photo)
8648386 Scottish National War Memorial: The Liverpool, London and South African Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine (b/w photo)
8648368 Scottish National War Memorial: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Honour and Gateway to Shrine)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Bronze Frieze of Shrine (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Bronze Frieze of Shrine (b/w photo)
8648360 Scottish National War Memorial: Bronze Frieze of Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Frieze of Shrine)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Plan (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Plan (b/w photo)
8648354 Scottish National War Memorial: Plan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Memorial)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Entry of the French Army into Mulhouse, Alsace, 9th August 1914 (colour litho)

Entry of the French Army into Mulhouse, Alsace, 9th August 1914 (colour litho)
CHT184984 Entry of the French Army into Mulhouse, Alsace, 9th August 1914 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entree des Francais en Alsace)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625729 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625723 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Armoured Cars (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Armoured Cars (b/w photo)
8660686 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Armoured Cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Armoured Cars)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Howitzers in Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Howitzers in Action (b/w photo)
8660682 Modern armaments, 1938: Howitzers in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howitzers in Action)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Searchlight Apparatus (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Searchlight Apparatus (b/w photo)
8660678 Modern armaments, 1938: Modern Searchlight Apparatus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Searchlight Apparatus)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A Modern Fighting Plane (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Modern Fighting Plane (b/w photo)
8660675 Modern armaments, 1938: A Modern Fighting Plane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Modern Fighting Plane)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A Machine Gun Team in Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Machine Gun Team in Action (b/w photo)
8660660 Modern armaments, 1938: A Machine Gun Team in Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Machine Gun Team in Action)

Background imageWorld War Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck (b/w photo)
8660659 Modern armaments, 1938: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeroplane Alights on Carrier Deck)



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"World War: A Glimpse into the Chaos and Heroism of a Bygone Era" Step back in time to the tumultuous period I, where nations clashed and heroes emerged. Through iconic artworks like Childe Hassam's "Avenue in the Rain, " we witness the somber beauty that was marred by conflict. James Montgomery Flagg's unforgettable "I Want You" poster beckoned young men to join Uncle Sam's army, igniting patriotism across America during 1918 and beyond. Ernest Hemingway, renowned American writer, experienced firsthand the horrors of war as he served as a soldier in Milan, Italy. Gas warfare became a haunting reality on the battlefield; American soldiers demonstrated various gas masks worn by troops from different countries - U. S. , British, French, and German. These protective measures were crucial amidst an environment tainted with deadly chemicals. Howard Chandler Christy's powerful recruiting posters left an indelible mark on history. "Gee. I Wish I Were a Man, I'd Join the Navy" and "I Want You for the Navy" rallied Americans to serve their country at sea. Meanwhile, James Montgomery Flagg captured the spirit of resilience with his Marine Corps recruiting poster titled "First in the Fight. " Ernest Hemingway resurfaces once more through photographs taken at an American Red Cross Hospital in Milan during 1918. His experiences shaped his writing career while shedding light on human endurance amidst chaos. Humor found its place even amid such dire circumstances; a satirical Europe map from 1914 reflects how tensions brewed before erupting into full-scale war. Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov's poignant artwork titled "The War Loan (Poster)" reminds us of both financial sacrifices made for victory and artistic expressions that fueled morale. Finally, we soar above Normandy witnessing landing craft filled with allied troops storming ashore under barrage balloons.