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Mr. Bryan discovers that he can work in harmony with an enemy

Mr. Bryan discovers that he can work in harmony with an enemy

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British soldiers turning a Turkish gun against the enemy during the Mesopotamian campaign

British soldiers turning a Turkish gun against the enemy during the Me...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gen. Douglas (British Army) watching movements of the enemy and directing operations of his forces from observation post in tree top. Dardanelles Campaign

Gen. Douglas (British Army) watching movements of the enemy and direct...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British Red Cross Hospital bombed by the enemy. Salonika Campaign

British Red Cross Hospital bombed by the enemy. Salonika Campaign

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Captured enemy airplane at Salonika

Captured enemy airplane at Salonika

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The battle of Armentieres. On guard against the enemy. April 1918

The battle of Armentieres. On guard against the enemy. April 1918

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Boy's Activities - Drills - Boy Scout Maneuvers in New York City. Member of scouting party climbing tree to locate the "enemy."

Boy's Activities - Drills - Boy Scout Maneuvers in New York City. Memb...

Date Taken: 1917 Photographer: International Film Service Boy's Activities - Drills Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picry... More

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Members of the Camouflage Squad working on a model in which they will develop methods of concealing batteries, roads, etc. from enemy view. The work of camouflage developed in the great war is more important than ever before. It is a regular branch of the army service

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Members of the Camouflage Squad worki...

Date Taken: 3/19/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Soldiers Training

American Red Cross - Prisoners of War - British Red Cross befriends wounded enemy. British Red Cross man giving a wounded German a light

American Red Cross - Prisoners of War - British Red Cross befriends wo...

Date Taken: 10/0/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood American Red Cross - Prisoners of War

The unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. View of the enemy cruiser sunk directly at the shore. May 1918

The unsuccessful attempt of the English against Zeebrugge. View of the...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rescuing an enemy aviator, who crashed, with a German hydroplane. April 1917

Rescuing an enemy aviator, who crashed, with a German hydroplane. Apri...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Instruments - Aircraft Range Finder. British soldiers of the Royal Garrison Artillery using a range finder to get the range of an enemy airplane in France. British Official Photo- from Int. Film Ser

Airplanes - Instruments - Aircraft Range Finder. British soldiers of t...

Date Taken: 1918 Photographer: International Film Service Airplanes - Instruments Public domain photograph - World War One artillery, armed forces, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More

Camouflage - Buildings - Camouflaged gun positions. American gun positions concealed from enemy observation

Camouflage - Buildings - Camouflaged gun positions. American gun posit...

Photographer: Junius Wood Camouflage - Buildings Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Miscellaneous - One of the emplacements from the front, giving an idea of the roof of the dugout, of the size of the opening, in consequence of field of fire. It should be noted, in the construction of emplacements, that the larger the aperture, the more imperfect is the concealment and that the exposure of batteries is being brought close to the line for a given field of fire is made less safe not only by their approach to the enemy, but by the increased difficulty in the constuction and concealment of their position

Camouflage - Miscellaneous - One of the emplacements from the front, g...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Miscellaneous Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Historical - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, a new arm precluded by Armistice. Among new devices which Armistice prevented Royal Air Force from putting into use against enemy was torpedo-aeroplane. Considered to be greater potential value than submarine, and would doubtless have proved astonishingly efficient. Central News Service

Airplanes - Historical - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, a new arm precluded by...

Photographer: Central News Service Airplanes - Historical Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Submarine warfare. Firing a shot at an enemy steamer in order to stop it. April 1917

Submarine warfare. Firing a shot at an enemy steamer in order to stop ...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Flight - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, A new arm precluded by Armistice. Among new devices which Armistice prevented Royal Air Force from putting into use against enemy was torpedo-aeroplane. Considered to be greater potential value than submarine, and would doubtless have proved astonishingly efficient. Central News Service

Airplanes - Flight - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, A new arm precluded by Arm...

Photographer: Central News Service Airplanes - Flight Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Wings - Wings of new type De Haviland Plane. Planes of this type created a favorable impression with their flight over enemy territory. Inter. Film Ser

Airplanes - Wings - Wings of new type De Haviland Plane. Planes of thi...

Photographer: International Film Service Airplanes - Wings Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Scouts - The Belgian Sniping and Machine Gun Center, developed by Capitaine Dordu, Belgian Army. A hood and cloak for a camouflaged listener or sniper. The duties of these men are are to enter no-man's-land at night and to there conceal themselves and remain during the following day, observing and listening to the enemy's activities. This service should form a part of the sniping service

Camouflage - Scouts - The Belgian Sniping and Machine Gun Center, deve...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Scouts Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Operations - French planes ready to leave on bombardment flight. Number of French planes ready to start on bombardment flight over enemy lines. From Capt. Wm. A. Moore

Airplanes - Operations - French planes ready to leave on bombardment f...

Photographer: French Official Photo Airplanes - Operations Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Italian Observation Balloons keep vigilent eye on enemy. Italian observation balloon attached to a small steamer which can patrol the coast. The observers are up practically all the time, and the Austrians have no opportunity to spring a surprise attack

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Italian Observation Balloons...

Photographer: Helen W.J. Kirtland Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alien Property Custodian - Property Seized - Enemy Alien Property. Botany Worsted Mills, spinning department

Alien Property Custodian - Property Seized - Enemy Alien Property. Bot...

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Camouflage - Smoke Screens - U.S. Naval Destroyers laying a "smoke screen." Manner in which two or more U.S. Destroyers would proceed to lay a smoke screen, effectively concealing vessels from the eye and reach of enemy submarine

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - U.S. Naval Destroyers laying a "smoke scr...

Date Taken: 3/30/1919 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Smoke Screens

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - In camouflaged position. Soldier of the 63rd. Regt. Inf. camouflaged and dug in a concealed rifle pit with his rapid fire new model French Chauchat rifle. The barrel of the rifle is camouflaged a green to correspond with the leaves he has heaped up around him and an enemy observer couldn't see him

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - In camouflaged position. Soldier of t...

Photographer: Chas. Feinberg Camouflage - Soldiers Training Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Artillery - No German airman comes near this well camouflaged anti-aircraft gun. It is well camouflaged to hide it from enemy aircraft and is so mounted that it can be swing into any position with ease

Camouflage - Artillery - No German airman comes near this well camoufl...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Artillery Public domain photograph of World War One military equipment, vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies - Independence Day Parades (All States) - Manufacturing war materials for the government. Cylinder finishing department float of Harrisburg Pipe & Pipe Bending Co., Harrisburg, PA. Fourth of July parade, 1918. Tallest cylinders on left used by United States and French Armies as nitrogen containers for balloon service; smaller cylinders in background, as gas and liquid containers; small cylinders in foreground used in trench warfare service, to sound alarm of gas attack by enemy, a horn being applied to valve opening, and compressed air allowed to escape through horn. Red Cross Oxygen cylinders were used in all Army and Navy Hospitals

Ceremonies - Independence Day Parades (All States) - Manufacturing war...

Photographer: Harrisburg Chamber Commerce Ceremonies - Independence Day Parades (All States) Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Operations - Returning from a flight over enemy territory. French airplane returning to an aerodrome on the Marne after a bombarding flight over enemy territory. From Capt. William A. Moore

Airplanes - Operations - Returning from a flight over enemy territory....

Photographer: From Capt. William A. Moore Airplanes - Operations Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Members of the Camouflage Squad with some of the models they use in their training work. The men have many new ideas which they will put into use to deceive enemy eyes, and make "things seem what they ain't."

Camouflage - Soldiers Training - Members of the Camouflage Squad with ...

Date Taken: 4/19/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Soldiers Training

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - American dirigible in France. This photograph shows the nose of an American dirigible somewhere in France on which is mounted a Lewis Machine Gun used against enemy aviators

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - American dirigible in France...

Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Wooden Guns - Imitation gun used for drawing the enemy's fire. Unsuccessful because not sufficiently camouflaged

Camouflage - Wooden Guns - Imitation gun used for drawing the enemy's ...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Wooden Guns Public domain photograph - World War One artillery, armed forces, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl ... More

Submarine warfare. After the sinking of an enemy steamer. The crew of the steamer is towed by the submarine towards land. April 1917

Submarine warfare. After the sinking of an enemy steamer. The crew of ...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph of a navy ship, warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artists - French Artworks - Famous painting by Lieut. Henri Farre. The 45th victory of Guynemer. The enemy aeroplane is shown in a spinning nose dive. Its pilot and observer were thrown by the violence in spinning

Artists - French Artworks - Famous painting by Lieut. Henri Farre. The...

Photographer: Peter A. Juley Artists - French Artworks Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The retreat of the German front at the Somme. Rear guard action. Expecting enemy divisions. March1917

The retreat of the German front at the Somme. Rear guard action. Expec...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Miscellaneous - Shows the gun emplacement from the rear; one of the ammunition racks is at the side of the piece. The amount of water in the emplacement shows the need of issuing pumps to batteries dug in below the normal water level. The burlap covering the square black shadow at the rear of the piece is obviously not sufficient, and a good enemy air service should have detected the battery on this weakness

Camouflage - Miscellaneous - Shows the gun emplacement from the rear; ...

Photographer: Major Francis T. Colby, U.S.A. Camouflage - Miscellaneous Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chemical Warfare Service - Drills - Masks - This picture illustrates the respiratory drill which is held behind the British lines every time a company leaves for the trenches. The proper use and adjustment is demonstrated in this drill as its purpose is to prevent suffering in the enemy's gas attacks.

Chemical Warfare Service - Drills - Masks - This picture illustrates t...

Original Caption: This picture illustrates the respiratory drill which is held behind the British lines every time a company leaves for the trenches. The proper use and adjustment is demonstrated in this drill... More

In the battle sector between St. Quentin and Laon. Advanced machine gun posts observing enemy movement. March 1917

In the battle sector between St. Quentin and Laon. Advanced machine gu...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artists - French Artworks - "Voluntaire" Watercolor executed by a soldier with the French Army in 1917, depicting a soldier who has volunteered to go out and cut the enemy wires. Such works are sold in this country by the Comite' des Etudiants Americains de l'Ecole des Beaux Arts to increase the funds of the organization

Artists - French Artworks - "Voluntaire" Watercolor executed by a sold...

Photographer: Henry R. Sedgewick Artists - French Artworks Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alien Property Custodian - Sale of Property - Tobacco for Austria confiscated by U.S. Nearly four and a half million pounds of tobacco, purchased by Austria before the break in friendly relations, was confiscated by the U.S. Gov. and sold at public auction. The sale was held at the old tobacco exchange at Richmond, VA. The photograph shows prospective buyers on the scene of the sale. This is the first public sale of enemy property by the Alien Property Custodian, May 20, 1918. International Film Service

Alien Property Custodian - Sale of Property - Tobacco for Austria conf...

Date Taken: 5/20/1918 Photographer: International Film Service Alien Property Custodian - Sale of Property

Airplanes - Parts - How airman sees above plane. Airman's window from above. This enables him to see above his planes, that he may guard himself against an enemy swooping down upon him

Airplanes - Parts - How airman sees above plane. Airman's window from ...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Airplanes - Parts Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Departure from the Somme. Retreating demolition detachment shortly before the arival of enemy cavalry

Departure from the Somme. Retreating demolition detachment shortly bef...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The crew of an enemy steamer is taken off by the crew of the submanine. April 1917

The crew of an enemy steamer is taken off by the crew of the submanine...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph of a navy ship, warship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - How the U.S. Navy lays a smoke screen. In North Sea, showing U.S. Naval destroyers laying down effective "smoke screen." The camouflaged vessel is effectively hidden from enemy's view by intense screen of smoke

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - How the U.S. Navy lays a smoke screen. In...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Camouflage - Smoke Screens Public domain photograph of United States navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Smoke Screen device. French officer demonstrates Fumigene, a cloud forming gas. The gas is contained in a tube and when released forms a heavy smoke screen completely hiding from view objects for several yards around. Those tubes are now used to hide artillery and troop movements from enemy observers

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Smoke Screen device. French officer demon...

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Camouflage - Smoke Screens Public domain photograph - World War One artillery, armed forces, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At the Doiran front. Bulgarian telephone station with trench periscope observing the enemy's position. March 1917

At the Doiran front. Bulgarian telephone station with trench periscope...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Types - English Aviation Camp on Aisne Front, France. English Handley-Page bombing plane with two Rolls-Royce motors, just before departing to bomb enemy lines. It has generally been used for night bombing, but has also been used for day bombing

Airplanes - Types - English Aviation Camp on Aisne Front, France. Engl...

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Airplanes - Types Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Airplanes - Miscellaneous - Marines at practice with airplane guns; Miami, FLA. The gunner or observer aboard an airship must be on the alert for enemy planes. These marine aviators are practicing shooting at miniature planes

Airplanes - Miscellaneous - Marines at practice with airplane guns; Mi...

Date Taken: 6/0/1918 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood Airplanes - Miscellaneous Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More

The retreat of the German army at the somme. Rear action. Expecting an enemy division, March 1917

The retreat of the German army at the somme. Rear action. Expecting an...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colleges and Universities -West Point - U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Example of mining enemy fortification works

Colleges and Universities -West Point - U.S. Military Academy, West Po...

Colleges and Universities -West Point Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colleges and Universities - Culver Military Academy - Military operations at Culver Military Academy, Culver, Indiana. Charging on the enemy in practice drill

Colleges and Universities - Culver Military Academy - Military operati...

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Colleges and Universities - Princeton - R.O.T.C. Princeton, New Jersey. Captain De Formestreax, French instructor, showing cadets how to connect trenches in sight of the enemy

Colleges and Universities - Princeton - R.O.T.C. Princeton, New Jersey...

Photographer: Orren Jack Turner Colleges and Universities - Princeton Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The retreat of the german army at the Somme. Reserves expecting enemy divisions. March 1917

The retreat of the german army at the Somme. Reserves expecting enemy ...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) - Harvard R.O.T.C. in training at Camp Devens, Ayer, Massachusetts. Producing the effect of jumping into the enemy trenches

Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - Reserve Officers' Tra...

Date Taken: 1918 Photographer: Herbert Turner Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Hiding troop movements by smoke screens. American infantrymen are perfecting a scheme for throwing smoke before their advance, thus baffling the enemy in his attempt to determine where the next strike will take place

Camouflage - Smoke Screens - Hiding troop movements by smoke screens. ...

Photographer: Harris & Ewing Camouflage - Smoke Screens Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Dirigible Balloon above Battleship Pennsylvania lying at anchor in Hudson River. One of the balloons that patrolled the coast over the Flagship Pennsylvania now at anchor in the Hudson River. These balloons at sea to detect submarines and other enemy craft

Balloons - Flights with Ships in View - Dirigible Balloon above Battle...

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Balloons - Flights with Ships in View Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

House of "Hunts Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

House of "Hunts Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

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House of "Clarence Hunts Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

House of "Clarence Hunts Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

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House of "Makes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

House of "Makes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Public domain photograph related to native Americans, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Reservations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Pine Ridge Agency: Miscellaneous Photographs

House of "Laura Takes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

House of "Laura Takes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

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House of "Makes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

House of "Makes Enemy" - Bureau of Indian Affairs

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World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni receives congratulations and applause fom Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California after receiving the Bronze Star. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of ...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni receives congratulations and applause fom Major... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands at attention after placing a wreath on an artillery piece, at a dedication ceremony for an artillery gun park in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The park was named after USMC Private First Class (PFC) Harold C. Agerholm, 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously during World War II for action against Japanese forces on Saipan and rescuing forty-five casualties under heavy enemy fire

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands at attention after placing a wr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MARFORLANT Scene C... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing and assembled guests after receiving the Bronze Star from United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers involved. The ...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing ... More

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighboring island of Saipan during World War II (WWII) came to pay respects to fallen comrades during a 60th Anniversary reunion. These veterans had family and friends stationed on Guam, and they didn't learn of their fates for years following the war. They came today with their families to place flowers, burn incense, light candles and give prayers at Tarague Beach a sight of major conflict during the war. The Japanese tank units at Tarague were the last enemy tanks on Guam and with their destruction by the United States Marine Corp (USMC) all organized resistance on Guam had ended

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

The Media interviews retired US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Samuel Mastrogiacomo after being presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Medal by Brigadier General (BGEN) Christopher Joniec, Commander of the 514th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Air Force Reserve (AFR), McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ). MSGT Mastrogiacomo, a World War II tail gunner with the Army Air Force is being recognized after 59 years, for extraordinary achievement in the destruction of five enemy aircraft while flying on bombardment missions

The Media interviews retired US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Came... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing and assembled guests after receiving the Bronze Star from United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers involved. The ...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing ... More

Mrs. Joan Dawson receives cased colors for 4th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, during the dedication ceremony for an artillery gun park in Camp Lejeune, NC. The park is named after her brother USMC Private First Class (PFC) Harold C. Agerholm, 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously during World War II for action against Japanese forces on Saipan and rescuing forty-five casualties under heavy enemy fire

Mrs. Joan Dawson receives cased colors for 4th Battalion, 10th Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MARFORLANT Scene C... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant (LT) Richard "Hank" Sciaroni stands with Major General (MGEN) Paul D. Monroe, USA, (right), the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Eshoo, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during WWII. LT Sciaroni was a navigator on a B-24 shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow aircrew members to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant (LT) Richard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant (LT) Richard "Hank" Sciaroni stands with Major General (MGEN) Paul D. ... More

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighboring island of Saipan during World War II (WWII) came to pay respects to fallen comrades during a 60th Anniversary reunion. These veterans had family and friends stationed on Guam, and they didn't learn of their fates for years following the war. They came today with their families to place flowers, burn incense, light candles and give prayers at Tarague Beach a sight of major conflict during the war. The Japanese tank units at Tarague were the last enemy tanks on Guam and with their destruction by the United States Marine Corp (USMC) all organized resistance on Guam had ended

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant David Dunlap reads the citation to accompany the Bronze Star Award to World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni. Standing with Sciaroni are Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California, Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT...

Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant David Dunlap reads the citation to accom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Command Chief Master Sergeant David Dunlap reads the citation to accompany the Bronze Star Award to World War II veteran and fo... More

United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California speaks to World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers involved. The Representative, in a ceremony at the 129th...

United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California speaks to World War II veteran and fo... More

United States Representative Anna G. Esho, from the 14th Congressional District, California presents the Bronze Star Medal to World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California while Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard looks on. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the ...

United States Representative Anna G. Esho, from the 14th Congressional...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Representative Anna G. Esho, from the 14th Congressional District, California presents the Bronze Star Medal to W... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni sits with Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, while United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California speaks. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award 1LT Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni sits with Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adj... More

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighboring island of Saipan during World War II (WWII) came to pay respects to fallen comrades during a 60th Anniversary reunion. These veterans had family and friends stationed on Guam, and they didn't learn of their fates for years following the war. They came today with their families to place flowers, burn incense, light candles and give prayers at Tarague Beach a sight of major conflict during the war. The Japanese tank units at Tarague were the last enemy tanks on Guam and with their destruction by the United States Marine Corp (USMC) all organized resistance on Guam had ended

Twenty-seven Japanese veterans from tank units stationed on the neighb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis III, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

A US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) M1A1 90mm antiaircraft gun sits in the middle of the town square, near the church of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, located in Eglise, France. During WWII the Church was the site where a USA Paratrooper, John Steel, found himself suspended in his harness and was used as a target by the enemy

A US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) M1A1 90mm antiaircraft gun sits i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Richard C. Smeeth, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

Marisco Ltd. workers repair the aging hull of the decommissioned Balao Class Submarine BOWFIN (SS 287) in a floating dry dock at their shipyard near the former Naval Air Station (NAS) Barber's Point, Hawaii (HI), during a restoration project. BOWFIN served as a floating museum for 23 years, and is moored next to the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39) Memorial visitor's center. Known as the Pearl Harbor Avenger, the BOWFIN was launched one year to the day after the December 7th, 1941 attack. The ship is credited with sinking 44 enemy ships during the course of her nine extraordinary war patrols

Marisco Ltd. workers repair the aging hull of the decommissioned Balao...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Ryan C. Mcginley, Usn Re... More

High-angle starboard bow view of the Ex-US Navy (USN) decommissioned Balao Class Submarine USS BOWFIN (SS 287) as it sits in dry dock during a restoration project at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The BOWFIN, a World War Two (WWII) Submarine, has served as a floating museum for over 23 years, and is moored next to the USS ARIZONA Memorial Visitor's Center. Known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger," BOWFIN was launched one year to the day after Dec. 7, 1941 and was credited with sinking 44 enemy ships during the course of her nine extraordinary war patrols

High-angle starboard bow view of the Ex-US Navy (USN) decommissioned B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Ryan C. Mcgin, Usn Release Status: Released ... More

US Navy (USN) MASTER CHIEF Quartermaster (QMCM) Kobel (right), Command MASTER CHIEF (CMDMC) of the Naval Leadership Training Unit (NLTU), speaks with retired USN Lieutenant (LT) John W. Finn about an entry in a CHIEF's Charge Book. Newly selected CHIEF PETTY Officers (CPO) carry this book during the weeks prior to official promotion collecting words of wisdom and encouragement from more senior personnel. LT Finn is the oldest living Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. USN Admiral (ADM) Chester Nimitz awarded LT Finn the Medal of Honor for his actions at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. While taking heavy enemy machine-gun strafing fire, LT Finn manned a.50-caliber machine gun on an...

US Navy (USN) MASTER CHIEF Quartermaster (QMCM) Kobel (right), Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) MASTER CHIEF Quartermaster (QMCM) Kobel (right), Command MASTER CHIEF (CMDMC) of the Naval Leadership Training Uni... More

"The Enemy must be hit hard, and hit hard, from many directions that he will never know which is his bow and which is his stern." The President reporting on the Casablanca Conference. [Gropper]

"The Enemy must be hit hard, and hit hard, from many directions that h...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Record of The ENEMY [Ben Nason]

The Record of The ENEMY [Ben Nason]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain scan of World War Two propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bits Of News Give The Enemy Clues. THINK TWICE before YOU TALK!-- Contributed by your 7UP bottler

Bits Of News Give The Enemy Clues. THINK TWICE before YOU TALK!-- Con...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Another Enemy to Conquer: Forest Fires; 9 Out of 10 Can Be Prevented

Another Enemy to Conquer: Forest Fires; 9 Out of 10 Can Be Prevented

This poster of squirrels reacting with alarm to a forest fire was developed by the War Advertising Council in 1944. It was intended to bring attention to the vital need for forests in the war effort. Feedback ... More

Artwork: "Enemy Tanks at Ponte Rotto"Artist: Mitchell Siporin, Anzio, Italy, 1944

Artwork: "Enemy Tanks at Ponte Rotto"Artist: Mitchell Siporin, Anzio, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Mitchell Siporin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Inchon Residents Return to the Streets and Normal Way of Living as U.S. Marines March Through to Engage Enemy at Seoul

Inchon Residents Return to the Streets and Normal Way of Living as U.S...

Original Caption: Inchon residents return to the streets and normal way of living as U. S. Marines march through to engage enemy at Seoul. 1st MarDiv. Korea. Photog: F. C. Kerr. General Photograph File of th... More

First Marine Division Infantrymen Take to a Rugged Hillside in Wiping Out Enemy Troops Who Have Set up a Road Block Against the Allied Advance

First Marine Division Infantrymen Take to a Rugged Hillside in Wiping ...

Original Caption: PAVING THE WAY – First Marine Division infantrymen take to a rugged hillside in wiping out enemy troops who have set up a road block against the allied advance. 1st MarDiv. Korea. Photog: ... More

PO-230-B Totalitarianism is Your Enemy

PO-230-B Totalitarianism is Your Enemy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: USIS - Rangoon Post: RPC - Manila Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Communists Are Your Enemy, United States information service propaganda

Communists Are Your Enemy, United States information service propagand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: USIS - Rangoon Post: RPC - Manila Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

An Air Force F-100D Super Sabre aircraft fires a salvo of 2.75-inch rockets against an enemy position in South Vietnam. Super Sabre pilots are noted for their accuracy during bombing and strafing runs with the supersonic fighter

An Air Force F-100D Super Sabre aircraft fires a salvo of 2.75-inch ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saigon Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AN air-to-air right side view of a U.S. Air Force 0-1E Bird Dog aircraft. The aircraft is used as a forward air control aircraft throughout South Vietnam. The forward air controller (FAC) spots suspected enemy strongholds and fires smoke rockets to mark the target for strike aircraft. Following a strike the FAC assesses bomb damage

AN air-to-air right side view of a U.S. Air Force 0-1E Bird Dog aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saigon Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three members of the 311th Air Commando Squadron, PHAN Rang Air Base, watch as the cargo which they have just parachuted from their C-123 Provider aircraft, floats down to the Marine defenders of embattled Khe Sanh. Airdrops such as this have become almost daily affairs since the enemy began its big push in the area

Three members of the 311th Air Commando Squadron, PHAN Rang Air Base, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khe Sanh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An HH-43 Pedro (Huskie) helicopter is used to rescue a downed airman from an enemy infested jungle in Southeast Asia

An HH-43 Pedro (Huskie) helicopter is used to rescue a downed airman f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a high-altitude supersonic target (HAST). This subscale, air-launched aerial target simulates enemy threat aircraft and missiles through the 1990s. The rocket-powered 20-foot HAST uses preprogrammed as well as command guidance. The HAST was developed by Beech Aircraft

A view of a high-altitude supersonic target (HAST). This subscale, air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A soldier watches for the enemy as his M88 recovery vehicle, armed with an M60 machine gun, is ferried across the Cowhouse River during the joint services Operation GALLANT CREW '77

A soldier watches for the enemy as his M88 recovery vehicle, armed wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT CREW '77 Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Barry... More

An assault force move toward simulated "enemy" positions during a mock assault conducted as part of a firepower demonstration for President Carter

An assault force move toward simulated "enemy" positions during a mock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dennis Fisher Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Marines from the Training and Audiovisual Support Center crawl under barbed wire toward "enemy" positions during combat awareness training

Marines from the Training and Audiovisual Support Center crawl under b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Base, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T. S. Orlando Release Status:... More

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a mounted patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, in order to disrupt any enemy activity on Dec. 30, 2004. The Marines are stuck in heavy snow and had to move on foot. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y... More

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a mounted patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, in order to disrupt any enemy activity on Dec. 30, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y... More

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a convoy patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, in order to disrupt any enemy activity on Dec. 31, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps troops in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y... More

A hand-sketched illustration by US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Jack M. Carrillo, showing USMC, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) assigned to Delta/Company, 1ST Tank Battalion, making enemy contact as they attempt to cross the New Saddam Bridge located in Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The road ahead was un-passable at the time due to anti-tank mines that were later cleared

A hand-sketched illustration by US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jack M. Carrillo, USMC Release Status: Released t... More

A Marine officer armed with an M-16A1 rifle searches for the "enemy" as he patrols through the woods. He is undergoing combat tactics training, part of the Infantry Officer course at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

A Marine officer armed with an M-16A1 rifle searches for the "enemy" a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT G.T. Shingu Release Status: ... More

A1C Francis N. Aronce, 60th Security Police Squadron, covers a four-man fire team as they patrol the area looking for enemy agents during exercise Reforger '80. On his back he carries a light anti-tank weapon

A1C Francis N. Aronce, 60th Security Police Squadron, covers a four-ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Thompson Releas... More

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