Troop Disembarkation Events

Historical images of soldiers and sailors disembarking from military vessels, showcasing troop movements and ceremonies during and after WWII.

USS Indiana (BB-1) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo tunt of flag display in Harlingen with HR. Ms. Wolf (1954-1984, EX-US PCE 1607) and HR. Ms. Volkerak (1946-1957) and Hollandsdiep (1946-1957). Makes part of the AVDKM 540608 to 540619 object series.

Operation Overlord (the Normandy Landings), June 1944 American wounded who are able to walk, come down the gangway of a US LCT to waiting Red Cross ambulances (not visible) at Southampton Docks.

Disembarkation of soldiers from the "Groote Beer" troop ship in Amsterdam after a long sea trip from Dutch indies. A military music chapel welcomes the soldiers.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure from the ship Volendam to the Netherlands. Demobilizing to the Netherlands. Army commander Lieutenant General S.H. Track and Mans Spoor-Dijkema leave the Volendam after their farewell visit. June 21, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

***** Apollo with Captain ***** in command, is now on her ***** to Jamaica, with relief supplies for victims of the recent ***** which caused so much devastation on the island. The Apollo ***** one of the fastest ships in the British Navy, a mine-layer, and ***** to accompany other units of the Home Fleet on autumn ***** Here blankets are being taken on board the Apollo at Portsmouth, prior ***** her departure. She is carrying 1,500 tents and other stores for the homeless on the island. Mearwhile money continues to pour in for the appeal fund which has been opened in Britain on behalf of the ***** victims in Jamaica. September 28, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

United States Army troops are shown boarding a ship ***** Japanese port, en route to the Republic of Korea to assist United Nations forces in the defense of the Republic against North Korean Communist invaders. January 1, 1950.

USS Indiana (BB-1) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A sailor shooting a line to take a message bag at sea from HMS KELVIN to HMS JACKAL.

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary Koningin Wilhelmina. Viewing by the population of naval units (except submarines and mine sweeps) in the port of Amsterdam. September 1, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Ms. "Willemstad" with detachment soldiers from Suriname, disembarkation of the soldiers. December 21, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Gunboat HR. Ms. "Flores" takes invasion France. Geschuts action. 1944. France, Normandy

Church Services held on rear Gun Deck of U. S. armed merchant ship on way to South West Pacific. Two gunners stand by Anti-Aircraft guns during Sermon. May 03, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office Of War Information Radiophoto).

HMS Newcastle arrives from New Zealand. After visiting Fremantle Melbourne etc. It on a goodwill visit from the far eastern fleet stationed at Singapore.Looking down on the cruiser from the Dockyard Crane showing its massive bridge with its Capt R B Honnywill bring her alongside notice its six forward guns.The cruiser will visit Newcastle after leaving Sydney. October 05, 1955. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

The US Navy during the First World War Gun shield and window fittings to the bridge of an American torpedo boat destroyer.

Anefo photo collection. Minister of War and Marine Ir. C. Staf in Rotterdam. May 1, 1951. Rotterdam, South Holland

Lower: Diver Frank Higgins is lowered from Foremost 17 in diving bell. Higgins directed the laying of explosive charges on the wreck. January 14, 1952.

March 1915. The attack on the Dardanelles. Combat raid Aboard an English cruiser of those that operate in the strait.

Line handlers stand ready near the stern of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV as the ship arrives at the naval station for a five-day goodwill visit. The guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are accompanying the MARSHAL USTINOV on the visit. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). A fishing vessel is being checked again.

"Mendota", 100 lb. Parrott Gun. Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady (American, born Ireland, 1823-1896 New York). Date: 1861-65. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (1st series). Arrival Padang. A LCT comes alongside. November 20, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit of Lieutenant General S.H. Track on the Hospitaal Kota Ontten. Army commander S.H. Track, second from the right between officers. December 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure Zuiderkruis January 1948. The Staff Music KliL plays goodbye. January 24, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "On Board Dutch Trawler" aboard Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Den Helder embarkation of Germans. In Den Helder, the disarmed German soldiers in LCT boats are boarded with destination Harlingen, from which the long journey to the "Heimat" is taken on foot. June 1945. Den Helder

Lct (3) 465 Discharging Matador lorries onto a Landing Ship Dock.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Many helping hands bring women survivors on board as the Carley float is brought alongside HMS TROUNCER. The survivors come from the SS EMPIRE PATROL which caught fire when repatriating 567 Greek refugees from Abyssinia to East Africa. The SS Empire Patrol caught fire 29 September, and sank 1 October 1945, 38 miles off Port Said

"Mendota", 100 lb. Parrott Gun 1861-65 Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady American. "Mendota", 100 lb. Parrott Gun 268279

Cherbourg's Harbour Fortresses Removing The Wounded -- A wounded German N.C.O. being lowered into a sailing boat from one of the Harbour forts after the surrender of the four mighty fortresses which guarded the Harbour. They were the last to give in to the allies. September 11, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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'Le "Goeben" contre le torpilleur "Schastlivyi" (21 sept. 1915); Les marins du torpilleur suivent avec interet le tir inefricace du "Goeben"', 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916".

A Necessary Operation - A never-ending job aboard the 52,000 ton battleship New Jersey in chipping and repainting. Here, the men are chipping in preparation for a new coat of paint. This type of maintenance is as important to the proper functioning of the ship as maintenance of the quad 40's in the foreground. September 21, 1951. (Photo by Official U S Navy Photograph).

A photograph depicting a group of American soldiers participating in an amphibious exercise during the Vietnam War. The soldiers can be seen wearing military uniforms and gear, while engaging in training exercises on a coastline. This image showcases the military activities carried out by the American forces during the war.

The British Army in Burma 1945 Troops disembark from a ship off the coast of Burma, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Submarine 023. October 31, 1947

US Destroyers, December 29, 1949, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boats on patrol, 1940. MTB's in line ahead, showing crew of the lead MTB.

Anti-submarine Warfare during the Second World War - Return From a Patrol To Londonderry, 7 November 1943 Three sailors view numerous destroyers of the escort group B7, which are moored alongside each other after returning home to Londonderry, Northern Ireland fom a patrol in the north Atlantic. Identifiable vessels include HMS VERSATILE, HMS GODAVARI, HMS VANESSA, HMS VIDETTE, HMS ROCHESTER.

Anefo photo collection. Sailors deck ship officer watches. September 19, 1947

Knatchbull M (capt the Hon) Collection On the way to the landing soon after dawn: 25th April 1915. (Gallipoli).

Barrel of a cannon being unloaded in Benghazi, Libya, Italian-Turkish war, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 37, September 15, 1912.

A utility landing craft departs the docking well of the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13). The LCU is being used to aid in the evacuation of approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel from Beirut. Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN)

T109 Mike stand and rocket stand M.M.T 109 (depicted - name)

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Members of the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit, stand in battalion formation on the dock. They were aboard the ship that is behind them, the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9). The Marines were a part of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Beirut, Lebanon. Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force men of a Fighter Control Squadron aboard a lighter bringing them from a transport to shore at Gourock, Scotland. These men were part of a large contingent of Air Force men to arrive in Great Britain. 11 May 1943.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War 'Clear lower deck' on board HMS RODNEY. As many of the ship's company as can leave their work to gather on the upper deck to listen to a special message from their captain. Among other things he is telling them that their ship has been adopted by the London Bankers. Note the Supermarine Walrus aircraft on top of one of the battleships 15 inch gun turrets.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A gun crew at one of the eight barrelled Vickers two pounder mark VIII 'pom-pom' guns on board HMS HOWE.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival 18th Cie A.A.t. Emmahaven Padang. June 26, 1949 a portion of the 18th Cie arrived. A.A.t. per l.s.t. at PADANG. They started with the disembarkation of staff and the large number of cars that with the L.S.t. had come. 26 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Soldiers go aboard the Sainfoin. March 16, 1946. Malacca, Malaysia

Photograph of Four Coast Guardsmen Serving as Scouts and Proceeding in an LCM to the French Invasion Beach. They Agree with Sherman- Four Coast Guardsmen, serving as scouts and proceeding in an LCM to the French invasion beach shortly before H hour, get their heads together and display their full accord with General Sherman on the subject of war. They subjected their knobs to the shearing just to kill time in the English Channel crossing. 1939 - 1967.

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Brigade Princess Irene. Landing Normandy L landing ship vehicles. August 1944. France, Normandy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sea forts in the Thames Estuary: A close up of the fort manned. The crew are at the alert around a 40 mm Bofors gun. These secret forts of the Thames Estuary were an effective defence against attacks by sea and air on the estuary.

Two Marechauseses guard the last minute of a troop transport ship in Amsterdam.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer "Tidore" and "Moratai" to Indonesian navy. January 14, 1950

Demonstrations aboard the mine hunter HR.MS.DRUNEN (M 818)

Delivering a war flag to the Lira torpedo ship anchored at Ponte dei Mille, June 18, 1939, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Return Koningin Wilhelmina with the Piet Hein. September 26, 1947

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

The submarine Hr.Ms. Seal (1961-1990) is ready for the receipt of VIPs visiting the sub-sea service (OZD) in June 1989. In the background an S-FREGAT (1978-2003).

Gun crew at their station on HMAS" "Cairns". May 24, 1944.

DN-SN-87-09944. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A director for the 5.25 inch guns being manned on board HMS KING GEORGE V.

King George VI of England with Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), arrive in Capetown, South Africa, 1947

09/13/1922. San Sebastian - Naval celebration brilliant appearance offered by the deck of the "España" during the celebration organized by the officers of the Battleship.

Troops of the 86th "Blackhawk" Division arriving in New York Harbor after being deployed for military activities during World War I. The soldiers can be seen cheering and expressing their excitement to return home after serving their country. The 86th Division, also known as the "Blackhawks," played a significant role in the war.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Corps Special troops (KST) to priok. Troops with packing leave the landing vessel (LCT). January 29, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). Soldiers on the quay. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Battle School For U-boat Hunters- Royal Naval Training at Tobermory, Mull, Scotland, UK, 1944 As part of their training on HMS WESTERN ISLES at Tobermory, Isle of Mull, sailors 'kedge the anchor', which means that they are moving a ship by means of a hawser attached to a small anchor. The anchor is being lowered over the side to a small dinghy below.

Hr.MS sensor. Buyskes (1973 -....) General Report

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival New Holland in Prique. Repayment proofs, priok. On March 2, 1948, the "New Holland" arrived with 1700 man repayment troops .. February 2, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Naval officers and crew. regina margherita warship 1908.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Departure of a troop transport ship from Tandjong Priok. Staff music knir plays on the quay. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board HMS HERO two sailors are cleaning and sharpening bayonet cutlasses, which are still carried, whilst heading from Alexandria to Haifa for a refit.

I Norrköping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

Boarding of Spanish volunteers on the steamboat San Francisco to go to the war in Cuba 1895. Montevideo, Uruguay. From La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1895

Anefo photo collection. Communication Mijnenweers Abcoude and Naarden Werf Gusto Schiedam. 18 May 1956. Abcoude, Naarden

Comrades Gone: These Stay On. Coast Guard officers and enlisted men stand at attention as a chaplain reads the battle services which will commit battle dead from the ship's company to graves in the South China Sea. The last rites for heroes in action preceding the invasion of Luzon are conducted on the deck of a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport. Confronted by the sad eventualities of war, these men stay on, their determination for victory steeled by the loss of comrades.

African American seamen delivering shells and loading the anti-aircraft gun aboard a vessel on the Atlantic patrol. 1939 - 1945. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans, African-American soldiers, Armed Forces , United States, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Coast Guard, United States. Navy, Military uniforms, Atlantic Ocean, Navies, African American young men, Antiaircraft guns, Battleships

The Royal Navy Durng the Second World War HMS/M SHAKESPEARE returning to Devonport after 19 months operational activity in the Mediterranean. On the bridge of the SHAKESPEARE are, left to right: Lieutenant N D Campbell, RN, of Sevenoaks (Gunnery Officer); Lieutenant W E I Little-John, DSC, RANVR, of Melbourne, Australia (First Lieutenant); Lieutenant M F R Ainlie, DSO, DSC, RN, of Ash Vale, Surrey (Commanding Officer); Sub Lieutenant R G Pearson, RNVR, of Hitchin, Herts (Torpedo Officer); Lieutenant L H Richardson, RN, of Jersey, Channel Islands (Navigating Officer). Naval Radar: The conning tower of the submarine is showing a 291W Air Warning Set.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 Photographed from the deck of the ship that they are disembarking from, American troops can be seen getting into a landing craft personnel (ramped).

Poll photo collection. Israel 1948-1949. Emigrants (Oliem) from different countries on the way to Israel, dancing the "horrah" on deck of the transport ship. To the appearance of David stars that can be lit. January 1, 1948. Israel

King Peter of Yugoslavia Visits the Clyde. 25 January 1943, Greenock, King Peter of Yugoslavia Toured the Clyde on Board a Motor Launch. HM King Peter of Yugoslavia on board a naval motor launch during a visit to the Clyde, with him are: Commander D Joel, RN (behind King Peter), Paymaster Captain K B S Greig, RN, and Captain Lord Inverclyde(extreme right), and two members of his staff.

09/30/1909. Photo Alba. Arrival of the Lancers in Melilla. A barge of the Employees to disembark the Soldiers Docking at the Dock.

During the second proof of the pool star (A 835), the new supply ship for the Royal Navy, it is once again tested whether everything works properly and whether the changes made are now also meet all the requirements. A lookout with the radio depositionpoiler plot of the 1st class (RAPP 1).

Anefo photo collection. Marvo 490006. January 15, 1949

Astor & fiancee in NOMA'S Launch

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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure from the TabInta to the Netherlands. General Dürst Britt personally says goodbye to the repatriating soldiers on board. 26 February 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Lieutenant Sergey Kitaev on the captain's bridge of the cruiser "Admiral Kornilov", Anonymous

Morocco. Englishmen of the Globe Venture Syndicate, captured by troops of the Sultan, on board of the Moroccan steamship "Al-Hassani". The English expedition, aided by the disgruntled natives, occupied the port of Arksis, but were interrupted while disembarking supplies and ammunition by the Jerifian steamer "Al-Hassani". British opened fire from their steamer "Tourmaline" to prevent the capture of one of their boats, but one boat was captured before it could reach the "Tourmaline". Four British and one interpreter were taken prisoners. Photoengraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1898.

U.S. Troops, On Board The U.S.A.T. American Legion, Have Regular Calisthenic Practice While Enroute To Iceland. 6 August 1941.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "On Board Dutch Coaster" aboard Dutch coastener. Anti-aircraft gun. December 1942. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Departure Korea volunteers with the American troop transport ship 'General J.H. McRae '. March 31, 1951. Rotterdam

Off To Guiana To See What All The The Trouble's About -- The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are here seen embarking on the Implacable.The Argylls Embark.With many Korean Veterans among them 700 men of the 1-st battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders embarked at Devonport during the weekend for British Guiana in the fleet carrier Implacable. October 12, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo).

Command transfer A / B from the submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Gelderland (D 811) in April 1973. The Commander Captain-Lieutenant-Ter-Zee A.N. Van der Wiel (1929, and Front Right) transfers the command to the acting commander Lieutenant-Ter-Sea of the first class F. Meijers (1931, behind Katheder).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Zegeis from the Y-Brigade with the Boissevain from Bali to Palembang (Sumatra) 2nd series. Y-brigade in Palembang. Arrival of a lint with number 1040. View on the bow. October 29, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

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