British paratroops inside a Dakota transport aircraft on their way to Holland during 1st Airborne Division's operation to Arnhem, 17 September 1944. Christmas Three 8-inch howitzers of 39th

Three 8-inch howitzers of 39th Siege Battery

watches the beginning of the German retreat from El Alamein from the turret of his Grant Tank

Winston Churchill raises his hat in salute during an inspection of the 1st American Squadron of the Home Guard at Horse Guards Parade in London

Gunboat HMS KILDANGAN in dazzle camouflage

on duty in Blitz-damaged Bermondsey

British paratroops inside a Dakota transport aircraft on their way to Holland during 1st Airborne Division's operation to Arnhem, 17 September 1944. Christmas Three 8-inch howitzers of 39thBritish paratroops inside a C 47 transport plane to land with the First Allied Airborne Army on enemy held Holland.