The War Told for You in Pictures

whole: the 14 images occupy the majority. The title is separate and positioned across the top edge, in black. The text is separate and located in the upper centre and beneath each image as a caption, also in black. All set against a white background. image: a series of photographs illustrating different aspects of the Allied war effort, including depictions of military vehicles and military personnel. text: M.50022 - H.2979 - D.4237 - 500C. - 22.4.40. THE WAR TOLD FOR YOU IN PICTURES BRITAIN'S COMMAND OF THE SEAS - SOLDIERS OF AUSTRALIA AND INDIA PREPARE - SOUTH AFRICAN MINESWEEPERS AT WORK - THE EYES OF THE NAVY - FRENCH SOLDIER'S BRAVERY WITH BRITISH TROOPS. Small but Fast. Torpedo boats of the Royal Navy at speed. They are armed with torpedos, depth charges and anti-aircraft guns. Command of the Seas. Britain's newest and greatest liner, Queen Elizabeth, on her maiden voyage to New York. Her safety was assured by Britain's command of the seas. There He Is! British anti-craft [sic] crews in France are always on the alert. French Soldier Decorated. A French Sergeant-Major being decorated by Lord Gort, the British Commander-in-Chief, for his bravery with a British patrol. Guns for Merchant Ships. These high-angle guns will be put in British merchant ships to protect them from German aircraft and submarines. Ready for anything. These Australian soldiers will give enemy aircraft a warm reception. About to Speak. A British gun crew loading up under camouflage in France. South African Minesweeper. These little fishing vessels regularly sweep Table Bay for mines. Indian Soldiers in Training. Some of the thousands of Indian soldiers who have answered the Empire's call. Adding the Sting. Bullets for the machine-guns on the wing of a British fighter in France. Modern Cavalry. A squadron of British light tanks ready for action. They can travel over the roughest country. American Help for Allies. A bomber built in the United States being put ashore at a British port. Eyes of the Navy. Swordfish torpedo-bombers of the Fleet Air Arm flying over H.M.S. Manchester. Finding the Range. Range-finders and signallers at work on a British warship. On them depends the accuracy of the guns. The Graf Spee battle showed how accurate the British naval gunners are. Picture Sheet No. 7 Issued by Information Office, P.O. Box 384, Salisbury.

Picture Sheet No. 7. Part of a series of posters produced under the titles 'The War in Pictures' and 'The War Told For You in Pictures'. M.50022. H.2979. D.4237. 500C.

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