Description
Object description
whole: the 16 images occupy the majority. The title is separate and positioned across the top edge, in black. The text is
separate and placed at the centre, held within a narrow black border, and beneath each image as a caption, 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, military
personnel and civilian war workers.
text: M.50050-H.3697-D.7363-800P.-13.11.41
THE WAR TOLD FOR YOU IN PICTURES
'Covenanter' tanks, fast, tough and agile, the latest addition to Britain's land armada, are taken over by their crews.
The historic meeting - somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean - of two great leaders, Mr. Churchill and President Roosevelt, who met to discuss
the war situation.
They sweep Britain's night skies successfully. Spitfire pilots change over on patrol.
This picture shows the breech of a 9.2 inch coastal defence gun being closed after the shell and charge have been loaded, at a British
coastal defence battery.
One of the greatest air successes of the war. The Flying Fortress, when bombing at height, can neither be seen nor heard by the enemy.
Men of a famous British Regiment are seen jumping a support trench during training exercises.
A magnificent spirit inspires the gigantic efforts of Russia's Red Army. Here is a machine-gun team alert and ready for action.
Spitfires are the British Champion Sky Fighters - Historic Meeting Proving that Britain Rules the Waves - Young British Soldiers Swim
Rivers in Full Kit and with Rifles - British Guns Ready for Any Invasion Attempt - British Women Engage in All Kinds of War Work.
Lads between 18 and 20 years are undergoing strenuous training in Britain. This picture shows them swimming a river in full kit with rifles.
His Majesty King George VI is here seen inspecting the ship's company in a cruiser flagship during his visit to the British Fleet in
Northern waters.
The importance of parachute troops in modern attack is recognised by the British Army. Types of British paratroops are seen here, as they
muster after an engagement.
Bren gun-carriers on reconnaissance in the Western D[esert.]
Mr. Winston Churchill inspected an armoured division during a visit to the English Southern Command. He is examining an American-built M. 3
tank.
British troops in their compact assault boats are seen practising river crossings and landings in exercises in the North of Ireland.
A flotilla of fast, armed motor-boats patrols the network of inland waterways known as the 'Broads' in Britain's defence area, preparing
surprises for any German seaplane that might attempt a 'landing.' A Lewis gunner aboard one of the patrol boats during manoeuvres.
This aircraft of the British Fleet Air Arm is a Blackburn Skua and is about to land on an aircraft-carrier after a reconnaissance flight,
with its flaps down and landing hook ready to engage the arresting gear.
SUNSHINE
British Land Girls are harvesting a magnificent crop of wheat this year.
Picture Sheet No. 26.
Issued by Information Office, P.O. Box 384, Salisbury.
Physical description
Picture Sheet No. 26.
Part of a series of posters produced under the titles 'The War in Pictures' and 'The War Told For You in Pictures'.
M.50050.
H.3697.
D.7363.
800P.