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Aug 29 1916 At Pont-Arcy, France, this photo, IWM Q 49094, shows a using a periscope attachment fitted to butt of rifle. The image has been colourized by
2nd photo shows Poilu operating a periscope rifle, colourized by Irootoko Jr. https://t.co/zFv9LmAIBM

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2021-08-29

Often referred to as the 'Forgotten War', highlighted by the incredible sacrifices made by the many tribes & of course their four-legged companions.


📷 IWM LD 3159
THIS PARTY CONSISTS OF THE OFFICIAL CAMERA-MAN, AN ARMY OBSERVER, THE ARTIST, & AN ESCORT OF HAKA CHINS.

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2021-08-22

The detail in these portraits is exquisite.
Many local tribesmen such as these would have bravely assisted through the hills of Assam in 1944.


📷 IWM LD 3331
KAMHAU TRIBE LEVIES FROM TONGEHANG VILLAGE.

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2021-08-22

In the background seem to be photos of the Zeebrugge Raid, First Ostend Raid and Second Ostend Raid including IWM Q 20648B?

Challenge! Can you find the rest?
these should be easier than the last one.
https://t.co/ZbCwnDgnPE https://t.co/yvETHAIvly

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2021-08-18

Jun 26 1918 Near Pernes, war photographer David McLellan takes these photos of a former London double-decker bus (B.2125), camouflage painted, converted to a travelling loft for carrier pigeons.

IWM Q 9000, IWM Q 8998, IWM Q 8999

26 June 1918-06-26

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2021-06-27

Apr 27 1918 IWM Q 112258 Americans wearing body armour after bullet test
Jul 31 1917 Ernest Brooks photo, IWM Q 2636, of 3 Irish Guards wearing German body-armour. Colourized by Leo Courvoisier
Death Company Body Armour, Italy developed body armour for “Compagnie tagliafili”

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2021-04-27

A bit of Humber LRC art for your Monday morning!

ATS electricians and fitters, REME workshops at Ashford, 1944.
Watercolour by Stella Schmolle.

Art.IWM ART LD 3764

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2021-03-15

Apr 10 1917 War photographer John Warwick Brooke took a picture, IWM Q 6301, of "Lusitania" of the 1st Tank Brigade going forward along a ruined street in Arras. As C47 part of C Bn, 9th Company on Apr 10 1917 it was destroyed by a friendly fire incident
https://t.co/orBA2izLpu

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2020-12-30

31 October 1940 passed without significant aerial conflict but later became regarded officially as the last day of the Battle of Britain.
501 Squadron saw extensive action during the Battle of Britain, with 19 pilots killed, more than any other squadron.

©IWM

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2020-10-31

In a farmyard..pure watercolour iwm2021

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2020-06-22

I..iwm...j. juwst a teewnage d..diwtbag bawyb..bawy... b.*bursts into tears*

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2020-02-19

Toys and childhood innocence provide welcome respite from constant reminders of humanities inhumanity and idiocy. Here a small toy dog made from army blankets for the daughter of Sgt Watts. IWM North

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2020-02-01

From personal responses to official recordings, art is crucial to our understanding and remembrance of the Holocaust. These 12 pieces capture the ongoing legacy of loss, desperation and exclusion: https://t.co/2pkF6pmxTM

© IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 5468)

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2020-01-28

This work by Edward Ardizzone shows a Jewish family leaning against each other, asleep on a bench in a shelter. It was painted in 1940 during the Blitz in the East End of London, which the artist had been appointed to record. © IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 467)

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2019-08-21

Blitzed City with Self Portrait John Minton (1917–1957)
IWM (Imperial War Museums)

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2018-08-11

Artist Evelyn De Morgan was a signatory for the 1889 "Declaration in Favour of Women's Suffrage"

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2016-03-08

My study for today of the B Type bus from IWM currently at

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2014-10-10