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Vietnam: General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952), was a French military hero and commander in the First Indochina War. Having fought in the First World War and Rif War (Second Moroccan War), the aristocratic de Tassigny (nickname: 'Roi Jean') was a hero of the Free French in World War II. Later, he commanded French troops in Indochina during the First Indochina War. He won three major victories at Vinh Yen, Mao Khe and Yen Cu Ha and successfully defended the north of the country against the Viet Minh but his only son, Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, was killed in action during the war. Stock Photo

RM2B00YRX–Vietnam: General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889-1952), was a French military hero and commander in the First Indochina War. Having fought in the First World War and Rif War (Second Moroccan War), the aristocratic de Tassigny (nickname: 'Roi Jean') was a hero of the Free French in World War II. Later, he commanded French troops in Indochina during the First Indochina War. He won three major victories at Vinh Yen, Mao Khe and Yen Cu Ha and successfully defended the north of the country against the Viet Minh but his only son, Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, was killed in action during the war.

Originally an American Cemetery, this is now the largest German WW2 burial ground outside of Germany. It contains the graves of 38,962 soldiers of the '39-'45 war and 541 of the '14-'18 war. Initially a temporary American cemetery, it was ceded to the Germans during '46-'47. The Belgian authorities then transferred all German soldiers killed in Belgium to Lommel, as well as the First World War burials originally made at Leopoldsburg. One cross was erected for every two burials so that nearly 20,000 crosses covered the 16 hectare site. Between 1978-80 the original enamel name-plates were chan Stock Photo

RM2M99T0B–Originally an American Cemetery, this is now the largest German WW2 burial ground outside of Germany. It contains the graves of 38,962 soldiers of the '39-'45 war and 541 of the '14-'18 war. Initially a temporary American cemetery, it was ceded to the Germans during '46-'47. The Belgian authorities then transferred all German soldiers killed in Belgium to Lommel, as well as the First World War burials originally made at Leopoldsburg. One cross was erected for every two burials so that nearly 20,000 crosses covered the 16 hectare site. Between 1978-80 the original enamel name-plates were chan

A portrait of Private Douglas Buxton, 2/3rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) who was killed in action on 13/05/1917 aged 25 in the Second Battle of Bullecourt, France, during the First World War. Stock Photo

RM2WKYD4X–A portrait of Private Douglas Buxton, 2/3rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) who was killed in action on 13/05/1917 aged 25 in the Second Battle of Bullecourt, France, during the First World War.

The La Targette area of the Neuville-Saint-Vaast military cemetery, located in Pas de Calais, northern France. It predominantly holds the graves of soldiers killed in the Second Battle of Artois, in May 1915. The cemetery opened in 1919 and contains the remains of 42,000 soldiers killed during the First World War. Stock Photo

RM2M984KY–The La Targette area of the Neuville-Saint-Vaast military cemetery, located in Pas de Calais, northern France. It predominantly holds the graves of soldiers killed in the Second Battle of Artois, in May 1915. The cemetery opened in 1919 and contains the remains of 42,000 soldiers killed during the First World War.

Nakajima Hon-machi was 100-700 metres from the centre of the atomic blast that was unleashed on Hiroshima during the Second World War. The 'Little Boy' atomic bomb directly killed 80,000 people when it was first dropped but injuries and radiation effects brought the total number of casualties to 90,000-140,000 by the end of the following six months. The shockwave from the attack completely destroyed 69% of the city's building structures. Stock Photo

RMEC80XH–Nakajima Hon-machi was 100-700 metres from the centre of the atomic blast that was unleashed on Hiroshima during the Second World War. The 'Little Boy' atomic bomb directly killed 80,000 people when it was first dropped but injuries and radiation effects brought the total number of casualties to 90,000-140,000 by the end of the following six months. The shockwave from the attack completely destroyed 69% of the city's building structures.

Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister. Pictured in The Tatler during the First World War - the magazine comments that she 'has done a great deal of good work for the benefit of both our own and our allies' fighting men.' Her brother-in-law Raymond Asquith was killed in action later that year and Cynthia had already lost her brother, Lord Elcho. Stock Photo

RM2RGDN06–Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister. Pictured in The Tatler during the First World War - the magazine comments that she 'has done a great deal of good work for the benefit of both our own and our allies' fighting men.' Her brother-in-law Raymond Asquith was killed in action later that year and Cynthia had already lost her brother, Lord Elcho.

Caption below from Travel France website and is subject to copyright. La Targette French cemetery is located in La Targette in Neuville-Saint-Vaast. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during the battles of Artois WWI, and 593 killed during WWII. The village was completely destroyed during the Second Battle of Artois, an offensive that took place in May 1915. La Targette French Cemetery is located next to the British war cemetery, along the D55 road that links Lens to Maroeuil. La Targette French Cemetery was open in 1919. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during t Stock Photo

RMPEJCTY–Caption below from Travel France website and is subject to copyright. La Targette French cemetery is located in La Targette in Neuville-Saint-Vaast. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during the battles of Artois WWI, and 593 killed during WWII. The village was completely destroyed during the Second Battle of Artois, an offensive that took place in May 1915. La Targette French Cemetery is located next to the British war cemetery, along the D55 road that links Lens to Maroeuil. La Targette French Cemetery was open in 1919. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during t

Whistler is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Banneville la Campagne. There are 2,175 burials mostly from the fighting for Caen and the Falaise Gap. Whistler was killed on 18 July 1944 on his first day in action. Following education at the Slade School of Art, he joined the Welsh Guards Armoured Division at the beginning of the war and continued to work as a professional artist during his service. Stock Photo

RM2M99MFF–Whistler is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Banneville la Campagne. There are 2,175 burials mostly from the fighting for Caen and the Falaise Gap. Whistler was killed on 18 July 1944 on his first day in action. Following education at the Slade School of Art, he joined the Welsh Guards Armoured Division at the beginning of the war and continued to work as a professional artist during his service.

Having fought in the First World War and Rif War (Second Moroccan War), the aristocratic de Tassigny (nickname: 'Roi Jean') was a hero of the Free French in World War II. Later, he commanded French troops in Indochina during the First Indochina War. He won three major victories at Vinh Yen, Mao Khe and Yen Cu Ha and successfully defended the north of the country against the Viet Minh but his only son, Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, was killed in action during the war at the Battle for Nam Dinh. In 1951, illness forced de Lattre de Tassigny to return to Paris where he later died of cancer; Stock Photo

RM2B02GXF–Having fought in the First World War and Rif War (Second Moroccan War), the aristocratic de Tassigny (nickname: 'Roi Jean') was a hero of the Free French in World War II. Later, he commanded French troops in Indochina during the First Indochina War. He won three major victories at Vinh Yen, Mao Khe and Yen Cu Ha and successfully defended the north of the country against the Viet Minh but his only son, Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, was killed in action during the war at the Battle for Nam Dinh. In 1951, illness forced de Lattre de Tassigny to return to Paris where he later died of cancer;

A stone pillar and plaque erected at Sleights Lane End, north of Whitby. North Yorkshire at the junction of the A171 and A169. near Bannial Flatt farm. It tells that on the 3rd February 1940 , the first German plane was shot down here during WWII. The pilot who brought down the plane was Group Captain Peter Townsend who was later connected romantically with Princess Margaret of Britain. Rudolf Leushacke, was killed instantly in the first hail of bullets fired by Townsend. - Das 1. deutsche Flugzeug wurde im Zweiten Weltkrieg in England abgeschossen. (Rudolf Leushacke getötet), Stock Photo

RM2K4XK4W–A stone pillar and plaque erected at Sleights Lane End, north of Whitby. North Yorkshire at the junction of the A171 and A169. near Bannial Flatt farm. It tells that on the 3rd February 1940 , the first German plane was shot down here during WWII. The pilot who brought down the plane was Group Captain Peter Townsend who was later connected romantically with Princess Margaret of Britain. Rudolf Leushacke, was killed instantly in the first hail of bullets fired by Townsend. - Das 1. deutsche Flugzeug wurde im Zweiten Weltkrieg in England abgeschossen. (Rudolf Leushacke getötet),

Rennes, France - Mar 24, 2024: This war cemetery contains the graves of over 1000 soldiers who were killed during First World War. Also belgians and r Stock Photo

RF2WX22YT–Rennes, France - Mar 24, 2024: This war cemetery contains the graves of over 1000 soldiers who were killed during First World War. Also belgians and r

British army infantry (1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment) near Bailleul, France during the Battle of the Lys (Fourth Battle of Ypres) April 1918 in which the Germans pushed back the British to the Channel ports. French reinforcements that arrived later that month put an end to the German offensive. Over half a million men was killed during April 1918. See description for more information. Stock Photo

RM2AAAP4X–British army infantry (1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment) near Bailleul, France during the Battle of the Lys (Fourth Battle of Ypres) April 1918 in which the Germans pushed back the British to the Channel ports. French reinforcements that arrived later that month put an end to the German offensive. Over half a million men was killed during April 1918. See description for more information.

The board commemorates the actions of Private First Class de Glopper of 325th Glider Infantry on 9 June 1944 during which he was killed. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Erie County, New York. Stock Photo

RM2M99MD0–The board commemorates the actions of Private First Class de Glopper of 325th Glider Infantry on 9 June 1944 during which he was killed. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Erie County, New York.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars Stock Photo

RFRF0DBX–LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars

This private memorial is now maintained by the CWGC. It commemorates not only Birrell-Anthony but also the Officers and Men of the 1st Battalion who were killed in the Battle of Frezenberg Ridge on 8 May 1915 during Second Ypres. The three battalions of the Regiment that fought were so badly cut up that they had to be temporarily amalgamated into one. Stock Photo

RM2RG9KGY–This private memorial is now maintained by the CWGC. It commemorates not only Birrell-Anthony but also the Officers and Men of the 1st Battalion who were killed in the Battle of Frezenberg Ridge on 8 May 1915 during Second Ypres. The three battalions of the Regiment that fought were so badly cut up that they had to be temporarily amalgamated into one.

Grave of 14 year-old Irish private John Condon, the youngest Allied soldier killed during the First World War at Poelcapelle British Cemetery Stock Photo

RM2C1GY6H–Grave of 14 year-old Irish private John Condon, the youngest Allied soldier killed during the First World War at Poelcapelle British Cemetery

A British biplane flies on, though the pilot and observer are both dead. The aeroplane was observing artillery when set upon by enemy Albatros scouts. With the aid of another aircraft from the same squadron, the British 'plane was able to drive the enemy planes away back to their lines. Assuming all was well with the first British 'plane, the second returned to its aerodrome. When it failed to return, it was only found the following night, fifty miles from the scene of combat. Both pilot and observer had been killed during the dogfight, and their 'plane had flown itself in broad circles until Stock Photo

RM2M3PEG8–A British biplane flies on, though the pilot and observer are both dead. The aeroplane was observing artillery when set upon by enemy Albatros scouts. With the aid of another aircraft from the same squadron, the British 'plane was able to drive the enemy planes away back to their lines. Assuming all was well with the first British 'plane, the second returned to its aerodrome. When it failed to return, it was only found the following night, fifty miles from the scene of combat. Both pilot and observer had been killed during the dogfight, and their 'plane had flown itself in broad circles until

Killed British soldiers at the Western Front, 1915 Stock Photo

RME0037J–Killed British soldiers at the Western Front, 1915

Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade. Major Congreve (as he later became) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France, between 6 and 20 July 1916. Major Congreve as he inspired those round him by numerous acts of gallantry. He was eventually shot and killed leaving his wife and baby daughter. It is notable that his father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, was also awarded the V.C. (during the Second Boer War) and they are one of only three father and Stock Photo

RM2RGDNTF–Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade. Major Congreve (as he later became) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France, between 6 and 20 July 1916. Major Congreve as he inspired those round him by numerous acts of gallantry. He was eventually shot and killed leaving his wife and baby daughter. It is notable that his father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, was also awarded the V.C. (during the Second Boer War) and they are one of only three father and

First Lady Laura Bush speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance observance on May 5, 2005 in Washington. The event is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were killed by the Nazis during the Second World War, and the men of the U.S. armed services who rescued them. (UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld) Stock Photo

RMW0CKYM–First Lady Laura Bush speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance observance on May 5, 2005 in Washington. The event is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were killed by the Nazis during the Second World War, and the men of the U.S. armed services who rescued them. (UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld)

A memorial in the Scottish Borders town of Peebles to residents killed during the First and Second World Wars. Stock Photo

RM2X8WDRJ–A memorial in the Scottish Borders town of Peebles to residents killed during the First and Second World Wars.

RM2RAACD3–Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister. Pictured in The Tatler during the First World War - the magazine comments that she 'has done a great deal of good work for the benefit of both our own and our allies' fighting men.' Her brother-in-law Raymond Asquith was killed in action later that year and Cynthia had already lost her brother, Lord Elcho. Date: 1916

Pegnitz, Germany. 18th Aug, 2021. Wolfgang Nierhoff (Pegnitzer Community), First Mayor of Pegnitz, speaks in front of a memorial stone during a commemoration of a US Army helicopter crash. On August 18, 1971, a US Army Chinook helicopter crashed near Pegnitz. 37 soldiers were killed. It is the worst accident of the US Army since the Second World War. Credit: Daniel Karmann/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GE9DWD–Pegnitz, Germany. 18th Aug, 2021. Wolfgang Nierhoff (Pegnitzer Community), First Mayor of Pegnitz, speaks in front of a memorial stone during a commemoration of a US Army helicopter crash. On August 18, 1971, a US Army Chinook helicopter crashed near Pegnitz. 37 soldiers were killed. It is the worst accident of the US Army since the Second World War. Credit: Daniel Karmann/dpa/Alamy Live News

Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War Stock Photo

RMC03EYJ–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

Young boy sitting looking at the WWI and WWII Canada War Memorial designed by Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche in Green Park London UK KATHY DEWITT Stock Photo

RM2DBM20N–Young boy sitting looking at the WWI and WWII Canada War Memorial designed by Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche in Green Park London UK KATHY DEWITT

RMPEJCW5–Caption below from Travel France website and is subject to copyright. La Targette French cemetery is located in La Targette in Neuville-Saint-Vaast. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during the battles of Artois WWI, and 593 killed during WWII. The village was completely destroyed during the Second Battle of Artois, an offensive that took place in May 1915. La Targette French Cemetery is located next to the British war cemetery, along the D55 road that links Lens to Maroeuil. La Targette French Cemetery was open in 1919. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during t

. 3 Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Second Lieutenant Wallace was born in Calcutta on 24 September 1893. He attended Dulwich College before enlisting in the 3rd Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) in December 1913. He was attached to the 1st Battalion as a second lieutenant in August 1914. He was killed on 26 October 1914, aged 22, during an attack on the village of Noord Westhoek. He is commemorated at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Faces of the First World War Find out more about this First World War Centenary project at www.1914.org/faces. This image is from IWM Collections. Stock Photo

RM2T1FKD8–. 3 Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Second Lieutenant Wallace was born in Calcutta on 24 September 1893. He attended Dulwich College before enlisting in the 3rd Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) in December 1913. He was attached to the 1st Battalion as a second lieutenant in August 1914. He was killed on 26 October 1914, aged 22, during an attack on the village of Noord Westhoek. He is commemorated at the Menin Gate in Ypres. Faces of the First World War Find out more about this First World War Centenary project at www.1914.org/faces. This image is from IWM Collections.

RM2B02GXG–Having fought in the First World War and Rif War (Second Moroccan War), the aristocratic de Tassigny (nickname: 'Roi Jean') was a hero of the Free French in World War II. Later, he commanded French troops in Indochina during the First Indochina War. He won three major victories at Vinh Yen, Mao Khe and Yen Cu Ha and successfully defended the north of the country against the Viet Minh but his only son, Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, was killed in action during the war at the Battle for Nam Dinh. In 1951, illness forced de Lattre de Tassigny to return to Paris where he later died of cancer;

Memorial at New Bradwell for those who died during the first world war. It is a 11 foot white Sicilian marble, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in field uniform. The names of those killed during the second world war were added later. Stock Photo

RFE9THDR–Memorial at New Bradwell for those who died during the first world war. It is a 11 foot white Sicilian marble, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in field uniform. The names of those killed during the second world war were added later.

RF2WX2302–Rennes, France - Mar 24, 2024: This war cemetery contains the graves of over 1000 soldiers who were killed during First World War. Also belgians and r

Close up of Poppy wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service Stock Photo

RMAGY722–Close up of Poppy wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First Stock Photo

RF2WXMANX–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

RFRF0DCD–LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars

London, Great Britain -May 22, 2016: Guards Division War Memorial in memory of those killed during the first and second world wars, designed by Chalto Stock Photo

RFW449C6–London, Great Britain -May 22, 2016: Guards Division War Memorial in memory of those killed during the first and second world wars, designed by Chalto

RM2C1GY6A–Grave of 14 year-old Irish private John Condon, the youngest Allied soldier killed during the First World War at Poelcapelle British Cemetery

Soldier lowers the Union Jack to half mast during the Remembrance Sunday wreath laying ceremony, Belfast 13/11/2011 Stock Photo

RMC94MBK–Soldier lowers the Union Jack to half mast during the Remembrance Sunday wreath laying ceremony, Belfast 13/11/2011

Second Lieutenant Edward Byron Rhodes, Co. E, 125th Infantry, is pictured here. He was killed in action on October 10, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. This photograph is labeled with the number 61285, taken by the photographer on August 1, 1919. It was issued with the W symbol. This is an unofficial copy, marked 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY'. Stock Photo

RM2RCDERG–Second Lieutenant Edward Byron Rhodes, Co. E, 125th Infantry, is pictured here. He was killed in action on October 10, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. This photograph is labeled with the number 61285, taken by the photographer on August 1, 1919. It was issued with the W symbol. This is an unofficial copy, marked 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY'.

Monument in Biarritz, France, dedicated to soldiers killed during the First and Second World Wars Stock Photo

RFDAGR3D–Monument in Biarritz, France, dedicated to soldiers killed during the First and Second World Wars

RMW0CKYN–First Lady Laura Bush speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance observance on May 5, 2005 in Washington. The event is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were killed by the Nazis during the Second World War, and the men of the U.S. armed services who rescued them. (UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld)

View of the common grave with low set memorial to Darwin Post Office personnel who were killed during the first Japanese air raid on February 1942 Stock Photo

RF2M0JKTA–View of the common grave with low set memorial to Darwin Post Office personnel who were killed during the first Japanese air raid on February 1942

RM2RAAD9K–Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude, pictured at the time of her marriage to Captain William La Touche Congreve of the Rifle Brigade. Major Congreve (as he later became) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France, between 6 and 20 July 1916. Major Congreve as he inspired those round him by numerous acts of gallantry. He was eventually shot and killed leaving his wife and baby daughter. It is notable that his father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, was also awarded the V.C. (during the Second Boer War) and they are one of only three father and

RM2GE9DT1–Pegnitz, Germany. 18th Aug, 2021. Wolfgang Nierhoff (Pegnitzer Community), First Mayor of Pegnitz, speaks in front of a memorial stone during a commemoration of a US Army helicopter crash. On August 18, 1971, a US Army Chinook helicopter crashed near Pegnitz. 37 soldiers were killed. It is the worst accident of the US Army since the Second World War. Credit: Daniel Karmann/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMC03F08–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

The Nazi propaganda picture shows a commemoration for the Nazis killed during the 1923 Hitler-Ludendorff Coup as well as the falled from the First World War and current war in the Dome Hall of the Reichs Sports Academy in Berlin, Germany, November 1943. The flags are lowered and people perform the Nazi salute during the reading of the names of the fallen from November 09.' Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichtee - NO WIRE SERVICE Stock Photo

RME5R169–The Nazi propaganda picture shows a commemoration for the Nazis killed during the 1923 Hitler-Ludendorff Coup as well as the falled from the First World War and current war in the Dome Hall of the Reichs Sports Academy in Berlin, Germany, November 1943. The flags are lowered and people perform the Nazi salute during the reading of the names of the fallen from November 09.' Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichtee - NO WIRE SERVICE

RMPEJCW9–Caption below from Travel France website and is subject to copyright. La Targette French cemetery is located in La Targette in Neuville-Saint-Vaast. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during the battles of Artois WWI, and 593 killed during WWII. The village was completely destroyed during the Second Battle of Artois, an offensive that took place in May 1915. La Targette French Cemetery is located next to the British war cemetery, along the D55 road that links Lens to Maroeuil. La Targette French Cemetery was open in 1919. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during t

. 10 (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars Lt Col Shearman was born in 1875 and received his commission in September 1895. He was promoted captain in 1901 and major in 1905. Lt Col Shearman saw active service during the Second Anglo-Boer War and accompanied his regiment to the Western Front on outbreak of war in 1914. Lt Col Shearman was killed, aged 39, on 13 May 1915 in the Ypres Salient. He is buried at Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery. Faces of the First World War Find out more about this First World War Centenary project at www.1914.org/faces. This image is from IWM Collections. Stock Photo

RM2T1FK4R–. 10 (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars Lt Col Shearman was born in 1875 and received his commission in September 1895. He was promoted captain in 1901 and major in 1905. Lt Col Shearman saw active service during the Second Anglo-Boer War and accompanied his regiment to the Western Front on outbreak of war in 1914. Lt Col Shearman was killed, aged 39, on 13 May 1915 in the Ypres Salient. He is buried at Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery. Faces of the First World War Find out more about this First World War Centenary project at www.1914.org/faces. This image is from IWM Collections.

Commemorative plaque on the place where Red Army lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko was killed on 9 May 1945 in Prague, Czech Republic. Lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko (also spelled Ivan Gončarenko) was a commander of the first Soviet tank T-34 who entered into Prague at the morning on 9 May 1945. The tank was hit by the Nazi Germans and Ivan Goncharenko died at age 25 near the Mánesův Bridge, becoming the first and probably the only Soviet soldier who died during the liberation of the capital of Czechoslovakia. Stock Photo

RMRW61CM–Commemorative plaque on the place where Red Army lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko was killed on 9 May 1945 in Prague, Czech Republic. Lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko (also spelled Ivan Gončarenko) was a commander of the first Soviet tank T-34 who entered into Prague at the morning on 9 May 1945. The tank was hit by the Nazi Germans and Ivan Goncharenko died at age 25 near the Mánesův Bridge, becoming the first and probably the only Soviet soldier who died during the liberation of the capital of Czechoslovakia.

RFE9THDT–Memorial at New Bradwell for those who died during the first world war. It is a 11 foot white Sicilian marble, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in field uniform. The names of those killed during the second world war were added later.

BRIGHTON WAR MEMORIAL, OLD STEINE. Brighton War Memorial on St. James Street, dedicated to the fallen Service men and women of Brighton who died during the First World War and World War II. UK. The pond part of the monument is dry, perhaps due to the hosepipe ban in force during the summer. (131) Stock Photo

RM2K42CPK–BRIGHTON WAR MEMORIAL, OLD STEINE. Brighton War Memorial on St. James Street, dedicated to the fallen Service men and women of Brighton who died during the First World War and World War II. UK. The pond part of the monument is dry, perhaps due to the hosepipe ban in force during the summer. (131)

Veteran in front of World War cenotaph during remembrance service Stock Photo

RMATTW42–Veteran in front of World War cenotaph during remembrance service

RF2WXMAP1–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Two bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the World Wars Stock Photo

RFRF0DC5–LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Two bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the World Wars

RFW449BR–London, Great Britain -May 22, 2016: Guards Division War Memorial in memory of those killed during the first and second world wars, designed by Chalto

Belfast, Northern Ireland. 10th Nov 2013 - Eamonn Gilmore lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in remembrance of those soldiers killed during WW1, WW2 and other wars and conflicts. Credit: Stephen Barnes/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDHGR22–Belfast, Northern Ireland. 10th Nov 2013 - Eamonn Gilmore lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in remembrance of those soldiers killed during WW1, WW2 and other wars and conflicts. Credit: Stephen Barnes/Alamy Live News

Poppy wreaths at Tong Park War Memorial, Baildon, Yorkshire, England. Stock Photo

RF2C3C5A3–Poppy wreaths at Tong Park War Memorial, Baildon, Yorkshire, England.

RMC45AW0–Rudolf Egelhofer

War memorials in homage to the soldiers killed during WWI and to the Maquis of Félines, Félines, Drome, France Stock Photo

RMPF6HW1–War memorials in homage to the soldiers killed during WWI and to the Maquis of Félines, Félines, Drome, France

Soldiers at the grave of a comrade in France, 1918 Stock Photo

RME0034H–Soldiers at the grave of a comrade in France, 1918

A small memorial in a local village in honour of the men who lost their lives during the great war, showing poppies, crosses and wreathes. Stock Photo

RMFWBR1X–A small memorial in a local village in honour of the men who lost their lives during the great war, showing poppies, crosses and wreathes.

Charterhouse School, a historic boarding school in Surrey, England, UK. The Memorial Chapel designed by Sir Giles Gilbert, consecrated in 1927. Stock Photo

RMWXRH58–Charterhouse School, a historic boarding school in Surrey, England, UK. The Memorial Chapel designed by Sir Giles Gilbert, consecrated in 1927.

Canada Memorial, Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RMT3GC4H–Canada Memorial, Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom.

RMC03EYP–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

RMPEJCW7–Caption below from Travel France website and is subject to copyright. La Targette French cemetery is located in La Targette in Neuville-Saint-Vaast. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during the battles of Artois WWI, and 593 killed during WWII. The village was completely destroyed during the Second Battle of Artois, an offensive that took place in May 1915. La Targette French Cemetery is located next to the British war cemetery, along the D55 road that links Lens to Maroeuil. La Targette French Cemetery was open in 1919. It contains the graves of 11,443 soldiers killed during t

Guy's Hospital- Life in a London Hospital, England, 1941 The Green Line coach ambulance taking patients away from Guy's Hospital to base hospitals in the country drives underneath the arch at the entrance to the hospital. This arch commemorates all those from Guy's Hospital who were killed during the First World War. All patients on board the coach are from South East London. Stock Photo

RM2JRF8JP–Guy's Hospital- Life in a London Hospital, England, 1941 The Green Line coach ambulance taking patients away from Guy's Hospital to base hospitals in the country drives underneath the arch at the entrance to the hospital. This arch commemorates all those from Guy's Hospital who were killed during the First World War. All patients on board the coach are from South East London.

RMRW52WM–Commemorative plaque on the place where Red Army lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko was killed on 9 May 1945 in Prague, Czech Republic. Lieutenant Ivan Goncharenko (also spelled Ivan Gončarenko) was a commander of the first Soviet tank T-34 who entered into Prague at the morning on 9 May 1945. The tank was hit by the Nazi Germans and Ivan Goncharenko died at age 25 near the Mánesův Bridge, becoming the first and probably the only Soviet soldier who died during the liberation of the capital of Czechoslovakia.

RFE9THE0–Memorial at New Bradwell for those who died during the first world war. It is a 11 foot white Sicilian marble, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in field uniform. The names of those killed during the second world war were added later.

An old soldier at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service Stock Photo

RMAFRB0C–An old soldier at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

RF2WXMAP3–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Three bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the World Wars Stock Photo

RFRF0DCB–LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 25, 2018: Three bronze and natural maple leaves in Canada Memorial in Green Park dedicated to members of the Canadian Forces killed during the World Wars

Belfast, Northern Ireland. 10th Nov 2013 - Eamon Gilmore lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in remembrance of those soldiers killed during WW1, WW2 and other wars and conflicts. Credit: Stephen Barnes/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDHGR24–Belfast, Northern Ireland. 10th Nov 2013 - Eamon Gilmore lays a wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in remembrance of those soldiers killed during WW1, WW2 and other wars and conflicts. Credit: Stephen Barnes/Alamy Live News

RF2C3C5A0–Poppy wreaths at Tong Park War Memorial, Baildon, Yorkshire, England.

Young girl looks at poppy wreaths during Remembrance Sunday Stock Photo

RMBMBCYF–Young girl looks at poppy wreaths during Remembrance Sunday

RMT3GC4D–Canada Memorial, Green Park, London, England, United Kingdom.

RMC03F06–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

RM2T1KKXA–Guy's Hospital- Life in a London Hospital, England, 1941 The Green Line coach ambulance taking patients away from Guy's Hospital to base hospitals in the country drives underneath the arch at the entrance to the hospital. This arch commemorates all those from Guy's Hospital who were killed during the First World War. All patients on board the coach are from South East London.

RFE9THDX–Memorial at New Bradwell for those who died during the first world war. It is a 11 foot white Sicilian marble, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in field uniform. The names of those killed during the second world war were added later.

RMAFRB0E–An old soldier at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

RF2WXMAP8–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

RF2C3C59W–Poppy wreaths at Tong Park War Memorial, Baildon, Yorkshire, England.

RMC03EYW–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

. A Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 (s/n WR970), in flight over cloud. WR970, the prototype Mk.3, was first flown on 2 September 1955. It was subsequently lost in a crash in the Peak District near Foolow, Derbyshire (UK) during operational tests on 7 December 1956. All on board were killed. Stock Photo

RM2T1KE8R–. A Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 (s/n WR970), in flight over cloud. WR970, the prototype Mk.3, was first flown on 2 September 1955. It was subsequently lost in a crash in the Peak District near Foolow, Derbyshire (UK) during operational tests on 7 December 1956. All on board were killed.

RMAFRB08–An old soldier at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

RF2WXMAP2–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

RMC03F02–Siemens memorial, bronze eagle with stele to commemorate the fallen employees of Siemens in the First and Second World War

Royal Air Force Operations Over Albania and Greece, 1940-1941. The funeral cortege of Sergeant John Merifield passing down a street in Athens to the English Church, where he was interred. Merifield, an air gunner serving with No. 30 Squadron RAF, was the first RAF casualty of the campaign in Greece. He was killed during the RAF's first offensive action on 6 November 1940, when Bristol Blenheims of the Squadron were attacked by Italian fighters while bombing Valona airfield in Albania. Stock Photo

RM2T1KAWW–Royal Air Force Operations Over Albania and Greece, 1940-1941. The funeral cortege of Sergeant John Merifield passing down a street in Athens to the English Church, where he was interred. Merifield, an air gunner serving with No. 30 Squadron RAF, was the first RAF casualty of the campaign in Greece. He was killed during the RAF's first offensive action on 6 November 1940, when Bristol Blenheims of the Squadron were attacked by Italian fighters while bombing Valona airfield in Albania.

RMAFRB0B–Close up of Poppy wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

RF2WXMAP5–Sainte Anne d'Auray, France - Mar 27, 2024: Breton National Necropolis contains the graves of French and Belgian soldiers who were killed during First

Le Treport, France - May 11 2024: This War Cemetery in Le Treport contains the graves of about 500 Commonwealth soldiers killed during First World War Stock Photo

RF2X6K04B–Le Treport, France - May 11 2024: This War Cemetery in Le Treport contains the graves of about 500 Commonwealth soldiers killed during First World War

RM2JREYME–Royal Air Force Operations Over Albania and Greece, 1940-1941. The funeral cortege of Sergeant John Merifield passing down a street in Athens to the English Church, where he was interred. Merifield, an air gunner serving with No. 30 Squadron RAF, was the first RAF casualty of the campaign in Greece. He was killed during the RAF's first offensive action on 6 November 1940, when Bristol Blenheims of the Squadron were attacked by Italian fighters while bombing Valona airfield in Albania.

RMAFRAF9–Close up of Poppy wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

Le Petit-Quevilly, France - May 9, 2024: This french war Saint-Sever cemetery in Rouen contains the graves of about 700 soldiers killed during First W Stock Photo

RF2X6JYC7–Le Petit-Quevilly, France - May 9, 2024: This french war Saint-Sever cemetery in Rouen contains the graves of about 700 soldiers killed during First W

RMAFRB03–Close up of Poppy wreaths at a cenotaph during a Remembrance Service

RF2X6JYF3–Le Petit-Quevilly, France - May 9, 2024: This french war Saint-Sever cemetery in Rouen contains the graves of about 700 soldiers killed during First W