Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885156.html
RM2GY1AG4–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622427108.html
RF2Y4J03G–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 8th August 2015: The 43rd Swale Smack and Sailing match gets underway, as the Repertor passes Shellness on the Isle of Sheppey, with the Red Sands WWII Forts on the horizon. The weather was warm with a NE breeze Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-swale-estuary-kent-uk-8th-august-2015-the-43rd-swale-smack-and-sailing-86183530.html
RMF05YY6–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 8th August 2015: The 43rd Swale Smack and Sailing match gets underway, as the Repertor passes Shellness on the Isle of Sheppey, with the Red Sands WWII Forts on the horizon. The weather was warm with a NE breeze Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-world-war-ii-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-off-the-north-kent-coast-image178424850.html
RFMA7XM2–The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast.
World War II: Nazi (German) demonstration of how French defensive Maginot Line forts were destroyed by attack with flame-throwers and grenades. In some places the Maginot defences held for some time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-nazi-german-demonstration-of-how-french-defensive-maginot-line-forts-were-destroyed-by-attack-with-flame-throwers-and-grenades-in-some-places-the-maginot-defences-held-for-some-time-image483536496.html
RM2K2JYMG–World War II: Nazi (German) demonstration of how French defensive Maginot Line forts were destroyed by attack with flame-throwers and grenades. In some places the Maginot defences held for some time.
Ruins of the historic WWII fortifications at the summit of the Forts Walk, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ruins-of-the-historic-wwii-fortifications-at-the-summit-of-the-forts-walk-magnetic-island-queensland-australia-image364391923.html
RF2C4RDH7–Ruins of the historic WWII fortifications at the summit of the Forts Walk, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-130579795.html
RMHGCBT3–Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Drop Redoubt, Western Heights, Dover, Kent, England, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/drop-redoubt-western-heights-dover-kent-england-uk-image339760844.html
RM2AMNCBT–Drop Redoubt, Western Heights, Dover, Kent, England, UK
Maunsell sea forts. Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, they are now abandoned Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maunsell-sea-forts-red-sands-sea-forts-thames-estuary-they-are-now-39382698.html
RMC8210X–Maunsell sea forts. Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, they are now abandoned
Gun at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gun-at-the-abandoned-dilapidated-wwii-battery-at-fort-amherst-in-st-johns-newfoundland-labrador-canada-image624328184.html
RF2Y7MGY4–Gun at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
A black and white image of Maunsell Forts in Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-black-and-white-image-of-maunsell-forts-in-thames-estuary-94096167.html
RMFD2CHB–A black and white image of Maunsell Forts in Thames Estuary
The Forts forward command centre, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-forts-forward-command-centre-magnetic-island-queensland-australia-image452446185.html
RF2H82KM9–The Forts forward command centre, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
'Super-Forts Hit Tokyo War Factories' 'Stalin explains arrest of Poles' Evening Standard front page headlines 9 May 1945 in London England UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/super-forts-hit-tokyo-war-factories-stalin-explains-arrest-of-poles-evening-standard-front-page-headlines-9-may-1945-in-london-england-uk-image355503129.html
RM2BJAFT9–'Super-Forts Hit Tokyo War Factories' 'Stalin explains arrest of Poles' Evening Standard front page headlines 9 May 1945 in London England UK
Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/knock-john-fortthe-maunsell-naval-forts-were-built-in-the-thames-estuary-and-operated-by-the-royal-navy-to-deter-and-report-german-air-raids-image210279075.html
RFP6312Y–Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids
The Red sands Forts are abandoned WWII sea forts located in the Thames Estuary. The forts were armed with flak guns to shot at German Bombers. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-red-sands-forts-are-abandoned-wwii-sea-forts-located-in-the-thames-estuary-the-forts-were-armed-with-flak-guns-to-shot-at-german-bombers-image330510215.html
RM2A5M147–The Red sands Forts are abandoned WWII sea forts located in the Thames Estuary. The forts were armed with flak guns to shot at German Bombers.
Pointe de l'Armorique at the end of the Plougastel-Daoulas peninsula with former fort, on the right two dolphins built by the German navy during the S Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pointe-de-larmorique-at-the-end-of-the-plougastel-daoulas-peninsula-with-former-fort-on-the-right-two-dolphins-built-by-the-german-navy-during-the-s-image620426485.html
RF2Y1AT8N–Pointe de l'Armorique at the end of the Plougastel-Daoulas peninsula with former fort, on the right two dolphins built by the German navy during the S
Fort Eben Emael, Belgium. A guide at the fort's air filtering system Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-eben-emael-belgium-a-guide-at-the-forts-air-filtering-system-image213006376.html
RMPAF7PG–Fort Eben Emael, Belgium. A guide at the fort's air filtering system
Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885603.html
RM2GY1B43–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622427004.html
RF2Y4HYYT–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-siloso-sentosa-island-singapore-image338736671.html
RM2AK2P27–Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore
The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-world-war-ii-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-off-the-north-kent-coast-image178424882.html
RFMA7XN6–The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast.
World War II: Nazi (German) demonstration of how French defensive Maginot Line forts were destroyed by attack with flame-throwers and grenades. In some places the Maginot defences held for some time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-nazi-german-demonstration-of-how-french-defensive-maginot-line-forts-were-destroyed-by-attack-with-flame-throwers-and-grenades-in-some-places-the-maginot-defences-held-for-some-time-image483536487.html
RM2K2JYM7–World War II: Nazi (German) demonstration of how French defensive Maginot Line forts were destroyed by attack with flame-throwers and grenades. In some places the Maginot defences held for some time.
Popular walking track through open eucalypt woodland leading to historic WWII fortifications, near Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/popular-walking-track-through-open-eucalypt-woodland-leading-to-historic-wwii-fortifications-near-horseshoe-bay-magnetic-island-qld-australia-image363656175.html
RF2C3HY4F–Popular walking track through open eucalypt woodland leading to historic WWII fortifications, near Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, QLD, Australia
England, East Sussex, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort Museum, Exhibit of WWII Bomb Damage in the Town of Newhaven Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/england-east-sussex-newhaven-newhaven-fort-museum-exhibit-of-wwii-bomb-damage-in-the-town-of-newhaven-image576533335.html
RM2TDYA47–England, East Sussex, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort Museum, Exhibit of WWII Bomb Damage in the Town of Newhaven
Drop Redoubt, Western Heights, Dover, Kent, England, UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/drop-redoubt-western-heights-dover-kent-england-uk-image339760866.html
RM2AMNCCJ–Drop Redoubt, Western Heights, Dover, Kent, England, UK
German heavy anti-aircraft artillery during night battle against forts during World War 2. Spanish postcard intended for Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-heavy-anti-aircraft-artillery-during-night-battle-against-forts-83344658.html
RMERGJXX–German heavy anti-aircraft artillery during night battle against forts during World War 2. Spanish postcard intended for
Red sands forts Thames estuary now abandoned. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/red-sands-forts-thames-estuary-now-abandoned-image66725346.html
RMDTFGT2–Red sands forts Thames estuary now abandoned.
Gun at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gun-at-the-abandoned-dilapidated-wwii-battery-at-fort-amherst-in-st-johns-newfoundland-labrador-canada-image624328182.html
RF2Y7MGY2–Gun at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
A black and white image of Maunsell Forts in Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-black-and-white-image-of-maunsell-forts-in-thames-estuary-image68206415.html
RMDXY1YB–A black and white image of Maunsell Forts in Thames Estuary
Brean Down Fort, shot in B/W - to emphasize the history and robustness of this World War II battlement. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/brean-down-fort-shot-in-bw-to-emphasize-the-history-and-robustness-image60116931.html
RMDDPFN7–Brean Down Fort, shot in B/W - to emphasize the history and robustness of this World War II battlement.
Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/knock-john-fortthe-maunsell-naval-forts-were-built-in-the-thames-estuary-and-operated-by-the-royal-navy-to-deter-and-report-german-air-raids-image210279043.html
RFP6311R–Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez pauses as he describes fighting in the Battle of Corregidor during WWII. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war at Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of infamous Bataan Death March. Because he was a native Filipino, he was released after t Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-retired-us-army-sgt-frankie-ramirez-pauses-as-he-describes-fighting-129554927.html
RMHENMHK–Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez pauses as he describes fighting in the Battle of Corregidor during WWII. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war at Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of infamous Bataan Death March. Because he was a native Filipino, he was released after t
RMDDMYM4–Maunsell Forts at Shivering Sands, Kent, c1945-c1965. Artist: SW Rawlings
Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885615.html
RM2GY1B4F–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622426853.html
RF2Y4HYPD–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-siloso-sentosa-island-singapore-image338736740.html
RM2AK2P4M–Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore
The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-world-war-ii-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-off-the-north-kent-coast-image178424880.html
RFMA7XN4–The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast.
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez describes how he held back enemy fighters with his three-inch anti-aircraft gun in the Battle of Corregidor during WWII. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war transported to Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of the infamous Bataan Deat Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-retired-us-army-sgt-frankie-ramirez-describes-how-he-held-back-enemy-129554901.html
RMHENMGN–Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez describes how he held back enemy fighters with his three-inch anti-aircraft gun in the Battle of Corregidor during WWII. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war transported to Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of the infamous Bataan Deat
The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-forts-magnetic-island-queensland-australia-image449795460.html
RF2H3NXKG–The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
England, East Sussex, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort Museum, Exhibit of Children being Evacuated from Newhaven in WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/england-east-sussex-newhaven-newhaven-fort-museum-exhibit-of-children-being-evacuated-from-newhaven-in-wwii-image576533806.html
RM2TDYAN2–England, East Sussex, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort Museum, Exhibit of Children being Evacuated from Newhaven in WWII
Maunsell naval forts - Red Sands sea forts Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maunsell-naval-forts-red-sands-sea-forts-136982029.html
RMHXT1Y9–Maunsell naval forts - Red Sands sea forts
England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/england-kent-river-thames-estury-the-wwii-red-sand-army-seafort-designed-by-engineer-guy-maunsell-dated-1943-image622132789.html
RM2Y44GM5–England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943
Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, now abandoned. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-red-sands-sea-forts-thames-estuary-now-abandoned-39382753.html
RMC8212W–Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, now abandoned.
Crumbling stairs at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/crumbling-stairs-at-the-abandoned-dilapidated-wwii-battery-at-fort-amherst-in-st-johns-newfoundland-labrador-canada-image624328185.html
RF2Y7MGY5–Crumbling stairs at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-color-photograph-of-mounsell-forts-in-red-sands-thames-estuary-london-94095762.html
RMFD2C2X–Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London)
Stockholm Kastellet, view of the Kastellet citadel building with WWII Swedish Air Defence Association emblem in foreground, Kastelholmen, Stockholm Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stockholm-kastellet-view-of-the-kastellet-citadel-building-with-wwii-swedish-air-defence-association-emblem-in-foreground-kastelholmen-stockholm-image331917352.html
RM2A803Y4–Stockholm Kastellet, view of the Kastellet citadel building with WWII Swedish Air Defence Association emblem in foreground, Kastelholmen, Stockholm
Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/knock-john-fortthe-maunsell-naval-forts-were-built-in-the-thames-estuary-and-operated-by-the-royal-navy-to-deter-and-report-german-air-raids-image210279046.html
RFP6311X–Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids
Yacht with dinghy boat moored off Southend in the Thames Estuary with Kentish Flats offshore wind farm, Mulberry Harbour and Red Sands Maunsell Forts Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/yacht-with-dinghy-boat-moored-off-southend-in-the-thames-estuary-with-kentish-flats-offshore-wind-farm-mulberry-harbour-and-red-sands-maunsell-forts-image269010838.html
RMWHJE1X–Yacht with dinghy boat moored off Southend in the Thames Estuary with Kentish Flats offshore wind farm, Mulberry Harbour and Red Sands Maunsell Forts
Gaping holes and demolished structures shown in nearly every important building after the Forts had flown on to Africa a thousand miles beyond in the Eighth's First shuttle-bombing. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/gaping-holes-and-demolished-structures-shown-in-nearly-every-important-building-after-the-forts-had-flown-on-to-africa-a-thousand-miles-beyond-in-the-eighths-first-shuttle-bombing-image482709009.html
RM2K1987D–Gaping holes and demolished structures shown in nearly every important building after the Forts had flown on to Africa a thousand miles beyond in the Eighth's First shuttle-bombing.
Canada's Pacific coast defenses -- Beside fixed guns and forts, Canada trains today a modern, hard hitting, speedy Army to challenge any landing attempt away from fixed defense. June 10, 1942. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/canadas-pacific-coast-defenses-beside-fixed-guns-and-forts-canada-trains-today-a-modern-hard-hitting-speedy-army-to-challenge-any-landing-attempt-away-from-fixed-defense-june-10-1942-image463554654.html
RM2HX4MKA–Canada's Pacific coast defenses -- Beside fixed guns and forts, Canada trains today a modern, hard hitting, speedy Army to challenge any landing attempt away from fixed defense. June 10, 1942.
Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885614.html
RM2GY1B4E–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622426788.html
RF2Y4HYM4–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-siloso-sentosa-island-singapore-image338736725.html
RM2AK2P45–Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore
The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-world-war-ii-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-off-the-north-kent-coast-image178424868.html
RFMA7XMM–The World War II Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary off the North Kent coast.
Forts Record Trip Wrecks F.W - 190 Factory -- Smoke and flame from the wrecked factory soar high as the Fortresses turn from the target and start the long journey home. Apparently secure in their belief that East Prussia was beyond the range of daylight bombers, German defences were caught napping Saturday October 9th., when Eighth Air Force Bomber Command Flying Fortresses attacked the huge Focke Wulf aircraft factory at Marienburg, south east of Danzig and 200 miles beyond Berlin. This plant covering more than 100 acres was believed to assemble approximately half of all FW-190 fighter planes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/forts-record-trip-wrecks-fw-190-factory-smoke-and-flame-from-the-wrecked-factory-soar-high-as-the-fortresses-turn-from-the-target-and-start-the-long-journey-home-apparently-secure-in-their-belief-that-east-prussia-was-beyond-the-range-of-daylight-bombers-german-defences-were-caught-napping-saturday-october-9th-when-eighth-air-force-bomber-command-flying-fortresses-attacked-the-huge-focke-wulf-aircraft-factory-at-marienburg-south-east-of-danzig-and-200-miles-beyond-berlin-this-plant-covering-more-than-100-acres-was-believed-to-assemble-approximately-half-of-all-fw-190-fighter-planes-image463553763.html
RM2HX4KFF–Forts Record Trip Wrecks F.W - 190 Factory -- Smoke and flame from the wrecked factory soar high as the Fortresses turn from the target and start the long journey home. Apparently secure in their belief that East Prussia was beyond the range of daylight bombers, German defences were caught napping Saturday October 9th., when Eighth Air Force Bomber Command Flying Fortresses attacked the huge Focke Wulf aircraft factory at Marienburg, south east of Danzig and 200 miles beyond Berlin. This plant covering more than 100 acres was believed to assemble approximately half of all FW-190 fighter planes
The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-forts-magnetic-island-queensland-australia-image449795467.html
RF2H3NXKR–The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
One of the largest forts in Malta, Fort Ricasoli was built during the times of the Knights. Additions to defenses were made over the years, as one ca Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-one-of-the-largest-forts-in-malta-fort-ricasoli-was-built-during-the-163847210.html
RMKEFTP2–One of the largest forts in Malta, Fort Ricasoli was built during the times of the Knights. Additions to defenses were made over the years, as one ca
Maunsell naval forts - Red Sands sea forts Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maunsell-naval-forts-red-sands-sea-forts-136982008.html
RFHXT1XG–Maunsell naval forts - Red Sands sea forts
England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/england-kent-river-thames-estury-the-wwii-red-sand-army-seafort-designed-by-engineer-guy-maunsell-dated-1943-image622132739.html
RM2Y44GJB–England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943
Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, now abandoned. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-red-sands-sea-forts-thames-estuary-now-abandoned-39509853.html
RMC87R65–Red Sands sea forts Thames estuary, now abandoned.
Crumbling stairs at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/crumbling-stairs-at-the-abandoned-dilapidated-wwii-battery-at-fort-amherst-in-st-johns-newfoundland-labrador-canada-image624328196.html
RF2Y7MGYG–Crumbling stairs at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-color-photograph-of-mounsell-forts-in-red-sands-thames-estuary-london-94096990.html
RMFD2DJP–Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London)
Kastellet Stockholm, view of the Kastellet citadel building with a WWII Swedish Air Defence Association emblem in foreground, Kastelholmen, Stockholm Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kastellet-stockholm-view-of-the-kastellet-citadel-building-with-a-wwii-swedish-air-defence-association-emblem-in-foreground-kastelholmen-stockholm-image331917452.html
RM2A8042M–Kastellet Stockholm, view of the Kastellet citadel building with a WWII Swedish Air Defence Association emblem in foreground, Kastelholmen, Stockholm
Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/knock-john-fortthe-maunsell-naval-forts-were-built-in-the-thames-estuary-and-operated-by-the-royal-navy-to-deter-and-report-german-air-raids-image210279070.html
RFP6312P–Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids
Nedre Frei, Norway - July 03, 2022: Kvalvik Fort was built by the Germans and it is one of the best preserved coastal forts from the Second World War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nedre-frei-norway-july-03-2022-kvalvik-fort-was-built-by-the-germans-and-it-is-one-of-the-best-preserved-coastal-forts-from-the-second-world-war-image483344992.html
RF2K2A7D4–Nedre Frei, Norway - July 03, 2022: Kvalvik Fort was built by the Germans and it is one of the best preserved coastal forts from the Second World War.
FORTS FIRE NAZI PROPELLER PLANT---Approximately half of the Heddernheim Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke, an important producer of metal aircraft propellers near Frankfurt, was heavily damaged by the Flying Fortress attack of October 4, it was Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/forts-fire-nazi-propeller-plant-approximately-half-of-the-heddernheim-vereinigte-deutsche-metallwerke-an-important-producer-of-metal-aircraft-propellers-near-frankfurt-was-heavily-damaged-by-the-flying-fortress-attack-of-october-4-it-was-image482711856.html
RM2K19BW4–FORTS FIRE NAZI PROPELLER PLANT---Approximately half of the Heddernheim Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke, an important producer of metal aircraft propellers near Frankfurt, was heavily damaged by the Flying Fortress attack of October 4, it was
The WWII memorial at Fort Roupel in Greece, featuring artillery displays and the Greek flag, honors the fort's historic defense during the German inva Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-wwii-memorial-at-fort-roupel-in-greece-featuring-artillery-displays-and-the-greek-flag-honors-the-forts-historic-defense-during-the-german-inva-image621816710.html
RF2Y3J5FJ–The WWII memorial at Fort Roupel in Greece, featuring artillery displays and the Greek flag, honors the fort's historic defense during the German inva
Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885610.html
RM2GY1B4A–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622426860.html
RF2Y4HYPM–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-siloso-sentosa-island-singapore-image338736753.html
RM2AK2P55–Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore
USA, Maine, Portland, Peaks Island, gun emplacements, World War II, coastal defense, abandoned, forts, Battery Steele, 1942, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/usa-maine-portland-peaks-island-gun-emplacements-world-war-ii-coastal-defense-abandoned-forts-battery-steele-1942-image488263314.html
RM2KAA8RE–USA, Maine, Portland, Peaks Island, gun emplacements, World War II, coastal defense, abandoned, forts, Battery Steele, 1942,
Maginot Line, on the French-German border, Dec. 1939. British troops march over bridge into the French underground fortress Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maginot-line-on-the-french-german-border-dec-1939-british-troops-march-59781356.html
RMDD77MC–Maginot Line, on the French-German border, Dec. 1939. British troops march over bridge into the French underground fortress
The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-forts-magnetic-island-queensland-australia-image449795410.html
RF2H3NXHP–The Forts, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Radio City Pirate radio station in the North Sea situated on a old World War Two fort. L - R Ian Macrae, Tatty Tom Edwards, Leslie Dunne and Paul Elvey. 31st August 1965 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/radio-city-pirate-radio-station-in-the-north-sea-situated-on-a-old-world-war-two-fort-l-r-ian-macrae-tatty-tom-edwards-leslie-dunne-and-paul-elvey-31st-august-1965-image462257913.html
RM2HT1JK5–Radio City Pirate radio station in the North Sea situated on a old World War Two fort. L - R Ian Macrae, Tatty Tom Edwards, Leslie Dunne and Paul Elvey. 31st August 1965
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez describes how he held back enemy fighters with his 3-inch anti-aircraft gun in the Battle of Corregidor during World War II. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When Allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war transported to Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of the infamous Bataan De Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-retired-us-army-sgt-frankie-ramirez-describes-how-he-held-back-enemy-129554931.html
RMHENMHR–Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez describes how he held back enemy fighters with his 3-inch anti-aircraft gun in the Battle of Corregidor during World War II. Ramirez, 92, fought with a regiment of the Philippine Scouts at Fort Frank, a small rocky island that served as one of four defense forts at the entrance to Manila Bay. When Allied forces were finally forced to surrender after the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, Ramirez became one of 70,000 prisoners of war transported to Camp O'Donnell, which the Japanese had converted into a prison camp to hold survivors of the infamous Bataan De
England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/england-kent-river-thames-estury-the-wwii-red-sand-army-seafort-designed-by-engineer-guy-maunsell-dated-1943-image622132740.html
RM2Y44GJC–England, Kent, River Thames Estury, The WWII Red Sand Army Seafort designed by Engineer Guy Maunsell dated 1943
Maunsell sea forts. Red sands forts Thames estuary now abandoned Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/maunsell-sea-forts-red-sands-forts-thames-estuary-now-abandoned-image66725365.html
RMDTFGTN–Maunsell sea forts. Red sands forts Thames estuary now abandoned
Crumbling concrete and rusty rebar at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/crumbling-concrete-and-rusty-rebar-at-the-abandoned-dilapidated-wwii-battery-at-fort-amherst-in-st-johns-newfoundland-labrador-canada-image624328179.html
RF2Y7MGXY–Crumbling concrete and rusty rebar at the abandoned dilapidated WWII Battery at Fort Amherst in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-color-photograph-of-mounsell-forts-in-red-sands-thames-estuary-london-94096176.html
RMFD2CHM–Color photograph of Mounsell Forts in Red Sands (Thames Estuary, London)
One of the largest forts in Malta, Fort Ricasoli was built during the times of the Knights. Additions to defenses were made over the years, as one ca Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/one-of-the-largest-forts-in-malta-fort-ricasoli-was-built-during-the-times-of-the-knights-additions-to-defenses-were-made-over-the-years-as-one-ca-image334697093.html
RF2ACENFH–One of the largest forts in Malta, Fort Ricasoli was built during the times of the Knights. Additions to defenses were made over the years, as one ca
Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/knock-john-fortthe-maunsell-naval-forts-were-built-in-the-thames-estuary-and-operated-by-the-royal-navy-to-deter-and-report-german-air-raids-image210279060.html
RFP6312C–Knock John Fort,The Maunsell naval forts were built in the Thames estuary and operated by the Royal Navy, to deter and report German air raids
Nedre Frei, Norway - July 03, 2022: Kvalvik Fort was built by the Germans and it is one of the best preserved coastal forts from the Second World War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nedre-frei-norway-july-03-2022-kvalvik-fort-was-built-by-the-germans-and-it-is-one-of-the-best-preserved-coastal-forts-from-the-second-world-war-image483344990.html
RF2K2A7D2–Nedre Frei, Norway - July 03, 2022: Kvalvik Fort was built by the Germans and it is one of the best preserved coastal forts from the Second World War.
FORTS BLAST NAZI AIRDROME--While Liberators were paying their lethal respects to Friedrichshafen, Flying Fortresses of the U.S. 8th AF were hammering the Lechfeld airdrome in Southwestern Germany during Saturday's March 18 daylight operations on Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/forts-blast-nazi-airdrome-while-liberators-were-paying-their-lethal-respects-to-friedrichshafen-flying-fortresses-of-the-us-8th-af-were-hammering-the-lechfeld-airdrome-in-southwestern-germany-during-saturdays-march-18-daylight-operations-on-image482711240.html
RM2K19B34–FORTS BLAST NAZI AIRDROME--While Liberators were paying their lethal respects to Friedrichshafen, Flying Fortresses of the U.S. 8th AF were hammering the Lechfeld airdrome in Southwestern Germany during Saturday's March 18 daylight operations on
OLD SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - World War II observation turret at Castillo San Cristobal fort. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-old-san-juan-puerto-rico-world-war-ii-observation-turret-at-castillo-53313288.html
RMD2MHJ0–OLD SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - World War II observation turret at Castillo San Cristobal fort.
Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minster-on-sea-kent-uk-6th-october-2021-experts-from-berkshire-based-structural-repairs-have-claimed-the-iconic-red-sands-thames-estuary-wwii-forts-could-be-gone-within-a-decade-without-significant-maintenance-the-towers-pictured-from-minster-on-sea-kent-this-afternoon-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image446885611.html
RM2GY1B4B–Minster on Sea, Kent, UK. 6th October, 2021. Experts from Berkshire based 'Structural Repairs' have claimed the iconic Red Sands Thames Estuary WWII forts could be gone within a decade without significant maintenance. The towers pictured from Minster on sea, Kent this afternoon. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-ii-red-sands-maunsell-forts-in-the-thames-estuary-image622427115.html
RF2Y4J03R–World War II Red Sands Maunsell Forts in the Thames Estuary
Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fort-siloso-sentosa-island-singapore-image338736616.html
RM2AK2P08–Fort Siloso Sentosa Island Singapore
USA, Maine, Portland, Peaks Island, gun emplacements, World War II, coastal defense, abandoned, forts, Battery Steele, 1942, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/usa-maine-portland-peaks-island-gun-emplacements-world-war-ii-coastal-defense-abandoned-forts-battery-steele-1942-image488262202.html
RM2KAA7BP–USA, Maine, Portland, Peaks Island, gun emplacements, World War II, coastal defense, abandoned, forts, Battery Steele, 1942,
The remains of a WW2 lookout post at the disused Brean Down Fort on the Somerset coast, now owned by the National Trust Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-remains-of-a-ww2-lookout-post-at-the-disused-brean-down-fort-on-the-somerset-coast-now-owned-by-the-national-trust-image349010269.html
RM2B7PP4D–The remains of a WW2 lookout post at the disused Brean Down Fort on the Somerset coast, now owned by the National Trust