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Soldier and boy with mine detector, 1944
Photograph of soldier showing young boy how to operate a metal detector at the military exhibition in City Square during Dundee's 'Salute the Soldier' week.

Tank landing ships in Anzio harbour, 1944
Photograph of two tanks landing ships (LSTs) unloading at inner corner of Anzio harbour with bomb damaged buildings in background.

Tank and infantryman, Far East, c 1944
Photograph of M3 Lee tank and infantryman advancing in the Far East.

Tank and infantryman, Far East, c 1944
Photograph of M4 Sherman tank and infantrymen advancing in the Far East.

British armoured cars, Italy, c 1944
Photograph of Humber armoured and light reconnaissance cars with British troops in an Italian town.

Volunteers, East Linton, c 1900
Photograph of a company of volunteers in East Linton, East Lothian

Soldiers and civilians at bowling club, c 1910
Photograph of Scottish volunteers of the territorial army and civilians at a bowling club near [Nottingham]

Soldiers at Galashiels Station, c 1916
Photograph of soldiers, a sailor and railway staff beside a steam engine, 'Redgauntlet', at Galashiels Station, Selkirkshire