DUKWs

The British Army in North-west Europe 1944-45- Assault on the Rhine and Capture of Wesel This is one of a collection of pictures that show the landing from Buffaloes of the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, who landed on the afternoon of 24th March 1945, in support of No.1 S.S Commando Brigade at Wesel. The bridge seen in background is the smashed railway bridge at Wesel.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

The Polish Army in Normandy 1944 Sherman tank of the 1st Polish Armoured Division commencing its journey to shore along Floating Bridge at Arromanches.

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Infantrymen of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Landing Craft Assault (LCAs) en route to land at Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, 6 June 1944.

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 Commandos of 1st Special Service Brigade approach Queen Red beach, Sword area, c. 0840 hours, 6 June 1944. Sherman DD tanks of 13th/18th Royal Hussars and the specialised armour of 79th Armoured Division can be seen crowding together on the beach ahead.

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

The British Army in North-west Europe 1944-45- Assault on the Rhine and Capture of Wesel This is one of a collection of pictures that show the landing from Buffaloes of the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, who landed on the afternoon of 24th March 1945, in support of No.1 S.S Commando Brigade at Wesel. The bridge seen in background is the smashed railway bridge at Wesel.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

1st Hussars tanks and men of the 7th Infantry Brigade landing on a crowded beach at Courseulles-sur-Mer - June 6, 1944

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Men of the 5th Dorsetshire Regiment crossing the Rhine in a Buffalo, 28 March 1945. Men of the 5th Dorsetshire Regiment crossing the Rhine in a Buffalo, 28 March 1945.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Invasion of Walcheren Island [westkapelle] The occupation of Walcheren Island is going fast. Flushing is in the hands of the British and troops fanning out to the West are close to the Marine Commandos coming down from the Westkapelle beachhead (where these pictures were taken). This image shows 3" mortars in action from behind the cover of amphibious tanks.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

The British Army in North-west Europe 1944-45 Original caption: "Invasion of Walcheren Island. Amphibious tanks on the beach, showing troops (Marines) wading ashore in the background" Catalogue description " LVT Buffalo amphibians during the invasion of Walcheren Island, 1[sic] November 1944."

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Invasion of Southern France, August 1944. LCTs and LCMs landing supplies on the beach of Fréjus, on "D" plus five, 20 August 1944. LCTs present include LCT-198 and LCT-559. Matted ramp in foreground is for DUKW Amphibious Trucks.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

The Rozich Blackburn Tompkins Bridge, a pontoon bridge built by the 51st Combat Engineers across the Rhine, upstream from the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, between Kripp and Linz.

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Tobruk 1941: British Matilda tanks move forward at Tobruk

14 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 3rd Division troops sheltering behind Universal Carriers (one with a towed 6-pdr AT gun) on Queen beach, Sword area, 6 June 1944. An M10 Wolverine 3-in self-propelled gun and a Bofors anti-aircraft gun can be seen in the background.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Ces soldats de l'infanterie canadienne débarquent sur la plage de Juno Beach. En arrière-plan, on aperçoit Bernières-sur-Mer. Les soldats canadiens marchent en direction de Bernières-sur-Mer.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Commandos of 48 (RM) Commando coming ashore from landing craft at St Aubin-sur-Mer on Juno Beach, 6 June 1944. Commandos of 48 RM Commando coming ashore from landing craft at St Aubin-sur-Mer on Juno Beach, 6 June 1944.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

A LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) from the U.S. Coast Guard -manned USS Samuel Chase disembarks troops of Company A, 16th Infantry , 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wading onto the Fox Green section of Omaha Beach (Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France) on the morning of June 6, 1944. American soldiers encountered the newly formed German 352nd Division when landing. During the initial landing two-thirds of Company E became casualties.

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Antwerp Port

10 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Sword Beach

10 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Universal Carriers of the British 50th Division wade ashore from LCTs on Jig sector Gold Beach — IWM B5244 — 6 June 1944

10 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

LCI 94, Omaha Beach, Normandy — A medical detachment from the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division lands at Dog Red, Omaha Beach. This never-before-published image captures some of the chaos of the early morning landings on June 6, 1944.

1 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Beach with leftovers of the artificial harbour in Arromanche-les-Bains, Normandy

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Spud-pier-pontoon of Mulberry Harbour B , in the background Cap Manvieux; Arromanches, Normandy, France

13 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

LCA (Landing Craft Assault) containing Winnipeg Rifles head for the Normandy Juno beach - June 6, 1944. Most are wearing Mk III helmets.

21 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

Landing ships putting cargo ashore on Omaha Beach at low tide during the early days of the Allied invasion, mid-June 1944. Among identifiable ships present are LST-532 (in the center of the view); USS LST-262 (3rd LST from right); USS LST-310 (2nd LST from right); USS LST-533 (partially visible at far right); and USS LST-524. Note barrage balloons overhead and U.S. Army "half-track" convoy forming up on the beach. The LST-262 was one of 10 Coast Guard-manned LSTs that participated in the invasion of Normandy, France.

7 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKW”

American troops landing at Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. The presence of tracked vehicles and DUKWs (“Ducks”) on the beach and the organized columns of men heading inland indicate that this photo was taken several hours after the initial infantry assault.

7 Jun 2026 · identified as “DUKWs”