General Montgomery takes a ride in a DUKW (amphibious vehicle), during the Sicily landings; 12 July 1943.

Hitching a ride

British troops on parade... They’re accompanied by a well trained German Shepherd standing at attention. What is also interesting about the photograph, the sergeants in the foreground are both armed with MkI STEN Guns.

Just like the soldiers

Soldiers of the Scottish Fusiliers, 15th Scottish Infantry Division of the British Army awaiting for the signal to go on the attack in the woods near the French town of Caen.