On July 23, 1940, Britain recognized the Czech National Committee as the Provisional Czech Government and concluded with it a comprehensive military agreement.  In the photo above, the Czech President, Dr. Edvard Benes, is visiting Czech troops at a camp in Britain.

The Czech Army in Britain

In the Netherlands East Indies the Dutch authorities were wholeheartedly in favour of resistance to German aggression, and speeded up the work of defence.  Above is a pontoon bridge constructed by pioneers of the Netherlands Indian Army.

Dutch Pontoon Bridge

Czech airmen were formed into a bomber and a fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force in time to take part in the Battle of Britain.  The fighter squadron shot down seven Messerschmitt Jaguars and a Dornier 215 in a single engagement.  Above, one of the Czech fighter pilots with the squadron mascot.