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EVB2941740: Vietnam War. Two battle weary US Marines take a break, rain and all, during Operation Bold Mariner. The operation's mission was clearing out Viet Cong forces and converting the Communist stronghold into an area of government control. However, there were no military gains and the area remained outside Republic of Vietnam control. Jan. 13, 1969 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2942689: German sailors cling to the capsized and sinking of the Cruiser Bluecher. The British began recovering survivors when a German zeppelin began bombing, mistaking the sinking Bluecher for a British ship. Deaths were between 747 to 1000. Photo taken from the British Cruiser Arethusia, in the North Sea. World War I. Jan. 24, 1915, Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
EVB2942797: Third Liberty Loan Campaign during World War I. Noted artist N.C. Wyeth, stands on a scaffold with others, putting the last touches on the giant battle picture on the Sub-Treasury building. The classic Statue of George Washington is flanked by Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. New York City. April 1918, Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) / Bridgeman Images