Summary

This comprehensive collection features two major photographic collections: those from 1915 to 1945 capturing the French forces against Germany, and those documenting the Allied campaigns from the liberation of the West German camps to World War II. The archives were developed by the SPA, a French Army photo section, working alongside the SCA, which operated during World War II, and were established in Spring 1915 after the French War of Independence began. These documents preserve key military actions, including battles near Alger and later the liberation of Germany, alongside strategic decisions and troop movements from 1942 through 1945.

This extensive inventory includes detailed records from the 1914-1918 War of Independence, as well as the full course of World War II. The second archive covers 1945 to 1962, detailing the final phase of the German campaign and the liberation of France, with a focus on the liberation of German concentration camps. It also extends to 1963-1989 and 1990-2000, capturing post-war transitions.

Beyond the primary records, the collection encompasses a broader historical perspective, beginning with the Second War in Europe in 1914. It concludes with a "From 2001" timeline, offering a 60-year view of modern conflict.

Title

ImagesDefense - ImagesDefense

Description

ImagesDefense - ImagesDefense

Keywords

images, france, collection, plus, forces, site, service, section, nous, populations, durant, actions, cookies, information, ligne, collections

NS Lookup

A 104.20.40.184, A 172.66.160.52

Dates

Created 2026-03-08

Updated 2026-04-14

Summarized 2026-04-16