Iranian army participates in the Victory Parade marking the end of World War II in London (Oxford Street) and before King George VI, Queen Elisabeth, Princess of Wales and Winston Churchill. (Circa May 8th, 1946)
See Related BBC Report:
VE Day memories 65 years on: ‘Electricity in the air’ (bbc)
(Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)
Winston Churchill VE-day 8th May 1945:
Rare Footage Iran during WWII (No Sound Track Available):
Royals Greet Crowds on VE Day 1945:
Top Photo:
Iranian army participates in the Victory Parade marking the end of World War II in London (Oxford Street) on 08/06/1946 (Larger image). Iran was considered as the “Bridge to Victory” by the Allies after the Teheran Conference in 1943.
Bottom Photo:
Iranian army participates in the Victory Parade marking the end of World War II in London on 08/06/1946 (Larger image) before King George VI of Windsor and Queen Elisabeth (Later known as the “Queen Mum”), and the Princess of Wales (future Queen Elisabeth II) on Podium. Prime Minister Winston Churchill below right hand side of Podium looks upon. Iran was considered as the “Bridge to Victory” by the Allies after the Teheran Conference in 1943.
Recommended Readings:
Henry Dallal: the galloping cameraman by By Roya Nikkhah (Daily Telegraph)
Tehran 43: Spy Ring by Darius KADIVAR
by Darius KADIVAR
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