Battalions Collection (#2)

Founders of the Sportsmans Battalion
The organiser of the Sportsmans Battalion and her husband, the recruiting-officer-in-chief, Mr and Mrs Cunliffe Owen. Mrs Cunliffe Owen conceived the idea of raising the Sportsmans Battalion where

Mrs Cunliffe Owen, founder of Sportsmens Battalion, WW1
Mrs E. Cunliffe Owen, founder of the The 23rd (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers[1] and 24th (Service) Battalion (2nd Sportsman s), better known as the Sportsmens Battalions

Lt. -Col. Edgar R. Mobbs, 7th Bn. Northants Reg. Rugby Intern
Lieutenant Colonel Edgar R. Mobbs, D.S.O. Edgar Roberts Mobbs DSO (1882 - 1917) was an English rugby union footballer who played for and captained Northampton R.F.C. and England

City of London recruits, Tower of London, WW1
Young men answering the call to enlist at the start of the First World War. All of them employees of City firms, they were joining the City of London Battalion, consisting of 1300 men

A German 15cm Siege gun
A photograph showing a German gun captured by French soldiers during the Battle of the Somme. Intended to be a decisive breakthrough

Potential army recruit looks at the proclamation
Two soldiers look on as a civilian reads the notice which shows how volunteers can enlist. These soldiers were known as Kitcheners Men and were often from the same factory or town

The Bersaglieri, Italian rifle battalions, advancing to the scene of action. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Battle of Little Big Horn 25-26 June 1876. Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Painting by Amos Bad Heart Buffalo (Sioux) c 1900

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"Battalions: A Glimpse into Military History" United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees: Building a legacy of strength and resilience, the Seabees construct more than just structures; they forge unity and determination. British Royal Marines arriving in Ostend, Belgium, WW1: Marching with unwavering courage through war-torn lands, the Royal Marines exemplify bravery in the face of adversity. The Queen and Prince Philip at Stirling Castle: A regal presence amidst historic walls, their majesties honor the valor and dedication of those who have served under their command. Recruitment poster, Men of London, WW1: Calling upon the brave hearts from bustling streets to join forces for a noble cause – an invitation to write history together. WW1 - Feisals Army coming into Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: Across desert sands they march with purposeful strides; Feisals Army embodies strength as they secure new horizons. Prussian Army Medic Battalion Doctor & Hospital Attendant: In times of conflict or peace alike, these unsung heroes heal wounds both seen and unseen with compassion that knows no bounds. Prussian Guard Train Battalion NCO & Officer: Meticulously organized like clockwork precision on rails; these guardians ensure supplies reach where duty calls without fail. Prussian Guard Pioneer Battalion Non-Commissioned Officer & Common Soldier: Forging paths through uncharted territories; pioneers pave way for progress while soldiers stand tall as defenders of honor. Prussian Guard Rhenish Hunter Battalion No 8 & East Prussian Hunter Battalion No 1 Soldiers: Silent hunters in green emerge from dense forests embodying stealth and skill; their loyalty lies within nature's embrace. Hangar deck of HMS Illustrious: Within this floating fortress soar dreams taking flight.