Conscription Collection (#5)

Departing for the War, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR162365 Departing for the War, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905); 207.5x303.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Military Conscription in Paris, France: Conscripts Returning from the Drawing by Lot at the Palais De L industrie, 1883

The System of Conscription in France, 1876: 1
THE SYSTEM OF CONSCRIPTION IN FRANCE, 1876: 1. Specimens of the Conscripts. 2. Drawing Lots. 3. Marching through the Streets. 4. Coming Home with a Lucky Number. 5. Stripping to Pass the Doctor. 6

Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant
WW2 - " I can see that you ve done this drill before - once." Conscripts fail to impress their sergeant with their drilling... Date: 1945

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Conscription men signing on at Sidcup. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. Fetching water on a bicycle. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines. 1939

Territorials at camp at Lympne. A Territorial writing home. 1939

First American WWI Conscripts
Camp Admiral, Maryland: 1917. The first American conscription system for WWI at Camp Admiral, Maryland. It is now called Fort Meade

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Victims Of The Conscription Enjoying Their Last Moments Of Freedom, The Paris Exhibition, France

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1942
Serve in the WaF. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. As an administrative airwoman. Good organizers are needed in a fast growing service

The Amercian Revolution - A Call to Arms
A husband and eldest son get the call to aid the struggle against the British during the American Revolutionary War (American War of Independence - 1775-1783) and leap at the opportunity to enlist

Recruiting

Military Service in Sweden
Young men are to do their compulsory military service, because the danger of war. The will be recruits int the Royal Navy. Skepsholmen, Stockholm, 8/9 1939 Date: 8th September 1939

Called Up by George Ranstead
A man of considerably advanced years stands proudly in a patriotic pose, while the caption of the picture reads Called Up

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Rather Sheepish
Rather Sheepish. A young shepherd sheepishly avoids military conscription. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance

General Mobilization Army Reserve
Royal proclaimation from George V, calling up reserve soldiers to permanent service

Conscription Act of 1917
Some 5000 women appeared outside New York City Hall on 16th June 1917 to present an anti-registration petition to the mayor. Two women rioters are arrested for fighting with police

The Marriage Tie
A man is torn between duty to his family and duty to his country during World War One. Eventually, conscription would include married men also

My Dads at the Front
Children used as recruiting sergeants in Cardiff, 1915. The British Cabinet were against conscription and so Lord Kitchener had to rely on recruitment drives

Immigrants at the docks, London, 1904
Engraving showing a group of immigrant children huddling together at the docks in front of a warehouse, London, 1904. In 1904 there was a influx of Jewish immigrants to London

The Imperial German Navy
German officers and men aboard the Moltke. Manned chiefly by conscription, the German navy was criticised for disrespecting International Law and sinking Allied merchant-ships without warning

A Derby night
Illustration by S. Begg showing a long queue of men lining up to enlist. Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting in 1916 introduced the Derby scheme which encouraged men from the same offices or

Conscription / Russia 1941
Young men register to join the Russian army. Conscription was introduced on 23 June 1941

Conscription New York
Desperate for men, the Federal government introduces conscription : in New York this is effected by ballot. It is less than popular

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"Conscription: A Historical Journey Through Time" In the realm of conscription, a tapestry of stories unfolds, revealing both the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations. From war-torn battlefields to bustling city streets, this practice has left an indelible mark on history. As we delve into its narrative, one cannot ignore those who were absent from their homes and loved ones. The conscripts of 1807 passing in front of the Porte Saint Denis in Paris evoke images of brave souls marching towards an uncertain future. Their departure forever altered the lives they left behind. Fast forward to World War I, where a powerful poster beckoned men with patriotic fervor - "Your King and Country Need You. " It was a call that echoed through every corner as patrons at Cafe Royal engaged in spirited discussions about duty and sacrifice. But it wasn't just men who answered the call; women too played an integral role. In 1941, an advert for recruiting women for the WaF (Women's Auxiliary Forces) showcased their strength and determination amidst turbulent times. Across continents, even dictators like Benito Mussolini recognized the power of conscription. In his fascist regime during the 1930s, he sought to mold a nation united under his banner. Yet not all responses to they were met with open arms. The Secession War or American Civil War saw opposition rise as draft riots engulfed New York City in flames. Insurgencies set fire to institutions such as the asylum for colored orphans during these tumultuous times. Amidst these struggles emerged poignant moments captured by artists' brushes and photographers' lenses. Engravings depicting "The Departure of Conscript" in 1851 reveal tearful farewells while another engraving portrays a constricted soldier returning home as a sapper – scars etched upon his soul alongside newfound skills acquired on distant battlegrounds.