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Recruits Collection (#10)

"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers

Background imageRecruits Collection: WWII Recruitment

WWII Recruitment
A soldier and a prospective recruit drinking tea in the hall of a recruiting depot for World War II

Background imageRecruits Collection: First US army recruits

First US army recruits
A blindfolded official picks out first recruits for the US army in WW1

Background imageRecruits Collection: Daily Mirror Boy Army

Daily Mirror Boy Army
The Daily Mirror Boy Army approved by Lord Raglan and a movement growing by leaps and bounds in 1906 as Britain worries about the threat of invasion

Background imageRecruits Collection: Kitcheners Army 1915

Kitcheners Army 1915
Men of Kitcheners Army, the new volunteer recruits enlisted at the request of Kitchener during World War I in 1915

Background imageRecruits Collection: British Army recruits waiting for pay, 1914

British Army recruits waiting for pay, 1914
British Army recruits waiting for pay in St. Martins Churchyard, Trafalgar Square, London during World War I in August 1914

Background imageRecruits Collection: Kultur: The Drilling Machine for Military Beginners by Heath

Kultur: The Drilling Machine for Military Beginners by Heath
Three raw recruits are put through their paces on the training ground with the help of a machine which reduces them to mere puppets

Background imageRecruits Collection: Swearing In Indian Recruits to the British Army, 1878

Swearing In Indian Recruits to the British Army, 1878
Engraving showing the swearing in of an Indian recruit to the British Army, on a parade ground in the sub-continent, 1878

Background imageRecruits Collection: Sergeant and Recruits of the Palestine Police Force, 1945

Sergeant and Recruits of the Palestine Police Force, 1945
Photograph showing an Arab Drill Sergeant (centre) instructing some recent recruits to the Palestine Police Force, in Ceremonial Drill, at their barracks in Jerusalem, November 1945. Date: 1945

Background imageRecruits Collection: Village Fencibles or County Recruits

Village Fencibles or County Recruits
Village Fencibles / or County Recruits

Background imageRecruits Collection: German Recruits Train

German Recruits Train
Recruits exercising with small arms on the deck of a Panzerschiffe

Background imageRecruits Collection: Revolution Recruits

Revolution Recruits
From the district of La Mancha, would-be revolutionaries cross the Despenaperros in pouring rain to take part in the overthrow of Isabelas regime

Background imageRecruits Collection: Reinforcements at Venice

Reinforcements at Venice
Recruits from Dalmata arrive in Venice to reinforce the Austrians

Background imageRecruits Collection: Algerian Recruits

Algerian Recruits
In line with the French policy of assimilation, indigenous Algerians are recruited into the Armee d Afrique

Background imageRecruits Collection: Kitchener / French Recruit

Kitchener / French Recruit
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM Soldier; caricatured instructing French recruits to keep on fighting for England

Background imageRecruits Collection: Wwi / Russians Training

Wwi / Russians Training
Russian recruits on a training exercise

Background imageRecruits Collection: New Recruits / Derby Day

New Recruits / Derby Day
Following an appeal from Lord Derby, scores of men queue in London to enlist on one of the many Derby Days as they became known

Background imageRecruits Collection: New Recruits / Wwi / Wells

New Recruits / Wwi / Wells
New recruits at Wells. A crowd of men in suits gather to offer their services

Background imageRecruits Collection: Medical Examination

Medical Examination
Recruits await their medical examination

Background imageRecruits Collection: Swedish Recruits Ww2

Swedish Recruits Ww2
A recruitment drive for the National Security Services in Stockholm is led by a naval band

Background imageRecruits Collection: Battle of Lobositz

Battle of Lobositz
BATTLE OF LOBOSITZ Friedrich der Grosse defeats the Austrians, capturing many Saxons whom he recruits into his own army




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"From the Streets to Service: A Glimpse into Recruits' Journey" The Metropolitan Police recruitment poster beckons aspiring officers, promising a path of honor and protection for their city. With a promotional recruitment card for the U. S. Navy in hand, young individuals envision adventures on vast oceans and opportunities to serve their nation. The WaC and WRNS recruitment poster empowers women, inviting them to break barriers and contribute to the war effort with courage and resilience. At Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen undergo rigorous training, preparing themselves for life-saving missions amidst blazing infernos. Sweat-drenched faces of LCC-LFB recruit firefighters reflect determination as they train relentlessly at Brigade HQ SE1, readying themselves to combat any blaze that threatens London's safety. The Territorial Army Poster calls upon men eager to defend their homeland, offering them an opportunity to showcase bravery while safeguarding national interests. Armed with assegais, members of Natal Native Contingent (NCC) stand tall - recruits who embrace duty with pride while protecting their land during challenging times. ASC Barracks in Grove Park becomes a sanctuary where recruits find camaraderie and discipline as they prepare themselves for military service under British colors. 9 & 10: British Military Recruitment Posters from WW1 depict valiant soldiers joining forces against adversity; these posters inspire recruits by showcasing patriotism's call during turbulent times. 11: In the inter-war period, another British Military Recruitment Poster emerges - urging new recruits forward once more; it symbolizes hope amid uncertainty. 12: Once again at Brigade HQ SE1, LCC-LFB recruit firemen push boundaries during intense training sessions; forging bonds that will last through countless emergencies. These hints collectively paint a picture of diverse individuals answering different calls – be it upholding law enforcement or defending nations.