Recruits Collection (#4)

Kitchener Wants More Men (colour litho)
3641669 Kitchener Wants More Men (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchener Wants More Men. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

US Army recruits bid farewell to family before the train journey to training camp
702013 US Army recruits bid farewell to family before the train journey to training camp, 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

The Delivery Of The Flag Made By The Tarantine Ladies To The New 5th Class Battleship... (colour litho)
2798416 The Delivery Of The Flag Made By The Tarantine Ladies To The New 5th Class Battleship... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Recruits (engraving)
604106 Recruits (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruits; from The Illustrated London News)

Recruiting Station in City Hall Park, New York, March 1864 (engraving)
PNP270107 Recruiting Station in City Hall Park, New York, March 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

War Preparations at Aldershot (litho)
1043189 War Preparations at Aldershot (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Preparations at Aldershot)

The War in the East, Sketches at Constantinople (engraving)
1053744 The War in the East, Sketches at Constantinople (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Sketches at Constantinople)

The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front (litho)
1063557 The Soudan Campaign, off to Khartoum, Recruits for the Egyptian Battalions going to the Front (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Campaign)

Balloting for Conscripts (engraving)
3092563 Balloting for Conscripts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloting for Conscripts)

Westminster Conscripts under the Training Act, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191218 Westminster Conscripts under the Training Act, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

USSR "Would you volunteer in the Red Army?"- against the backdrop of growing
6203487 USSR " Would you volunteer in the Red Army?" - against the backdrop of growing industry, an indicator and apostrofa directly the reader of the manifesto (poster) by Moor

The Indian Frontier Rising, selecting Recruits for the Khyber Frontier Force (litho)
1597843 The Indian Frontier Rising, selecting Recruits for the Khyber Frontier Force (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

The Swearing-In of Recruits of the Berlin Garrison before the German Emperor on 23 November (b / w photo)
1628696 The Swearing-In of Recruits of the Berlin Garrison before the German Emperor on 23 November (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Late Czar Alexander II (engraving)
1037659 The Late Czar Alexander II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Czar Alexander II)

At the Front with the Nile Expedition (litho)
1042179 At the Front with the Nile Expedition (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Front with the Nile Expedition)

The China Inland Mission (engraving)
1045037 The China Inland Mission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The China Inland Mission, Recruits who have lately joined the Staff)

Spain, Government Cavalry recruits Swearing Allegiance to their Colours at Vittoria (engraving)
1053348 Spain, Government Cavalry recruits Swearing Allegiance to their Colours at Vittoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain)

Conscripts from Alsace and Lorraine rebelling against their call-up into the German Army (colour litho)
2818797 Conscripts from Alsace and Lorraine rebelling against their call-up into the German Army (colour litho) by Meaulle

The youngest conscript of the class (colour litho)
2782176 The youngest conscript of the class (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The youngest conscript of the class. The French Army conscription lottery)

A camp of workers from the British Chinese Labour Corps recruited to participate in
2606722 A camp of workers from the British Chinese Labour Corps recruited to participate in the Middle East campaign, Egypt, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau

Recruiting for a pirate ship in the 17th Century, 1932 (oil on canvas)
PNP261479 Recruiting for a pirate ship in the 17th Century, 1932 (oil on canvas) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright

Boys of the Royal Navy training with guns at Shotley Barracks (b / w photo)
NAM261163 Boys of the Royal Navy training with guns at Shotley Barracks (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Recruits (engraving)
1622106 Recruits (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1882)

Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho)
1595435 Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Recruit Depot)

Recruits by Vojt?ch Barton?k
3782905 Recruits by Vojt?ch Barton?k by Bartonek, Vojtech (1859-1908); (add.info.: Recruits by Vojt?ch Barton?k. Czech painter, 28 March 1859 - 25 August 1908.); Lebrecht History

Recruits for the German Navy at the Lehrter Station, Berlin, on their Way to Kiel (litho)
1041948 Recruits for the German Navy at the Lehrter Station, Berlin, on their Way to Kiel (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eager to go to the Front, Recruits of the South African Light Horse drilling at Rosebank (b / w photo)
1043394 Eager to go to the Front, Recruits of the South African Light Horse drilling at Rosebank (b/w photo) by English photographer

Count Keratrys Breton Army, Recruits taking Leave of their Friends (engraving)
1052236 Count Keratrys Breton Army, Recruits taking Leave of their Friends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Keratrys Breton Army)

War Preparations, Military Activity at Portsmouth (litho)
1043156 War Preparations, Military Activity at Portsmouth (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Preparations, Military Activity at Portsmouth)

Our Indian Army, with a Bombay Native Infantry Regiment (engraving)
1049983 Our Indian Army, with a Bombay Native Infantry Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Indian Army, with a Bombay Native Infantry Regiment)

Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry, Some Experiences on First Joining (engraving)
1062869 Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry, Some Experiences on First Joining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recruits for the Yeomanry Cavalry)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058828 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Female Argentine recruits who are joining the the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) and Land Army

Sea Cadets with bayonets fixed, listening to a memorial service for HMS Jervis Bay during the Second World War. 14th May 1944

Cadets on guard duty being inspected by a Senior Officer. 6th August 1942

Sea Cadets from Horley, Surrey training in Shoreham-by-Sea. The visit Shoerham twice a week for practice as there is no sea at Horley

Cadets under instructions by a Senior Officer learning how a bow-line knot is made. 6th August 1942

Naval Cadets undergoing training at a Naval establishment in the heart of England during the Second World War. 31st August 1943

General Instruction consisting of Boatwork. Compass & Helm Knots and Splices, Semaphore and Parts of a Rifle. In the fore ground

At 1500 hours each Saturday The Union Flag is hoist at the mast. Guard Parades and Buglers sound the General Salute conforming with the Ritual in the Royal Navy. 6th August 1942

Commander Grant teaches orphans in the training ship Stork, moored on the River Thames, for future roles in the Royal Navy or the Merchant Service

Twenty three year old Mrs Artemis spends a few last moments together with her husband Michael, who she married only a week ago, before he joins the British Army during the Second World War

Men learning all about ship stoke holes from the blackboard. These men from all walks of life, want to do a job of work at sea

Nigerian Sappers for the Royal West African Frontier Force. (Picture) African recruits trying on their Army boots for the first at the Engineers Training Centre, Bukuru, Northern Nigeria

Territorial recruits receiving instructions on the new Bren-Gun at the Drill Hall Merthyr Tydfil. 28th April 1939

Lined up for the first roll call of their six monthsservice at Whittington Barracks, these young militiamen do not look as though they are finding it much of an ordeal

Some of the Militiamen from Birmingham and the Midlands arriving at Whittington barracks, Lichfield, this morning, to begin their six months training 15th July 1939 The Militiamen were the result of

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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.