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Territorial Army camping at Oval cricket ground, WW1The Territorial Army camping at the Oval cricket ground in London on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914
The Hand of Militarism in Europe, WW1 outbreakLike a modern Gulliver playing the war-game with the troops of Lilliput - a Sinister Picture suggesting the present state of things in Europe
London Territorial regiments at the start of WWIJust before the British Army was mobilised following the outbreak of World War I, a number of London Territorial regiments were on their war to camp for their annual training when they were ordered
French mobilisation poster, WW1French mobilisation poster for the First World War, calling all enlisted soldiers and sailors, and requisitioning animals, vehicles and related equipment. Date: 2 August 1914
North Staffordshire regiment mobilised, WW1North Staffordshire regiment mobilised and on the march in France, First World War. circa 1914
Calendar, August 1914, WW1Calendar, August 1914 -- Mobilisation, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915
Mobilisation in France at the start of World War ICrowds line the streets to wave goodbye to their countrymen as they set off to war. General mobilisation in France began once Germany had declared war on Russia, on the 1st August 1914. Date: 1914
The Trench train, Victoria station, WW1Moving scenes at Victoria railway station as British soldiers and officers, bound for the Front, bid farewell to their loved ones. 1915
Address from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the German people, WW1The address from Kaiser Wilhelm II to the German people at the beginning of the First World War. Date: 6 August 1914
British troops boarding train at Rouen, France, WW1British troops boarding a train at Rouen, northern France, for the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914
American and Canadian troops, WW1American and Canadian troops during the First World War. Although America did not join the war officially until April 1917, an American Legion had already gone into action, consisting of 16
The Home Guard Protecting the ThamesTwo members of the Home Guard chat to Colonel Burnell on a pleasure boat, now converted into a Thames patrol boat. Note that the men are wearing LDV armbands
Turco-Italian War - farewell to wives & families, by MataniaThe Turco-Italian War - off to Tripoli: The last farewell to wives and families. The scene outside the Royal Naval barracks at St. Lucia, Naples
Troops leaving Albany, NY, for Spanish-American WarTroops of the 10th Battalion leaving Albany, New York State, for the Spanish-American War, 1 May 1898. Date: 1898
Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, WW1Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, during the early stages of the First World War. One of the men (centre) is an Algerian Spahi. Date: 1914
British soldier gets a kiss goodbye, WW1A British soldier, a member of the Honourable Artillery Company receives a kiss farewell from his little sister before departing from the Front. Date: 1914
Scene outside Graphic office, Paris, WW1Scene outside The Graphic office in Rue Lafayette, Paris, on the outbreak of the First World War, showing people waving to troops destined for the Front
Mobilisation scenes at the Oval cricket ground, WW1Soldiers mobilising and marching with their supplies at the Oval cricket ground in London in August 1914. Date: 1914
Sailor says good bye to wife and baby, WW1A sailor bidding farewell to his wife and child at Waterloo Station at the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914
Provisions dispatched to Austrian recruits, WWIWhen Germany declared war on Russia, Austria had to prepare to cope with the millions of Russian recruits they d be fighting against, increasing its army significantly
When all men are mobilisedAn illustration of two women contributing to the war effort, shown by their military dress, calling another woman who isn t helping a slacker. Date: 1916
Naval reserves called up at the outbreak of World War INaval reforms inaugurated by Lord Fisher included the establishment of a Naval Reserve which could be added to the strength of the fleet whenever was necessary
Horses commandeered 1914Commandeered horses being marched to their Depots. During the first week of mobilisation, hundreds of horses were commandeered and passed through streets
Dreadnought provisions 1914A diagram illustrating the provisions required to maintain a crew of 900 for about one month on a dreadnought battleship. Date: 1914
The onset of World War One in EnglandEvents at the beginning of the First World War in England. Clockwise from top left: the Archbishop of Canterburys Faculty for marriage licenses
Bravo Winston! Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, WWWinston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty pictured at the outbreak of the First World War, when he ensured rapid naval mobilisation of the fleet
Gordon Highlanders marching through Plymouth, WW1Men of the Gordon Highlanders marching through Plymouth, with Colonel W E Gordon leading them on horseback, and civilians following them on either side, in the early days of the First World War
Allied troops landing for the Western Front, WW1Allied troops (probably Belgian) landing in preparation for the Western Front in the early days of the First World War. The ship is the Princesse Clementine of Ostende. Date: 1914
Russian mobilisationA picture showing the male population of a village near Moscow in Russia, the adults of which all responded to the mobilisation call on 30 July Date: August 1914
Ammunition waggonsCarts usually used to transport groceries are requisitioned for use as ammunition waggons following the military mobilisation order on the outbreak of war
Guns for transportWith the order for mobilisation given, artillery pieces are gathered in Nine Elms Goods Yard, London, ready for transportation by rail Date: August 1914
Soldiers at Waterloo StationAt Waterloo Station, London, soldiers rest while awaiting the special train to transport them to their centre, as the army is mobilised upon the declaration of war. Date: August 1914
Imperial Palace BerlinOn the brink of war. The scene at the Imperial Palace, Berlin on the evening of 31 July 1914, as Kaiser Wilhelm II addresses the gathered crowd from a balcony
Mobilisation of German ReservistsFollowing the declaration of war on Russia on 1 August, German Reservists respond to the mobilisation call and board a train to take them to the war zone. Date: August 1914
German Reservists at London ConsulateAt their Consulate in Bedford Place, London, German Reservists gather following the mobilisation order. Germany declared war on Russia on 1 August. Date: August 1914
Military men on board shipA large number of military men in pith helmets on board ship
Austrian army receiving their first pay, WW1Newly recruited members of the Austrian army receive their first pay on mobilisation at the start of the First World War. An official takes coins out of a canvas bag. Date: 1914
Belgian troops with dogs, Belgium, WW1Belgian troops with dogs pulling artillery carts, Belgium, leaving for the front line towards the start of the First World War. Date: 25 October 1914
Bank Holiday mobilisation activity at Sheerness, WW1Bank Holiday mobilisation activity at Sheerness at the start of the First World War. British civilians watch the warships with interest from the deck of the Princess of Wales, Rochester
Mobilisation of 4th Grand Infantry Regiment, Berlin, WW1Scene at the mobilisation of the German 4th Grand Infantry Regiment in Berlin, at the beginning of the First World War. Standing on the dais is Major von Stuelpnagel. Date: circa 1914-1915
Grand Infantry RegimentMobilisation of the Grand Infantry Regiment in Berlin during the First World War. Circa 1916
Kaiser Wilhelm II on palace balcony, Berlin, WW1Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Berlin after the order for mobilisation, to confirm that Germany was declaring war on Russia. Date: 1 August 1914
War Office letter to Mrs G G Ranstead, from the Director General of Mobilization, concerned the expected demobilisation of men who enlisted in 1914 and 1915. 11 June 1919
German reserve troops WWICalled up reservists in Berlin, Germany during World War I
German mobilisation WWIGerman mobilisation in Germany during World War I
French mobilisation WWIFrench mobilisation using trains during World War I
French Naval School WWIIIn the gun room the pupils learn the complicated workings of naval guns
Infantry officer training WWIIOfficer students having lessons in field manoeuvers
French mobilisationThis picture, smuggled into London, show Marines on arrival in Brest to board their respective ships. French ships have been massing in Brest, a big naval base
French navy mass WWIIThe young sailors listen when one of their comrades performs mass
French radio operator training WWIIOne of the head officials at the Ministry of Telecommunications hands out diplomas to students who have passed their final exam
French mobilisation WWIIA group of aviators, both French and British, study the plan of operations Date: 1939-1940
French infantry officer training WWIIAfter a full day of various lessons and exercises, including fire-extinguishing practice, a student jots down notes of the days activities
Paris blackout WWIIParis blackout rehearsal for air raids. The top photo shows Paris before being blacked out seen from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower whereas the bottom is after the lights have been switched off
Mobilising Bedouin TroopsBedouin troops mobilised in Iran. Cavalry carry long spears and the flag of the Ottoman Empire flies above the troops
