Mobilisation Collection

Territorial Army camping at Oval cricket ground, WW1
The Territorial Army camping at the Oval cricket ground in London on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

London Territorial regiments at the start of WWI
Just 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, WW1
French mobilisation poster for the First World War, calling all enlisted soldiers and sailors, and requisitioning animals, vehicles and related equipment. Date: 2 August 1914

Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904. Creator: Jimmy Hare
Japanese infantry ready to leave Tokyo for the front, c1904

The mobilization for the defence of Liege, Belgium, 31 July 1914. After the Germans invaded Belgium on 4 August 1914, the Belgians pinned their hopes on the strategic fortifications of the city of

Bad News, The Parting, 1872 (oil on canvas)
NGW184274 Bad News, The Parting, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

North Staffordshire regiment mobilised, WW1
North Staffordshire regiment mobilised and on the march in France, First World War. circa 1914

Crowds cheering regiments of Italian soldiers on their way to the front line, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000317 Crowds cheering regiments of Italian soldiers on their way to the front line, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Naval Mobilisation, In the thick of it, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Mobilisation, In the thick of it, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, The defence of Lough Swilly at night, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Mobilisation, The defence of Lough Swilly at night, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, "War is declared and we put to sea, 1888. Creator: J Nash
The Naval Mobilisation, " War is declared and we put to sea, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 8th. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 8th. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, Admiral Fitzroys Division of "B"Squadron into Lough Swilly, 1888
The Naval Mobilisation, Admiral Fitzroys Division of " B" Squadron into Lough Swilly, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, H. M. S. Rodney running the Blockade, 1888. Creator: William Lionel Wyllie
The Naval Mobilisation, H.M.S. Rodney running the Blockade, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, "A"Squadron at Portsmouth, 1888. Creator: Charles Joseph Staniland
The Naval Mobilisation, " A" Squadron at Portsmouth, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, "B"Squadron at Portland Roads, 1888. Creator: William Lionel Wyllie
The Naval Mobilisation, " B" Squadron at Portland Roads, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Woman mail carrier in Berlin during World War I, 1915 (b / w photo)
4072615 Woman mail carrier in Berlin during World War I, 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The First World War, 1915-1917 (colour litho)
5207775 The First World War, 1915-1917 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First World War, 1915-1917)

A scene in the Bulgarian countryside (colour litho)
2779869 A scene in the Bulgarian countryside (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene in the Bulgarian countryside)

The Mobilisation at Southampton (b / w photo)
1592774 The Mobilisation at Southampton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mobilisation at Southampton)

Arrival in France of the US transport Leviathan, the one time German liner, Vaterland
STC359855 Arrival in France of the US transport Leviathan, the one time German liner, Vaterland, with 12, 000 American troops aboard, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

WWI German troops leave for the front in a railway carriage with the message
870236 WWI German troops leave for the front in a railway carriage with the message From Munich via Metz to Paris, September 1914 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

The Volunteer Refreshment Saloon Supported Gratuitously By The Citizens of Philadelphia
NYH182488 The Volunteer Refreshment Saloon Supported Gratuitously By The Citizens of Philadelphia (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Russian cavalry on their way to Manchuria (colour litho)
2795804 Russian cavalry on their way to Manchuria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian cavalry on their way to Manchuria)

Calendar, August 1914, WW1
Calendar, August 1914 -- Mobilisation, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

A detachment of British troops who have just detrained at a French railway station
HJA360618 A detachment of British troops who have just detrained at a French railway station, from The Illustrated War News, published 8th November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Homeward bound, with their great task greatly finished, 1918-19 (b / w photo)
STC359799 Homeward bound, with their great task greatly finished, 1918-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo Craft going down Channel to join their Squadron after Mobilisation (litho)
1628941 The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo Craft going down Channel to join their Squadron after Mobilisation (litho) by Jane, Fred T

The Mobilisation of the Fleet for the Manoeuvres, hauling a First-Class Cruiser out of the Basin Prior to commissioning
1628908 The Mobilisation of the Fleet for the Manoeuvres, hauling a First-Class Cruiser out of the Basin Prior to commissioning (engraving) by Jane, Fred T

The skeleton of Death leads a young Recruit to join the Army, leaving his girl and family behind
FLO4690453 The skeleton of Death leads a young Recruit to join the Army, leaving his girl and family behind. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Artillery in the Caucasian mountains, 1883 (oil on canvas)
BAL231457 Artillery in the Caucasian mountains, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Polenov, Vasilij Dmitrievich (1844-1927); 52x31 cm; Regional Art Museum, Volgograd; Russian, out of copyright

Troops Crossing a Bridge, 1917 (b / w photo)
NAM280961 Troops Crossing a Bridge, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of 265 photographs compiled by Major Leith-Ross)

The scenes at Waterloo and Hounslow Stations at the departure of troops for war, World War I, August 1914 (litho)
972821 The scenes at Waterloo and Hounslow Stations at the departure of troops for war, World War I, August 1914 (litho) by English School

Austrian soldiers marching through the Tyrol, World War I, 1914 (colour litho)
972773 Austrian soldiers marching through the Tyrol, World War I, 1914 (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piping Times of War, 1914-19 (colour litho)
STC359848 Piping Times of War, 1914-19 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Scottish; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A missing Londoner! An English M. E. T. motor- bus in the hands of the Germans
STC312538 A missing Londoner! An English M.E.T. motor- bus in the hands of the Germans and put to use by them, from The Illustrated War News (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (b / w photo)
1599922 The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth)

Mobilisation, Paris barracks, c1914. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

2nd August, c1840-1900 (1924). Artist: Theophile Steinlen
2nd August, c1840-1900 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

British troops disembarking in France, 7 August 1914. Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. The first elements of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Turkish riflemen en route to the front by train, 1914. A woman on the platform provides refreshments. Turkey entered the First World War on the side of the Germans and Austrians on 29 October 1914

British soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace, London, August 1914. Crowds watch troops of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) mobilising in the early days of World War I

The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Artist: Andre Devambez
The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Troops preparing to depart for the Western Front as their families bid them farewell

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"Mobilisation: Uniting Nations, Empowering Soldiers" During the outbreak of World War I, mobilisation became a crucial aspect of military strategy. Territorial Army units set up camp at the Oval cricket ground in London, ready to answer their nation's call. The sight of these brave men preparing for battle symbolized the determination and unity that would define this global conflict. London Territorial regiments stood tall at the start of WWI, embodying the spirit of mobilisation. Their presence showcased the readiness and commitment displayed by soldiers from all walks of life who were willing to defend their homeland. French mobilisation posters adorned streets during WWI, urging citizens to join in protecting their country. These powerful images stirred patriotism and encouraged individuals to contribute towards victory. The North Staffordshire regiment was among those mobilised during WWI. As they embarked on their journey, leaving loved ones behind, they exemplified courage and sacrifice in service to their nation. Turkish troops embarking for the Russo-Turkish War depicted a different facet of mobilisation. This lithograph captured both anticipation and trepidation as soldiers prepared themselves mentally and physically for battle. A print capturing a train departing Gare de l'Est in 1914 highlighted how mobilisation extended beyond individual soldiers; it encompassed entire nations gearing up for war with unwavering resolve. The defence of Liege saw Belgium's mobilisation efforts come into play on July 31st, 1914. This pivotal moment demonstrated how even smaller nations could rally together against overwhelming odds when faced with aggression. Militarism cast its shadow over Europe as tensions escalated before WWI erupted. The hand of militarism loomed large as countries embraced aggressive policies that ultimately led to widespread conflict across continents. Kaiser Wilhelm II addressed his people during WWI, emphasizing national duty and rallying support for Germany's cause. His words resonated deeply within German society, fueling the mobilisation of millions.