Requisition Collection

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

War Autos for Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
War Autos for Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Automobiles and trucks, probably requisitioned for the war effort in Russia during World War I.

War Auto for Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
War Auto for Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Automobile, probably requisitioned for the war effort in Russia during World War I.

The requisition, 1872. Creator: Charles Rochussen
The requisition, 1872. Soldiers with horses belonging to a farming family

Spain Civil War Requisition Of Vehicles By Organizations
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Searching a body; Paris Commune 1871
A soldier searching a corpse for coins to place over the dead man's eyes, during the Paris Commune

Requisition of flour from rich peasants in a village near Pskov, 1922 (w / c on paper)
1546929 Requisition of flour from rich peasants in a village near Pskov, 1922 (w/c on paper) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); Museum of the Revolution, Moscow

Opening of the Budget or John Bull Giving his Breeches to Save his Bacon
HSC185233 Opening of the Budget or John Bull Giving his Breeches to Save his Bacon, published November 17th, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Bank of England, London

Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I (engraving)
1044398 Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in Wales, III, an Ascent of Snowdon, I)

Requisition of horses by the army (colour litho)
2795841 Requisition of horses by the army (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Requisition of horses by the army. La requisition des chevaux)

Requisition of automobiles on the Esplanade des Invalides, Paris
939858 Requisition of automobiles on the Esplanade des Invalides, Paris, 16 August 1914 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

requisition horse claimed group soldiers farmyard
The requisition, The requisition. A horse is claimed by a group of soldiers on a farmyard. On the right, the peasant family watches the soldiers inspect some horses

Collecting and branding horses, WW1
Wanted for the Army -- collecting and branding horses for troops at the stables of W H Smith, the famous newsagents, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914

Franco-Prussian War: On requisition in Orleans, France

The requisition, Charles Rochussen, 1872

Franco-Prussian War: On requisition in Orleans, France

Collection van with furniture WWII
Any articles useful in furnishing houses requisitioned for refugees are collected by vans from local residents during World War II

Preparing for refugees WWII
Any items useful in furnishing houses are requisitioned for refugees and collected by vans from local residents in England during World War II

House requisition WWII
Empty houses in Chelsea are requisitioned by the Town Clerk for refugees and bear this notice on their doors during World War II

At a Printing Office
A force of Communards prepare to requisition a printing- office, to produce posters and handbills in the Communard cause

The first articles in Requisition at Amsterdam or the Sans Culotts become touts culotts

Czechs Aid Kerensky
Czech forces under Alexander Kerensky requisition horses in central Russia, planning to continue resistance to the Red Army : but Kerensky will soon flee to Paris

Anti-Bolshevik Czechs
Anti-Bolshevik Czech troops under the command of Alexander Kerensky requisition horses to fight Leninist forces in Siberia

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"Requisition: A Historical Perspective on the Mobilization of Resources" From the mobilization posters during WW1 to the requisition of vehicles in the Spanish Civil War, history is filled with instances where societies have resorted to requisitioning resources for various purposes. In a haunting image from the Paris Commune of 1871, we witness a somber scene as individuals search for bodies amidst the aftermath of conflict. This serves as a reminder that even in times of turmoil, requisitioning was employed to address urgent needs. The year 1922 saw an example from Russia, where flour was requisitioned from affluent peasants near Pskov. The watercolor painting on paper captures this act, highlighting how authorities sought to redistribute resources during challenging times. Moving across borders and timeframes, "Opening of the Budget or John Bull Giving his Breeches to Save his Bacon" showcases how requisitions were utilized by governments worldwide. This satirical cartoon emphasizes their significance in preserving national interests and ensuring survival. Artistic depictions also shed light on historical events involving requisitions. In "Our Artist in Wales III, " an engraving portrays an ascent up Snowdon while subtly hinting at resource allocation during wartime efforts. Meanwhile, a vibrant color lithograph illustrates horses being requisitioned by armies - another common occurrence throughout history when military might relied heavily on these noble creatures' strength and speed. Returning to France's capital city, Paris witnessed automobiles being seized on the Esplanade des Invalides - yet another instance showcasing how cities adapted their infrastructure during times of crisis through resource reallocation. Not limited solely to war-related scenarios, collecting and branding horses became necessary during World War I as nations scrambled for equine power amid global conflicts. Official documents further exemplify this practice; one such notice issued by France's Ministry de Agriculture et du Commerce requests supplies like wheat and rye hidden away by farmers - revealing yet again the widespread nature of requisitioning.