Entraining Collection

Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b / w photo)
1599543 Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege)

ILN cover - Bren-carriers being entrained
Open rail trucks being loaded with Bren-gun carriers by their crews in June 1940, when all munitions production in Britain was ramped up in the face of a threat of German invasion. Date: 1940

The Transvaal Crisis, Departure of Troops from Aldershot and Southampton (b / w photo)
1592650 The Transvaal Crisis, Departure of Troops from Aldershot and Southampton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

The Battle of Elandslaagte, entraining the Wounded at the Station the Morning after the Fight (litho)
1592984 The Battle of Elandslaagte, entraining the Wounded at the Station the Morning after the Fight (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment entraining for Southampton en route for the Cape
1592792 The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment entraining for Southampton en route for the Cape, Bluejackets cheering the Departing Troops (b/w photo) by English Photographer

From the Coast to the Front in South Africa (b / w photo)
1043256 From the Coast to the Front in South Africa (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Coast to the Front in South Africa)

Off to South Africa (litho)
1043193 Off to South Africa (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to South Africa)

The Transvaal War, with the Naval Brigade (litho)
1592896 The Transvaal War, with the Naval Brigade (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, with the Naval Brigade)

Railway Enterprise in China, the New Shanghai-Woosung Line (engraving)
1606549 Railway Enterprise in China, the New Shanghai-Woosung Line (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Enterprise in China)

The Crisis in Crete (litho)
1036840 The Crisis in Crete (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Crete)

British Troops entraining for the Front (litho)
6025931 British Troops entraining for the Front (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Troops entraining for the Front)

The War in South Africa (engraving)
1599835 The War in South Africa (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 June 1900)

The Last Batch of the 2nd Gordon Highlanders entraining at Durban (b / w photo)
1043310 The Last Batch of the 2nd Gordon Highlanders entraining at Durban (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Off to the Front, the Manchester Regiment entraining at Durban (b / w photo)
1043194 Off to the Front, the Manchester Regiment entraining at Durban (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the Front)

Entraining artillery horses for France, WW1
An artillery horse showing its displeasure at being coaxed onto a train to France in 1915. Date: 1915

Indian Cavalry Regiment 1914
Indian Cavalry Regiment entraining on the Western Front leaving France during World War I in 1914

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"Entraining: A Glimpse into Historical Moments of Mobilization and Conflict" Step back in time as we witness the scenes in Ladysmith after the Siege, captured in a captivating black and white photograph. The air is filled with both relief and sorrow, as survivors emerge from their long ordeal. On the cover of ILN, Bren-carriers being entrained symbolize the efficiency of military logistics during times of crisis. These powerful machines stand ready to transport troops swiftly to where they are needed most. Amidst The Transvaal Crisis, Departure of Troops from Aldershot and Southampton is another poignant black and white photo that transports us to an era when soldiers bid farewell to loved ones before embarking on a perilous journey towards unknown lands. In lithographic form, we witness The Battle of Elandslaagte's aftermath - wounded soldiers being tenderly loaded onto trains at the station. Their resilience shines through despite their injuries, reminding us of human strength amidst adversity. The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment entraining for Southampton en route for the Cape evokes a sense of unity as bluejackets cheer departing troops. It showcases camaraderie between different branches of service during this critical moment in history. From the Coast to the Front in South Africa provides a glimpse into arduous journeys undertaken by brave men who left behind familiar shores for distant battlefields. A haunting black and white photo captures their determination etched upon weary faces. Off to South Africa depicts another scene brought to life through lithography - an artistic representation showcasing soldiers' departure towards duty-bound destinies. Each brushstroke conveys emotions ranging from anticipation to apprehension. The Transvaal War comes alive through an engraving depicting British Naval Brigade's involvement – highlighting diverse contributions made by various arms within armed forces during this conflict-ridden period. Railway Enterprise in China takes us beyond South African borders; it showcases how railways played a crucial role in connecting distant regions during times of political unrest and transformation.