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

The Departure of Becassine, cover of 'Becassine Mobilisee', from 'la Semaine de la Suzette'
CHT191811 The Departure of Becassine, cover of 'Becassine Mobilisee', from 'la Semaine de la Suzette', c.1914 (colour litho) by Pinchon

Departure -- 7th Regt, N.Y., between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure -- 7th Regt, N.Y., between c1915 and c1920.

7th Regt. Departs, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
7th Regt. Departs, 11 Sept 1917. The 7th Regiment, New York National Guard (later the 107th Infantry Regiment), looking north on 5th toward E

Germans in Lowicz, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Lowicz, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers on horseback in Lowicz, Poland during World War I.

Germans in Belgium, on the way to the front, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Belgium, on the way to the front, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in road in Belgium during World War I.

German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German wounded, recovered, returning singing to the front, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers marching and singing in the street during World War I.

Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of "Landsturm", between c1914 and c1915. Women and a band standing outside railroad cars filled with German soldiers.

German troops en route to Russia, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German troops en route to Russia, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers seated on top of a railroad locomotive going to Russia, during World War I.

Extra-territorial French troops, Dunkerque, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Extra-territorial French troops, Dunkerque, 1914. Soldiers next to train at Dunkerque, France during World War I.

Germans in Ostend, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Ostend, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers passing the Cafe Rubens as they march in the streets of Ostend, Belgium during World War I.

French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers leaving a train at the beginning of World War I.

French troops on march, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French troops on march, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers in street at the beginning of World War I.

Peasant giving drink to French soldiers, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Peasant giving drink to French soldiers, between c1914 and c1915. A woman giving water to French soldiers at the beginning of World War I.

French Infantry on march, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Infantry on march, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers marching at the beginning of World War I.

Gen. Pau, 19 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Pau, 19 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). French General Paul Marie Cesar Gerald Pau, (1848-1932), at the beginning of World War I.

Col. Williams, Commanding Valcartier Camp, Canada, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Williams, Commanding Valcartier Camp, Canada, between c1914 and c1915. Colonel Victor Williams with Canadian soldiers in automobile at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier

Reservists and wagons under requisition, Latour Maubourg, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists and wagons under requisition, Latour Maubourg, between c1914 and c1915. Reservists and wagons being requisitioned probably on Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, Paris, France.

At German Consulate, New York, 1914 April or May. Creator: Bain News Service
At German Consulate, New York, 1914 April or May. German Americans at the German Consulate in New York City as part of German mobilization before World War I.

48th Highlanders, 12th Infantry, & 10th Royal leave Toronto for camp, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
48th Highlanders, 12th Infantry, & 10th Royal leave Toronto for camp, 1914. The 48th Highlanders of Canada, an infantry regiment based in Toronto with the Sherbrooke Hussars regiment

Brussels, Germans crossing Place Charles Rogier, 8/20/14, 20 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Brussels, Germans crossing Place Charles Rogier, 8/20/14, 20 Aug 1914 (date created or published later). German soldiers marching in a street in Brussels, Belgium during World War I.

Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de L'Est, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Reservists at Gare de l'Est, Paris, 1914. Reservists and crowd at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

Belgian Reservists leaving Gare de l'Est [i.e., Gare du Nord], 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian Reservists leaving Gare de l'Est [i.e., Gare du Nord], 1914. Belgian men in front of the Gare du Nord, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I.

French Cavalry & Dirigible DUPUY DE LOME, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Cavalry & Dirigible DUPUY DE LOME, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers on horseback in street, with an airship flying in air behind them during World War I.

Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, reservists departing from Gare de L'Est, between c1914 and c1915. Crowd of reservists at the Gare de Paris-Est (train station), Paris during the beginning of World War I.

French Landing party, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Landing party, between c1914 and c1915. French forces in small boats next to a larger ship, possibly at the beginning of World War I.

Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Belgian reservists called up for World War I, on the R.M.S. Adriatic.

German Reservists, 4 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German Reservists, 4 Aug 1914 (date created or published later). German reserve soldiers marching on Fifth Avenue, New York City, at the beginning of World War I.

German Reservists in Broadway [i.e., Fifth Avenue], 4 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German Reservists in Broadway [i.e., Fifth Avenue], 4 Aug 1914 (date created or published later). German reserve soldiers marching on Fifth Avenue, New York City at start of World War I.

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

La cooperation Britannique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La cooperation Britannique; Le 4 aout l'Angleterre a mis l'allemagne en demeure de respecter la neutralite belge et de fournir "une reponse satisfaisante" avant minuit, 1914

L'Armee Britannique; L'Angleterre met d'a bord en ligne trois divisions, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Armee Britannique; L'Angleterre met d'a bord en ligne trois divisions d'un effectif total de 70, 000 hommes, 1914

'Le Defense de Liege; Le 9 de ligne quitte Bruxelles pour se rendre a Liege, 1914. Creator: Henneber
'Le Defense de Liege; Le 9 de ligne quitte Bruxelles pour se rendre a Liege, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Les Turcos; Un arret dans une Gare d'un train de Tirailleurs, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les Turcos; Un arret dans une Gare d'un train de Tirailleurs, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise, 1914. Creator: Geiser
'Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise; La tranquillite interieure du pays permit d'envoyer au front sans delai la presque totalite des troupes algeriennes, 1914

'A la Gare de L'est; pendant la periode de mobilisation, 1914. Creator: Andre Devambez
'A la Gare de L'est; pendant la periode de mobilisation, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Vers le Front; Le colonel passe en personne la revue des brodequins, place Saint... 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vers le Front; Le colonel passe en personne la revue des brodequins, place Saint-Francois-Xavier, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris

Paris Transforme; Autobus et limousines ont ete requisitionnes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Paris Transforme; Autobus et limousines ont ete requisitionnes; c'est, aujourd'hui, un convoi de chevaux qui traverse la place de l'Opera, 1914

'Vers le Front; On part: le drapeau du 102 d'infanterie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vers le Front; On part: le drapeau du 102 d'infanterie, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

L'etat de Guerre; La periode de la mobilisation, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'etat de Guerre; La periode de la mobilisation restera parmi les grandes heures que le pays aura vecues; elle donna de la part de tous une impression emouvante d'ordre et de resolution

Vers le Front; la population parisienne acclame ceux qui marchent a l'ennemi, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vers le Front; Remuee et vibrante, la population parisienne acclame ceux qui marchent a l'ennemi, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration

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

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.