Recruitment Collection (#9)

Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, WW2
Recruitment poster, Nursing is Vital War Work, Second World War Date: circa 1941

The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment General
An illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking with a military general, who is judging how they look as the basis of recruitment. Date: circa 1901

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Willing Volunteers to fight for the cause - We are ready'. Date: 1965

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Recruitment Call - Young people join the anti-american movement to save the country! Date: circa mid-1970s

RMS Lusitania - WW1 recruitment poster Remember the Lusitania, it is your duty to take up the Sword of Justice, enlist today'. 19 x 29 inches

RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots, WW2
RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots Date: circa 1941

Summoning reserves, Bulgaria, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Army reserves are recruited in a small Bulgarian town for the defence of Sofia in the Serbo-Bulgarian war. We see an officer blowing a horn, and soldiers marching away from their rural town

The Press Gang - forcing men to join the navy Date: 1879

Gladys Calthrop with poster
Gladys Calthrop (1894-1980) was an artist and stage designer, here seen with a recruitment poster she designed for the Mechanised Transport Corps (MTC). Date: 1940

Recruitment poster, Roll of Honour, WW1
Recruitment poster, Roll of Honour, Doing Duty From Here for King and Country - Are You Doing Yours? God Save the King. Date: 1914

Poster, Will they never come? WW1
Poster, Will they never come ? WW1 Date: 1914

Poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, WW1
Original news stand poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, Lord Kitchener. This is the very rare poster that led to what was to become the famous Lord Kitchener Wants You recruiting poster

Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1
First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade

Recruitment poster, Men of London, WW1
Recruitment poster, Men of London, County of London Territorial Battalions, God Save The King, WW1 Date: 1915

Recruitment poster, London, WW1
Recruitment poster, London's Patriotic Recruiting Meetings. Come even if you cannot fight, Follow the Bands Date: 1914

Officer Training Corps had begun in 1902, in the wake of the Second Boer War. Photograph showing a parade of training officers. Date: 1917

Testing Recruits for Boer War 1901
Potential recruits in front of a doctors for a medical to join the Yeomanry in the war in South Africa. Date: February 1901

Lord Kitchener at a recruiting office, WW1
Lord Kitchener with the Lord Mayor at a recruiting office, addressing a crowd of people outside in the street, First World War. circa 1914-1916

Woman enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Woman on her way to enlist in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, WW1
Women who have enlisted in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Women enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Women enlisting in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Advertisement for Miners
An advertisement placed in a local newspaper by the National Union of Mineworkers, Derbyshire area, seeking miners for underground work. Date: December 1973

A female Republican supporter giving a speech on top of a car, Madrid, 1936. It was reported that she was calling for more volunteers to join the Republican army. Date: 1936

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho)
DHS212723 All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho) by Reuterdahl, Henry (1871-1925); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; © Dallas Historical Society

We took the Hill, come and help us keep it Australian World War I recruitment poster, 1915
528522 We took the Hill, come and help us keep it Australian World War I recruitment poster, 1915, possibly referring to Gallipoli campaign (Dardanelles). H J Watson (1874-1938) Australian artist

New Army Recruits Being Sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr. Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974358 New Army Recruits Being Sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr. Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Preparation de la Jeunesse Francaise au Service Militaire, 1920 (colour litho)
1199848 Preparation de la Jeunesse Francaise au Service Militaire, 1920 (colour litho) by Malherbe, William (1884-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Hour of Victory is Advancing, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
6280949 The Hour of Victory is Advancing, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); (add.info.: Illustrated poster, text reads It advances the hour of victory poster)

Physical examination for U. S. army, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053977 Physical examination for U.S. army, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c
3964307 New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053979 African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous!, 1915 (colour litho)
5322829 Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous!, 1915 (colour litho) by Hider, Arthur H. (1870-1952); 103x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous)

Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars
3786588 Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars; (add.info.: Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars.Napoleonic Wars)

Russian army recruits undergoing training, World War I, !916 (colour litho)
6000416 Russian army recruits undergoing training, World War I, !916 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian army recruits undergoing training)

Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print)
3793888 Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print); (add.info.: Men queuing to enlist in the British Army during World War I under the Derby Recruiting Scheme)

Proclamation of the Patrie en danger, Recruitment of Volunteers, French Revolution, France, 1792
7277943 Proclamation of the Patrie en danger, Recruitment of Volunteers, French Revolution, France, 1792 by Unknown Artist

Scene a un poste d'enrolement de l'armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l'accordeon
FIA5370225 Scene a un poste d enrolement de l armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l accordeon. (At a recruiting station)

Recruiting and equipping soldiers at the time of the Thirty Years'War, Germany, Historical
7280048 Recruiting and equipping soldiers at the time of the Thirty Years War, Germany, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941 (oil on board)
5925090 HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941 (oil on board) by Mullen, Brian Joseph (1911-44); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941)

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)
3740480 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Are Struggling against Starvation)

The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho)
2808457 The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere (chromolitho)
669020 Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zukunftsbild aus dem Heere.); © Look and Learn

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"Unleash Your Potential: A Glimpse into Recruitment Through the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world with these iconic posters that have shaped history. From inspiring patriotism to showcasing strength, each poster tells a unique story of individuals who answered the call to serve their country. Transport yourself to the early 20th century with the Royal Navy recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join its ranks. The allure of adventure and camaraderie is palpable as it beckons you towards a life at sea. Intriguingly, another recruitment poster invites you to enlist in the Royal Artillery. With its bold typography and striking imagery, it highlights the power and precision required for this noble profession. Venturing further into Wales, we encounter a poster promoting enlistment in the Welsh Guards. This visually stunning artwork captures both national pride and an unwavering commitment to protect one's homeland. The inter-war period reveals yet another facet propaganda through a British Military Poster. It reflects resilience amidst uncertainty while emphasizing unity as soldiers stand shoulder-to-shoulder against adversity. Perhaps one of the most iconic images associated with recruitment is Lord Kitchener pointing directly at you alongside his famous slogan "Your Country Needs You. " This timeless message from World War I resonated deeply within every citizen's heart, igniting a sense of duty that transcended borders. As war raged on during 1940, "Deserve Victory" became more than just words; it embodied an entire nation's determination to overcome challenges together. This powerful phrase motivated countless individuals across Britain to step forward bravely when their country needed them most. Returning once again to Kitchener's influential campaign circa 1915, his resolute gaze implores us all not only to join but also embody courage personified – qualities epitomized by those who proudly wear the uniform of Royal Marines today.