French recruits hi-res stock photography and images

French recruits joining their regiment. Painting after Antoine Watteau Stock Photo

RMWH909K–French recruits joining their regiment. Painting after Antoine Watteau

World War I. French mobilization. Faced with the aggression, everyone felt their country in peril. With unanimous eagerness, the appeals obeyed the mobilization order. There are no latecomers. Long convoys loaded with men roll in succession towards the border, in a continuous movement by night as by day. Stock Photo

RM2PXBM6F–World War I. French mobilization. Faced with the aggression, everyone felt their country in peril. With unanimous eagerness, the appeals obeyed the mobilization order. There are no latecomers. Long convoys loaded with men roll in succession towards the border, in a continuous movement by night as by day.

Italian veteran,General Ricciotti Garibaldi, at a review of French recruits in Paris, c1914. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMHT1YE8–Italian veteran,General Ricciotti Garibaldi, at a review of French recruits in Paris, c1914. Artist: Unknown

2nd august 1914: crowds waving off French recruits and conscripts as they leave the gare de l'Est in Paris for the frontlines, after the outbreak of World war One Stock Photo

RMDYF21D–2nd august 1914: crowds waving off French recruits and conscripts as they leave the gare de l'Est in Paris for the frontlines, after the outbreak of World war One

Brigadier Mike Calvert, Commandant SAS Brigade, at the ceremony marking the passing of 3 and 4 SAS (2 and 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes) from the British to the French Army at Tarbes in southern France. 1945 Stock Photo

RM2JMCYBM–Brigadier Mike Calvert, Commandant SAS Brigade, at the ceremony marking the passing of 3 and 4 SAS (2 and 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes) from the British to the French Army at Tarbes in southern France. 1945

French armyt recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. A Heffer is lying on the table and a shaven portion of her stomach has been infected with Cowpox and the infection is being transferred to the arms of the recruits. c1895. Stock Photo

RMD960MT–French armyt recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. A Heffer is lying on the table and a shaven portion of her stomach has been infected with Cowpox and the infection is being transferred to the arms of the recruits. c1895.

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment ca. 1715–16 Antoine Watteau French Recruits Going to Join the Regiment is part of a group of works depicting military subjects made by Watteau early in his career. As a group, they avoid bloodshed and violence, focusing instead on the mundane aspects of the soldiers’s itinerant existence. A lively and flickering ink line animates what might otherwise be a dreary subject: young recruits trudging towards a war front to replace soldiers who have deserted or died. Their progress from right to left traces an arabesque across and into the composition, their placem Stock Photo

RM2HHWE4W–Recruits Going to Join the Regiment ca. 1715–16 Antoine Watteau French Recruits Going to Join the Regiment is part of a group of works depicting military subjects made by Watteau early in his career. As a group, they avoid bloodshed and violence, focusing instead on the mundane aspects of the soldiers’s itinerant existence. A lively and flickering ink line animates what might otherwise be a dreary subject: young recruits trudging towards a war front to replace soldiers who have deserted or died. Their progress from right to left traces an arabesque across and into the composition, their placem

Marie louise french recruits. Stock Photo

RM2E3NA79–Marie louise french recruits.

11/30/1915. The French Recruits of 1917. The Future Artillerymen in a military review Verified in the Tuileries garden, in Paris, in the presence of Justin Godart. Credit: Album / Archivo ABC / M. Branger Stock Photo

RM2TE0G56–11/30/1915. The French Recruits of 1917. The Future Artillerymen in a military review Verified in the Tuileries garden, in Paris, in the presence of Justin Godart. Credit: Album / Archivo ABC / M. Branger

Marie-Louise is the nickname given to the 120,000 French recruits of 1814 and 1815 convened by the Senatus-Consult on October 9, 1813 of the regent Em Stock Photo

RM2AGTF27–Marie-Louise is the nickname given to the 120,000 French recruits of 1814 and 1815 convened by the Senatus-Consult on October 9, 1813 of the regent Em

RMW7EHHD–Italian veteran,General Ricciotti Garibaldi, at a review of French recruits in Paris, c1914. Artist: Unknown

French War Minister meets recruits . French army manoeuvres on the Marne . The French army is engaged on its annual autumn manoeuvres on the Marne , when all the mechanised sections have been brought into operation . M Paul Boncour , French Minister of War , talking with young recruits in the war area near Chalons , France . 21 September 1932 Stock Photo

RM2BW33AC–French War Minister meets recruits . French army manoeuvres on the Marne . The French army is engaged on its annual autumn manoeuvres on the Marne , when all the mechanised sections have been brought into operation . M Paul Boncour , French Minister of War , talking with young recruits in the war area near Chalons , France . 21 September 1932

A photograph showing French naval recruits and police officers in Paris, with rifles including the Lebel Model 1886, taken by the Library of Congress. Stock Photo

RMD5JXYD–A photograph showing French naval recruits and police officers in Paris, with rifles including the Lebel Model 1886, taken by the Library of Congress.

RMP66TXK–2nd august 1914: crowds waving off French recruits and conscripts as they leave the gare de l'Est in Paris for the frontlines, after the outbreak of World war One

Colonel Nicholas, commanding the 1st regiment of the French Foreign Legion, imspects recruits at Sidi-Bel-Abbes. Stock Photo

RMWHA2TD–Colonel Nicholas, commanding the 1st regiment of the French Foreign Legion, imspects recruits at Sidi-Bel-Abbes.

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717–26, Henri-Simon Thomassin (French, 1687-1741), after Antoine Watteau (French 1684-1721), published by François Chéreau (French 1680-1729), France, Etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper, 208 × 334 mm (image), 248 × 349 mm (plate), 251 × 352 mm (sheet Stock Photo

RM2A2KPR0–Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717–26, Henri-Simon Thomassin (French, 1687-1741), after Antoine Watteau (French 1684-1721), published by François Chéreau (French 1680-1729), France, Etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper, 208 × 334 mm (image), 248 × 349 mm (plate), 251 × 352 mm (sheet

Naval recruits police Paris (LOC) Stock Photo

RMJ47X2A–Naval recruits police Paris (LOC)

A print by George Cruikshank from 1813 titled 'French Recruits,' providing a satirical view of Napoleon's new conscription policies during the period. Stock Photo

RM3BEK1C7–A print by George Cruikshank from 1813 titled 'French Recruits,' providing a satirical view of Napoleon's new conscription policies during the period.

In the reception center, three recruits are awaiting their medical examination for enrollment to the French Foreign Legion (undated photo, presumably 1951). Stock Photo

RM2A2B5P6–In the reception center, three recruits are awaiting their medical examination for enrollment to the French Foreign Legion (undated photo, presumably 1951).

Recruits for the Imperial Guard. Stock Photo

RM2B9NXJW–Recruits for the Imperial Guard.

Taiwan: Soldier of the French Foreign Legion at Keelung (Chilung), Taiwan. Illustration by Maurice Rollet de l'Isle (1859-1943), 1885. The French Foreign Legion (French: Legion etrangere) is a unique military unit in the French Army established in 1831. The legion was specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. However, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007. Stock Photo

RM2B00WBF–Taiwan: Soldier of the French Foreign Legion at Keelung (Chilung), Taiwan. Illustration by Maurice Rollet de l'Isle (1859-1943), 1885. The French Foreign Legion (French: Legion etrangere) is a unique military unit in the French Army established in 1831. The legion was specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. However, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007.

Frederick Remington drew these two Turcos-Algerian recruits from French territories who served in the French army. Stock Photo

RFBRJEP0–Frederick Remington drew these two Turcos-Algerian recruits from French territories who served in the French army.

Two Recruits. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684–1721 Stock Photo

RM2HWDYHP–Two Recruits. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau, French, 1684–1721

French and Indian War, General Wolfe's Death, 1759 Stock Photo

RMHRNPC3–French and Indian War, General Wolfe's Death, 1759

Great Days of the French Revolution: No 2. Top: The Federation; Preparing the Champs de Mars, 1790. The Marseillaise. Bottom: Battle of Valmy, 1792. France in Danger; Army Recruits signing on. Popular French colured print. Stock Photo

RMD98MYN–Great Days of the French Revolution: No 2. Top: The Federation; Preparing the Champs de Mars, 1790. The Marseillaise. Bottom: Battle of Valmy, 1792. France in Danger; Army Recruits signing on. Popular French colured print.

Jul. 07, 1958 - BARRACKS OPEN TO PUBLIC FOLLOWING THE DECISION OF THE FRENCH WAR OFFICE THE PUBLIC CAN NOW VISIT MILITARY BARRACKS ON CERTAIN DAYS. OPS.: WATCHED BY LAUGHING RECRUITS, SOME FAIR VISITORS ARE TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE A PROPER SOLDIER'S BED Stock Photo

RME0R85P–Jul. 07, 1958 - BARRACKS OPEN TO PUBLIC FOLLOWING THE DECISION OF THE FRENCH WAR OFFICE THE PUBLIC CAN NOW VISIT MILITARY BARRACKS ON CERTAIN DAYS. OPS.: WATCHED BY LAUGHING RECRUITS, SOME FAIR VISITORS ARE TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE A PROPER SOLDIER'S BED

RMD89RR5–ALGERIAN RECRUITS

Dec. 13, 1956 - Recruits To Austrian Army Take The Oath.: In ceremony which took place in Austria yesterday, 19-year old conscripts to the Austrian Army took the Oath. Photo shows After the cath-taking ceremony, some 3,000 men took part in a parade on Vienna's Heldenplats - which was attended by the French Military Attache, Col. Olle-Laprune, and the Soviet Military attache - who are seen watching the parade. Stock Photo

RME0PTHT–Dec. 13, 1956 - Recruits To Austrian Army Take The Oath.: In ceremony which took place in Austria yesterday, 19-year old conscripts to the Austrian Army took the Oath. Photo shows After the cath-taking ceremony, some 3,000 men took part in a parade on Vienna's Heldenplats - which was attended by the French Military Attache, Col. Olle-Laprune, and the Soviet Military attache - who are seen watching the parade.

RMD883BP–KITCHENER AND RECRUITS

Vaccination of French Army Recruits (Nov 1903) France Stock Photo

RMD4XFY4–Vaccination of French Army Recruits (Nov 1903) France

RMD87GNY–KITCHENER/FRENCH RECRUIT

The train with the newly recruited German foreign legionnaires leaves Offenburg in the direction of Marseille. The recruits in uniform laugh and wave. Stock Photo

RM2A2B5P1–The train with the newly recruited German foreign legionnaires leaves Offenburg in the direction of Marseille. The recruits in uniform laugh and wave.

French aristocrats volunteer to join the army of the Republic Stock Photo

RM2K63N8J–French aristocrats volunteer to join the army of the Republic

The framework of the French fascists (the francists): Vlnr Marcel Bucard, Paul Lafitte and J.-B. Lherault. Some recruits bring the Hitler salute and carry weapons, the shirts are blue. France, 30 January 1934.; Stock Photo

RM2APT8B5–The framework of the French fascists (the francists): Vlnr Marcel Bucard, Paul Lafitte and J.-B. Lherault. Some recruits bring the Hitler salute and carry weapons, the shirts are blue. France, 30 January 1934.;

Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213 × 425 mm (image), 215 × 426 mm (primary support), 338 × 543 mm (secondary support), 338 × 543 mm (tertiary support Stock Photo

RM2A2JGAJ–Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213 × 425 mm (image), 215 × 426 mm (primary support), 338 × 543 mm (secondary support), 338 × 543 mm (tertiary support

French Artillery Regiment in Training - Gymnastics on the high bars. Stock Photo

RM2RGD4DH–French Artillery Regiment in Training - Gymnastics on the high bars.

Legionnaire walks volunteers past the French Foreign Legion's motto 'Legio Patria Nostra', Aubagne, France 10 December 2007 Stock Photo

RMG400FJ–Legionnaire walks volunteers past the French Foreign Legion's motto 'Legio Patria Nostra', Aubagne, France 10 December 2007

THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - French recruits receiving instructions from a British NCO for taking cover. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Britain and on their tunic sleeves the reverse, the c Stock Photo

RM2X14AR2–THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - French recruits receiving instructions from a British NCO for taking cover. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Britain and on their tunic sleeves the reverse, the c

Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Artist: J Geiser Stock Photo

RMA4K1YJ–Barracks of the recruits, French Foreign Legion, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria, 14 July 1906. Artist: J Geiser

France: Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion. Illustration by Jean Sorieul (1825-1871), 1852. The French Foreign Legion (French: Legion etrangere) is a unique military unit in the French Army established in 1831. The legion was specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. However, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007. The Legion is today known as an elite military unit whose training focuses not only on traditional military skills but also on its strong esprit de corps. Stock Photo

RM2B00WAN–France: Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion. Illustration by Jean Sorieul (1825-1871), 1852. The French Foreign Legion (French: Legion etrangere) is a unique military unit in the French Army established in 1831. The legion was specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. However, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007. The Legion is today known as an elite military unit whose training focuses not only on traditional military skills but also on its strong esprit de corps.

Lord French inspects the National Volunteers in Hyde Park Stock Photo

RM2BWAJ9F–Lord French inspects the National Volunteers in Hyde Park

29 Affice-recrutement-fusiliers-marins Stock Photo

RMPCBMC0–29 Affice-recrutement-fusiliers-marins

French and Indian War, Braddock's Defeat, 1755 Stock Photo

RMHRNPC2–French and Indian War, Braddock's Defeat, 1755

Monsignor Bolo, chaplain of the French cruiser Waldeck-Rousseau, distributing sweets and comfort to Serbian recruits encamped on the island of Vido, near Corfu, during World War I. The scene, published in LíIllustration in 1916, illustrates humanitarian aid offered by the French Navy to exiled Serbian forces recovering after retreating through Albania. A rare image of wartime morale and clergy involvement. Stock Photo

RF3C4ATKP–Monsignor Bolo, chaplain of the French cruiser Waldeck-Rousseau, distributing sweets and comfort to Serbian recruits encamped on the island of Vido, near Corfu, during World War I. The scene, published in LíIllustration in 1916, illustrates humanitarian aid offered by the French Navy to exiled Serbian forces recovering after retreating through Albania. A rare image of wartime morale and clergy involvement.

Art inspired by Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, ca. 1715–16, Etching with drypoint, 8 7/8 x 13 7/16 in. (22.6 x 34.2 cm), Prints, Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Recruits Going to Join the Regiment is part of a group of works depicting military, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HW63ET–Art inspired by Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, ca. 1715–16, Etching with drypoint, 8 7/8 x 13 7/16 in. (22.6 x 34.2 cm), Prints, Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Recruits Going to Join the Regiment is part of a group of works depicting military, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

A soldier of the French Foreign Legion is seen crouching next to his tank, showcasing the military presence and discipline of the Legion in action. The French Foreign Legion is known for its elite combat units and rigorous training. Stock Photo

RMDC2FR7–A soldier of the French Foreign Legion is seen crouching next to his tank, showcasing the military presence and discipline of the Legion in action. The French Foreign Legion is known for its elite combat units and rigorous training.

First World War (1914-1918) aka The Great War or World War One - Trench Warfare - WWI - A newly recruited French soldier poses for a photograph in his new uniform Stock Photo

RMM24RP2–First World War (1914-1918) aka The Great War or World War One - Trench Warfare - WWI - A newly recruited French soldier poses for a photograph in his new uniform

The reorganization camp was the first station of the German Foreign Legionnaires. They march in a row. In the foreground, a legionary cleans the ground (undated photo, probably 1951). Stock Photo

RM2A2B5PB–The reorganization camp was the first station of the German Foreign Legionnaires. They march in a row. In the foreground, a legionary cleans the ground (undated photo, probably 1951).

A photo capturing naval recruits engaged in police duties in Paris, showcasing a historical moment of military and law enforcement collaboration during the early 20th century. Stock Photo

RMM7WBMN–A photo capturing naval recruits engaged in police duties in Paris, showcasing a historical moment of military and law enforcement collaboration during the early 20th century.

The Renaissance of the French Army: Impressions of Life in the Famous Light Camps for Recruits - From raw recruits to potential instructors in four months: selected conscripts leaving a light camp for training at the N.C.O.S school of Strasbourg - Army recruits inspection, France. Text at back of image: Illustrated London News 7/5/49, p636. Picture marked France, 1949' 1949 Stock Photo

RM2M3RN8J–The Renaissance of the French Army: Impressions of Life in the Famous Light Camps for Recruits - From raw recruits to potential instructors in four months: selected conscripts leaving a light camp for training at the N.C.O.S school of Strasbourg - Army recruits inspection, France. Text at back of image: Illustrated London News 7/5/49, p636. Picture marked France, 1949' 1949

Vaccination: c1895. Alfred Touchemolin (1829-1907) French painter. French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. Infection being transferred from the heffer lying on the table. Stock Photo

RMD98J0M–Vaccination: c1895. Alfred Touchemolin (1829-1907) French painter. French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. Infection being transferred from the heffer lying on the table.

WW1 era postcard of French soldiers at begining of war, September 1914, with camouflaged temporary shelter, defending a bridge and town / village. Soldiers waiting and preparing for war bombardment. A soldier with a bayonet on his rifle patrols the bridge to guard the town / village. Unknown regiment. France Dated Septembre 1914 on the front. Stock Photo

RM2YBYJB1–WW1 era postcard of French soldiers at begining of war, September 1914, with camouflaged temporary shelter, defending a bridge and town / village. Soldiers waiting and preparing for war bombardment. A soldier with a bayonet on his rifle patrols the bridge to guard the town / village. Unknown regiment. France Dated Septembre 1914 on the front.

French: Ajax training: coach EN:Leo Beenhakker (centre) surrounded by new recruits (left to right) Edo Ophof, Sten Ziegler, FR:Hans Galjé and Keje Molenaar. Nederlands: Training at Ajax: trainer Leo Beenhakker (m) geflankeerd by neeuwkomers Edo Ophof, Sten Ziegler, Hans Galje and Keje Molenaar. Stock Photo

RM2AR7CWM–French: Ajax training: coach EN:Leo Beenhakker (centre) surrounded by new recruits (left to right) Edo Ophof, Sten Ziegler, FR:Hans Galjé and Keje Molenaar. Nederlands: Training at Ajax: trainer Leo Beenhakker (m) geflankeerd by neeuwkomers Edo Ophof, Sten Ziegler, Hans Galje and Keje Molenaar.

Naval recruits police, Paris, Photograph shows French naval recruits with a police officer, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I., between ca. 1914 and ca. 1915, World War, 1914-1918, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass Stock Photo

RM2WRBN8Y–Naval recruits police, Paris, Photograph shows French naval recruits with a police officer, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I., between ca. 1914 and ca. 1915, World War, 1914-1918, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass

109 / Instruction army recruits of Insurgeurs in Brussels [...] (TI) Stock Photo

RM2B8KW1C–109 / Instruction army recruits of Insurgeurs in Brussels [...] (TI)

Original WW1 era postcard of handsome French soldier, E Jacquet, wearing a military artillery? uniform, outside a rustic built hut / living quarters behind the lines at Aisne, on the Western Front, France. He wears an impressive moustache! Sent to his wife from the Front. This postcard is dated 7 April 1917 (Holy Saturday) (Easter) sent to and address at Boulogne-sur-Seine, (now Boulogne-Billancourt) Paris, France Stock Photo

RM3A6706C–Original WW1 era postcard of handsome French soldier, E Jacquet, wearing a military artillery? uniform, outside a rustic built hut / living quarters behind the lines at Aisne, on the Western Front, France. He wears an impressive moustache! Sent to his wife from the Front. This postcard is dated 7 April 1917 (Holy Saturday) (Easter) sent to and address at Boulogne-sur-Seine, (now Boulogne-Billancourt) Paris, France

THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - French recruits receiving instructions from a British NCO about a wireless radio set. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Britain and on their tunic sleeves the reve Stock Photo

RM2X15XRC–THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - French recruits receiving instructions from a British NCO about a wireless radio set. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Britain and on their tunic sleeves the reve

RMWJJE1D–A World War Two recruiting poster produced by the Belgian SS, aka the Walloon Legion, a collaborationist military formation recruited among French-speaking volunteers from German-occupied Belgium, notably from Brussels and Wallonia, during World War II. Created in July 1941 shortly after the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the unit was supported by the Rexist Party as a demonstration of its loyalty towards Nazi Germany. It served on the Eastern Front, initially as a unit of the Wehrmacht and, after June 1943, in the Waffen-SS.

Legionnaires today are trained on Corsica where recruits are given an intensive course in the strategy and techniques of modern warfare Stock Photo

RMWH8TAK–Legionnaires today are trained on Corsica where recruits are given an intensive course in the strategy and techniques of modern warfare

Soldiers of the French Army patrolling the streets of Paris, part of their duties as new recruits in Paris, France Stock Photo

RM2YX0R0Y–Soldiers of the French Army patrolling the streets of Paris, part of their duties as new recruits in Paris, France

France/Algeria: A grenadier corporal of the 2nd regiment of the Foreign Legion at Algiers in 1860. Watercolour painting by C. Brecht, early 20th century. The French Foreign Legion (French: Légion étrangère) is a military service wing of the French Army established in 1831, unique because it was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces. Commanded by French officers, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007. Stock Photo

RM2B01PCR–France/Algeria: A grenadier corporal of the 2nd regiment of the Foreign Legion at Algiers in 1860. Watercolour painting by C. Brecht, early 20th century. The French Foreign Legion (French: Légion étrangère) is a military service wing of the French Army established in 1831, unique because it was exclusively created for foreign nationals willing to serve in the French Armed Forces. Commanded by French officers, it is also open to French citizens, who amounted to 24% of the recruits as of 2007.

German Foreign Legionnaires of the French Foreign Legion march in a row in Offenburg. Stock Photo

RM2A2B5NH–German Foreign Legionnaires of the French Foreign Legion march in a row in Offenburg.

RF3CGC0EA–Photograph from L’Illustration, June 1916, showing the “Journée du Pullu” in Bondoukou, Côte d’Ivoire. Children stand beside posters in a cultural event promoting loyalty to France during the First World War. The image illustrates colonial propaganda efforts to strengthen ties with Muslim communities in West Africa. Such gatherings reflected the strategic role of French West Africa in providing resources and recruits to the Allied war effort.

A German legionnaire of the French Foreign Legion in uniform with a rifle (undated photo, probably 1951). Stock Photo

RM2A2B5PK–A German legionnaire of the French Foreign Legion in uniform with a rifle (undated photo, probably 1951).

French Foreign Legion gather at assigned position after jumping north of Tarbes, France, 12 December 2007. Stock Photo

RMG400FA–French Foreign Legion gather at assigned position after jumping north of Tarbes, France, 12 December 2007.

borders, border incidents, incident at the Franco-German border near Schweigern, Rhineland-Palatinate, 13.11.1952, bus with illegal German recruits for the French Foreign Legion, witness Karl Dujan, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB0WFB–borders, border incidents, incident at the Franco-German border near Schweigern, Rhineland-Palatinate, 13.11.1952, bus with illegal German recruits for the French Foreign Legion, witness Karl Dujan, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

WW - Viscount French ' of Ypres' inspecting troops at the Lord Derby Group System training centre in the UK. Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres aka Sir John French (1852-1925) also served as a midshipman briefly in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. His career was nearly terminated after being named in the divorce of another officer whilst in India in the early 1890s. He was allegedly known as a womaniser throughout his life. Stock Photo

RM2GY4YNE–WW - Viscount French ' of Ypres' inspecting troops at the Lord Derby Group System training centre in the UK. Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres aka Sir John French (1852-1925) also served as a midshipman briefly in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. His career was nearly terminated after being named in the divorce of another officer whilst in India in the early 1890s. He was allegedly known as a womaniser throughout his life.

Compagnie de jeunes miliciens Stock Photo

RMKCMD5D–Compagnie de jeunes miliciens

French soldiers from the Military Instruction Advisory Detachment (IMAD) of the 5th Regiment International Army Overseas (RIAOM) train Somalis to become policemen at a basic training post. Here the police execute close order drill. The French are providing training for the Somalian police in Baidoa and Buurhakaba. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Baidoa Country: Somalia (SOM) Stock Photo

RM2M8J42B–French soldiers from the Military Instruction Advisory Detachment (IMAD) of the 5th Regiment International Army Overseas (RIAOM) train Somalis to become policemen at a basic training post. Here the police execute close order drill. The French are providing training for the Somalian police in Baidoa and Buurhakaba. Subject Operation/Series: UNOSOM II Base: Baidoa Country: Somalia (SOM)

RMD995F6–Vaccination: c1895. Alfred Touchemolin (1829-1907) French painter. French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. Infection being transferred from the heffer lying on the table. ( Detail)

The tread mill used as punishment to draw water up from a deep well and also used to discipline misbehaving army recruits, Fort Mount Louis, France Stock Photo

RFPY9YNR–The tread mill used as punishment to draw water up from a deep well and also used to discipline misbehaving army recruits, Fort Mount Louis, France

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment. Henri-Simon Thomassin (French, 1687-1741); after Antoine Watteau (French 1684-1721); published by François Chéreau (French 1680-1729). Date: 1717-1726. Dimensions: 208 × 334 mm (image); 248 × 349 mm (plate); 251 × 352 mm (sheet). Etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRX8XEF–Recruits Going to Join the Regiment. Henri-Simon Thomassin (French, 1687-1741); after Antoine Watteau (French 1684-1721); published by François Chéreau (French 1680-1729). Date: 1717-1726. Dimensions: 208 × 334 mm (image); 248 × 349 mm (plate); 251 × 352 mm (sheet). Etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

Recruiting soldiers, anonymous, after Jacques Callot, 1677 - 1690, On the left, recruits are enrolled and provided with a weapon. On the right, they are paid a sum of money. In the center and background, they are shown being trained. In the background left, the walls of a city. Below the depiction is a six-line French verse. This print is part of a series of 17 (18 including the title print) prints depicting various kinds of misery brought on by warfare., Jacques Callot, print maker: anonymous, Michel de Marolles, print maker: Netherlands, (possibly), publisher: Amsterdam, publisher: Paris Stock Photo

RM2JE40P7–Recruiting soldiers, anonymous, after Jacques Callot, 1677 - 1690, On the left, recruits are enrolled and provided with a weapon. On the right, they are paid a sum of money. In the center and background, they are shown being trained. In the background left, the walls of a city. Below the depiction is a six-line French verse. This print is part of a series of 17 (18 including the title print) prints depicting various kinds of misery brought on by warfare., Jacques Callot, print maker: anonymous, Michel de Marolles, print maker: Netherlands, (possibly), publisher: Amsterdam, publisher: Paris

Alfred Touchemolin French school Vaccination : French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. Stock Photo

RMTXG611–Alfred Touchemolin French school Vaccination : French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox.

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, Antoine Watteau, ca. 1715–16 Stock Photo

RMKCB8E4–Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, Antoine Watteau, ca. 1715–16

RM2X15D3R–THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - French recruits receiving instructions from a British NCO about a wireless radio set. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Britain and on their tunic sleeves the reve

Paris, Chéreau, François (I), Watteau, Jean Antoine, Thomassin, Simon Henri, Recrue allant joindre le regiment, The recruits join the regiment, Paris, Six soldiers with guns and swords follow a man on horseback., print, height 248 mm, width 350 mm, French, 1687-02-25 - 1741-01-01, printmaker, 1697 - 1729, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, second quarter 18th century, paper, etching, 1684-10 - 1721-07-18, after, painting from, Publication, 1680-03-20 - 1729-04-15, publisher Stock Photo

RM3BF104G–Paris, Chéreau, François (I), Watteau, Jean Antoine, Thomassin, Simon Henri, Recrue allant joindre le regiment, The recruits join the regiment, Paris, Six soldiers with guns and swords follow a man on horseback., print, height 248 mm, width 350 mm, French, 1687-02-25 - 1741-01-01, printmaker, 1697 - 1729, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, second quarter 18th century, paper, etching, 1684-10 - 1721-07-18, after, painting from, Publication, 1680-03-20 - 1729-04-15, publisher

RMWH8TA3–Legionnaires today are trained on Corsica where recruits are given an intensive course in the strategy and techniques of modern warfare

RM2YX0PNH–Soldiers of the French Army patrolling the streets of Paris, part of their duties as new recruits in Paris, France

Egyptian Recruits Crossing the Desert, 1857 Jean-Léon Gérôme Stock Photo

RF2WYGHW4–Egyptian Recruits Crossing the Desert, 1857 Jean-Léon Gérôme

The Army of Hi in Paris / A consecration neophytes. - (Original, Mr Reichan). Stock Photo

RM2B916B0–The Army of Hi in Paris / A consecration neophytes. - (Original, Mr Reichan).

Paris, France. 14th Aug, 2021. Argentinian forward Lionel Messi attends the new recruits presentation ceremony prior to the French Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Club Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Aug. 14, 2021. Credit: Gao Jing/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2GDRN1J–Paris, France. 14th Aug, 2021. Argentinian forward Lionel Messi attends the new recruits presentation ceremony prior to the French Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Club Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Aug. 14, 2021. Credit: Gao Jing/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

A squadron of cavalry of General Chanzy's army, 1871. Franco-Prussian War. 'A French correspondent with the army of General Chanzy, in the west of France, contributes an illustration of the odd mixture of uniforms, men, and horses in the cavalry of that luckless army, which was hastily and imperfectly formed after the loss of Orleans. It is now stationed in the neighbourhood of Laval, in Brittany, having been greatly weakened by the eight days' fighting which ended with the capture of Le Mans. Many of the newly mounted troopers were raw recruits, who had scarcely ever sat a horse before, and h Stock Photo

RM2YBDMBN–A squadron of cavalry of General Chanzy's army, 1871. Franco-Prussian War. 'A French correspondent with the army of General Chanzy, in the west of France, contributes an illustration of the odd mixture of uniforms, men, and horses in the cavalry of that luckless army, which was hastily and imperfectly formed after the loss of Orleans. It is now stationed in the neighbourhood of Laval, in Brittany, having been greatly weakened by the eight days' fighting which ended with the capture of Le Mans. Many of the newly mounted troopers were raw recruits, who had scarcely ever sat a horse before, and h

Members of the French Foreign Legion and soldiers from Belgium (with yellow markings in uniforms) walk across the tarmac 2007 Stock Photo

RMG400FC–Members of the French Foreign Legion and soldiers from Belgium (with yellow markings in uniforms) walk across the tarmac 2007

RMDB0WF8–borders, border incidents, incident at the Franco-German border near Schweigern, Rhineland-Palatinate, 13.11.1952, bus with illegal German recruits for the French Foreign Legion, passenger Ludwig Stephan, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Members of the French Foreign Legion take orders over the radio after jumping over the airport of Tarbes, France, 2007 Stock Photo

RMG400FG–Members of the French Foreign Legion take orders over the radio after jumping over the airport of Tarbes, France, 2007

WW - Viscount French ' of Ypres' inspecting trenches at the Lord Derby Group System training centre in the UK. Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres aka Sir John French (1852-1925) also served as a midshipman briefly in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. His career was nearly terminated after being named in the divorce of another officer whilst in India in the early 1890s. He was allegedly known as a womaniser throughout his life. Stock Photo

RM2GY4XT7–WW - Viscount French ' of Ypres' inspecting trenches at the Lord Derby Group System training centre in the UK. Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres aka Sir John French (1852-1925) also served as a midshipman briefly in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. His career was nearly terminated after being named in the divorce of another officer whilst in India in the early 1890s. He was allegedly known as a womaniser throughout his life.

French Foreign Legion moves to assigned position after parachuting down north of Tarbes, France, 11 December 2007 Stock Photo

RMG400EN–French Foreign Legion moves to assigned position after parachuting down north of Tarbes, France, 11 December 2007

Soldiers at a training camp in the Aisne district participate in physical training using the Hebert System, a method for teaching French Army recruits. The Hebert System is based on principles derived from the study of animals. This photograph was taken in 1919 by a French official photographer. Stock Photo

RM2RC6XF9–Soldiers at a training camp in the Aisne district participate in physical training using the Hebert System, a method for teaching French Army recruits. The Hebert System is based on principles derived from the study of animals. This photograph was taken in 1919 by a French official photographer.

Members of the French Foreign Legion hold their positions during a full scale multi-force exercise held at the airport of Tarbes Stock Photo

RMG400FE–Members of the French Foreign Legion hold their positions during a full scale multi-force exercise held at the airport of Tarbes

Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837. Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860); printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century); published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century). Date: 1847. Dimensions: 213 × 425 mm (image); 215 × 426 mm (primary support); 338 × 543 mm (secondary support); 338 × 543 mm (tertiary support). Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRXK92T–Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837. Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860); printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century); published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century). Date: 1847. Dimensions: 213 × 425 mm (image); 215 × 426 mm (primary support); 338 × 543 mm (secondary support); 338 × 543 mm (tertiary support). Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

A group of individuals is depicted in a procession, marching steadily along a path, with an ancient structure partially visible in the background. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity, highlighting the attire and expressions of the figures as they move together through a rugged landscape. Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213 Stock Photo

RF3AYJT4M–A group of individuals is depicted in a procession, marching steadily along a path, with an ancient structure partially visible in the background. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity, highlighting the attire and expressions of the figures as they move together through a rugged landscape. Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213

New recruits of Troyes Adil Rami and Xavier Chavalerin attend the French championship Ligue 1 football match between ESTAC Troyes and AS Monaco (ASM) on August 29, 2021 at Stade de L'Aube in Troyes, France - Photo Jean Catuffe / DPPI Stock Photo

RM2GG9RE3–New recruits of Troyes Adil Rami and Xavier Chavalerin attend the French championship Ligue 1 football match between ESTAC Troyes and AS Monaco (ASM) on August 29, 2021 at Stade de L'Aube in Troyes, France - Photo Jean Catuffe / DPPI

A line of figures stands in a desolate landscape, their outlines sharp and abstract. In the background, a structure looms, partially obscured by an eerie glow, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The scene evokes a blend of mystery and somber reflection. Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213 × 425 mm (image), 215 × 426 Stock Photo

RF3AYNA5Y–A line of figures stands in a desolate landscape, their outlines sharp and abstract. In the background, a structure looms, partially obscured by an eerie glow, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The scene evokes a blend of mystery and somber reflection. Turkish Recruits Near Smyrna, November 10, 1837, 1847, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (French, 1804-1860), printed by Auguste Bry (French, 19th century), published by Chez Gihaut Frères (French, 19th century), France, Lithograph in black on ivory chine laid down on buff wove paper laid down on ivory card, 213 × 425 mm (image), 215 × 426

THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - Sergeant Hart from Northampton, England instructing French recruits in the use of a Bren light machine gun on a firing range. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Bri Stock Photo

RM2X15J34–THE ALLIED ARMIES IN THE TUNISIA CAMPAIGN, NOVEMBER 1942-MAY 1943 - Sergeant Hart from Northampton, England instructing French recruits in the use of a Bren light machine gun on a firing range. In North Africa vast number of Frenchmen flocked to the Colours and volunteered for military service. Many of them fought in France, some have even been prisoners of war, but all have as their objective the total defeat of Germany. These recruits are clothed in British uniforms, retaining as their distinctive mark the French casque and forage cap. On the cap they wear a red, white and blue flash for Bri

Achraf Hakimi of PSG during the new recruits' presentation ahead of the French championship Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg on August 14, 2021 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France - Photo Jean Catuffe / DPPI Stock Photo

RM2GDWGRC–Achraf Hakimi of PSG during the new recruits' presentation ahead of the French championship Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg on August 14, 2021 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France - Photo Jean Catuffe / DPPI

RMWH8T9B–Legionnaires today are trained on Corsica where recruits are given an intensive course in the strategy and techniques of modern warfare

Leon Young de Blankenheim, 1837 – 1863, a French Army soldier, colonel of Polish rebels during the January Uprising Stock Photo

RM2B3RKM2–Leon Young de Blankenheim, 1837 – 1863, a French Army soldier, colonel of Polish rebels during the January Uprising

Wavre, Belgium. 18th Sep, 2023. New recruits Lyseline Louvigny and Yves Coppieters pose for the photographer at a press conference to present a new personality from civil society who will be joining Les Engages (french-speaking christian humanists party Les Engages) and who will occupy one of the heads of list at the next 2024 elections in Wavre, Monday 18 September 2023. BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND Credit: Belga News Agency/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2RWAXBC–Wavre, Belgium. 18th Sep, 2023. New recruits Lyseline Louvigny and Yves Coppieters pose for the photographer at a press conference to present a new personality from civil society who will be joining Les Engages (french-speaking christian humanists party Les Engages) and who will occupy one of the heads of list at the next 2024 elections in Wavre, Monday 18 September 2023. BELGA PHOTO ERIC LALMAND Credit: Belga News Agency/Alamy Live News

Recruitment of soldiers by the French army in Senegal, 1910 Stock Photo

RMCW62KE–Recruitment of soldiers by the French army in Senegal, 1910

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