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Troopship leaving Bombay Harbour

Hundreds of thousands of soldiers from India were recruited to fight with the Allied armies in Europe, Africa and Mesopotamia during World War I, and most passed through Bombay on their way to the front.

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Postmen of the British Empire: Burmah, India

Part of a series showing postmen around the world. This was postmarked in Spalding, Britain,May 6, 1905 and addressed to Mr. G. Riseley, 41 Norfolk Street, King,s Lynn: "Parcel arrived safely. Vest too large, others a fit. Jack."

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We Often Go Rattling Along In These Rickety "Rickshaws"

Part of a series of calendar and regular postcards by the Kolkata artist Merton Lacey made for US troops in the city supporting the Allied front against Japan and supporting China during World War II.

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Rawalpindi City

This is probably a Kodak real photo postcard taken in Saddar Bazaar in Rawalpindi. On the back is written "Pindi City I am standing on the road." One can see a British soldier bottom center facing the camera, left arm on his hip.

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Mon Brave Hindou [My Brave Indian]

The "Generous Scotsman" is saying: “You are not hot, my brave Indian . . . what do you want I am not offering you my pants!”

Note that the word "Hindou" on French postcards from World War I was used to refer to Indians in general; this was intended

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Indians at Ashford

A candid image of Indian troops in Ashurst, Hampshire, England unpacking their kit most likely before being sent to the war front in Europe during World War I.

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The Indian Army - Indians Washing

Scenes of Indian troops washing were witnessed by French inhabitants, especially women who often found the soldiers attractive.

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Requisition of goats for the Indian troops

A postcard showing goats being marched through the French countryside to feed Indian troops fighting on the Allied side during World War I. These scenes evoked great interest among the local French population and were shown on a number of postcards.