From the archives of the Illustrated London News

Cadets at Sandhurst bicycling to “Physical Jerks”

Sword drill at the R.M.C.

Gentleman cadets taking a boxing lesson

Ensuring that the future officer has a tough physique

Getting ready for parade at the R.M.C.

In the Seasmanship room at the Royal Naval College, Darthmouth:

Cadets learning the use of all deck-fittings and mast-rigging in modern warships