Not all German cavalrymen are Uhlans. The Hussars also are light cavalry, adapted for reconnoitering. Both Uhlans and Hussars carry lances over ten feet long, made of a single steel tube drawn to a tempered point, with a pennon fluttering from it. In actual conflict these are usually removed. The color of the pennon shows from what state of the Empire the troopers come--the black-and-white ones in the picture show that they are Prussians. [Illustration: GERMAN HUSSARS IN BRUSSELS PHOTO © BROWN BROS., N.Y.] England's Indian Regiment Here is the pride of India's contingent, 70,000 native troops--Sikhs and Ghurkas from the Himalayas, Bengal lancers from the Ganges, and Mahrata infantrymen from the torrid central plains. They wear their turbans even in Europe, where the remainder of the uniform is khaki. The helmeted officers are Englishmen. The Indians have already proved their courage and skill against the Germans. Like all the regulars of the British army, they are wonderful bayonet fighters. [Illustration: ENGLAND'S INDIAN INFANTRY PHOTO © UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD, N.Y.] A Detachment of the French Aviation Corps The aeroplane is one of the factors that have revolutionized modern warfare. Its use for dropping bombs on hostile cities gives it a spectacular place in the news columns of to-day, but its real military value consists in scouting, getting the range for artillery, and preventing surprises by the enemy. The French army is thoroughly equipped with the swiftest monoplanes in Europe, and the French are wonderful aviators--skillful, fearless, and resourceful. [Illustration: A DETACHMENT OF THE FRENCH AVIATION CORPS PHOTO © BROWN BROS., N.Y.] One of Germany's Mammoth Zeppelins These great dirigible airships, hundreds of feet long, were invented and perfected by the aged Count Zeppelin. They are effective within a range of one thousand miles. The German Empire has unquestionably surpassed all its rivals in Europe in the thorough application of the inventions of modern science to the making of war. In the right background is seen the hangar, or shed, in which the craft is housed. The sheep have become accustomed to the hovering giant and feed quietly under it. [Illustration: ONE OF GERMANY'S MAMMOTH ZEPPELINS PHOTO © BROWN BROS,. N.Y.] Ready for the Uhlans--Belgian Armored Motor Cars The flat lowlands of Belgium and northern France are networked with perfect roads, making possible very rapid movement of troops. Armored motor cars have been much used by all the armies, especially as escorts for aviators. The car on the left carries a machine gun; the one on the right is simply armored with sheet steel to stand heavy fire.