Recruitment Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons why men joined the army
A
To get out of a boring job To travel the world To not appear cowardly Not to feel guilty To be patriotic Everyone else was joining Pals battalions Propaganda Pressure from family and friends
2
Q
How many men did Kitchener need for his army?
A
A million
3
Q
What were pals battalions
A
Battalions made up of men from the same town or job
4
Q
What were the 15th battalion of the highland light infantry also known as?
A
The Tramway battalion
5
Q
What was the 16th battalions made up of
A
Men connected to the boys brigade
6
Q
What was the 17th battalion made up of
A
Members of Glasgow’s chamber of commerce
7
Q
What was the problem with pals battalions
A
Men who fought together often died together and towns were left without lots of their young men
8
Q
When did the problem of pals battalions become apparent
A
The battle of the Somme
9
Q
How many men joined the army by 1915
A
2.5 million
