Recruitment and Training

Question 1

How did Britain try to raise troops at the beginning of WW1?

Answer 1

Volunteering

Question 2

How many soldiers volunteered by the end of 1914?

Answer 2

1 million

Question 3

What was the Military Service Act 1916?

Answer 3

An act which introduced conscription

Question 4

From 1916 to 1918, how many men were conscripted?

Answer 4

3.5 million

Question 5

What was the National Service Act 1939?

Answer 5

An act which introduced conscription

Question 6

How many soldiers were conscripted in 1939?

Answer 6

1 million

Question 7

What happened in 1941 and why?

Answer 7

Conscription extended to 51 year olds and to women between 20 and 30 due to insufficient numbers

Question 8

What was the attitude towards conscientious objectors in WW1? Give evidence

Answer 8

Largely negative

Teachers sacked and 10 died in prison and 63 after release

Question 9

How did attitudes change towards CO’s in WW2

Answer 9

Became more understanding

Question 10

What happened between 1945 and 1960?

Answer 10

National service

Question 11

What happened to the role of women in the army?

Answer 11

Now able to apply to any role

Question 12

How many soldiers are in the current regular army?

Answer 12

85,000 troops

Question 13

How long do army recruits sign up for?

Answer 13

4 years