training and recruitment

Question 1

what was the feudal levy

Answer 1

men were required to offer 80 days military service a year which could be increased to 90 days during conflict

Question 2

Assize of arms

Answer 2

all men between ages 16-60 had to muster for training in times of war

Question 3

what were the press gangs and when did they occur

Answer 3

force people to join the navy, often with violence. Late 17th century

Question 4

in what century were men still forced to join the the military

Answer 4

20th century

Question 5

what was the minimum age for men to be obligated to join the military

Answer 5

18

Question 6

when did trained bands appear and who were they

Answer 6

1572 and semi professional groups who were chosen from the general muster because of their natural ability and actually paid

Question 7

when did the need for pressgangs and impressment reduce and why

Answer 7

1853 and as people were getting pensions upon retirement

Question 8

during WW1 why did over half a million men join the army out of their own free will

Answer 8

encouraged by propaganda posters (adventure and glory) and pals battalions

Question 9

welsh element

Answer 9

expected that enthusiasm would not be great due to the tradition of non-conformism but in briton ferry almost every man of obligated age volunteered and in Rhondda there was a formation of pals brigade

Question 10

what happened towards the end of the 20th century

Answer 10

modern armed services attracted people looking for a career, opportunity to travel, gaining advanced skills. more change that continuity, at start people were forced, towards and people did it out of freeiwll