Historical Events tagged with "volunteer army"
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Politics & Government
British Government Enacts the Military Service Act
January 27th, 1916 109 years ago
The British government enacted the Military Service Act, introducing conscription. This law required single men aged 18 to 41 to enlist for military service, aiming to bolster troop numbers for World War I. The decision followed significant losses and shortcomings in voluntary enlistments. This marked a pivotal shift in military policy amidst the ongoing war crisis, affecting thousands of individuals across the country.
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