Modern recruitment and training (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did the Military Service Act of 1916 introduce?
What did the Military Service Act of 1916 introduce?
Conscription for unmarried men 19-41
In which year did Britain first introduce conscription during WWI?
In which year did Britain first introduce conscription during WWI?
1916
When was the National Service Act reintroducing conscription passed in relation to WWII?
When was the National Service Act reintroducing conscription passed in relation to WWII?
Before war was declared
From 1941, what age range of unmarried women could be conscripted?
From 1941, what age range of unmarried women could be conscripted?
20-30
How long was the military service required under National Service introduced in 1948?
How long was the military service required under National Service introduced in 1948?
18 months
When did Britain return to a permanent volunteer-based professional army?
When did Britain return to a permanent volunteer-based professional army?
1960s
What was the main negative consequence of Pals Battalions?
What was the main negative consequence of Pals Battalions?
Communities devastated by casualties
In which year were women finally integrated into regular military units?
In which year were women finally integrated into regular military units?
1992
Approximately how many active combatants does the modern British Army maintain?
Approximately how many active combatants does the modern British Army maintain?
85,000
How long does basic military training last in the modern British Army?
How long does basic military training last in the modern British Army?
14 weeks
What is a key characteristic of 'total war'?
What is a key characteristic of 'total war'?
Entire nations become involved
Approximately how many civilians died in WWII according to the note?
Approximately how many civilians died in WWII according to the note?
45 million