War (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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WWI years
WWI years
1914-1918
DORA stands for
DORA stands for
Defence of the Realm Act
When was DORA passed?
When was DORA passed?
8 August 1914
When was UK conscription introduced?
When was UK conscription introduced?
January 1916
Military Service Act age range
Military Service Act age range
18-40 (later 51)
When was the Derby Scheme?
When was the Derby Scheme?
Autumn 1915
1914: volunteers in first 2 months
1914: volunteers in first 2 months
500,000 men
Pan-Slavism definition
Pan-Slavism definition
Belief that Slavic peoples should have their own independent nation
What were pals battalions?
What were pals battalions?
Men from same community joining together
Who received the Silver War Badge?
Who received the Silver War Badge?
Ineligible or medically discharged men