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The New Contemptibles?
- Source :
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History Today . Aug2014, Vol. 64 Issue 8, p4-6. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article discusses the division of the British army in 1914 into six divisions of regulars and 14 divisions of territorial volunteers, focusing on how British Major General Sir Henry Wilson deployed the troops during World War I. Other topics include the use of conscription throughout European countries, Britain's need for a larger army to win World War I, and the state of British foreign affairs prior to World War I.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00182753
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- History Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 97294477