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A whistle usually ordered men 'over the top' which meant to leave the trenches to attack the enemy.

The First World War 04

Discover how Britain raised its armies in the First World War, from patriotic volunteers and Pals battalions to strict conscription when voluntary recruiting no longer filled the ranks.

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Fascinating Fact:

In Britain, men were encouraged to volunteer at first, but conscription was introduced from 1916 to keep the army supplied with soldiers.

In KS3 History, pupils explore how Britain raised troops for the First World War. They study recruiting posters, Pals battalions, early enthusiasm for volunteering, and the introduction of conscription laws when casualties rose and volunteers were no longer enough.

Key Terms

Voluntary recruitment: When people choose to join the armed forces without being ordered or forced by law.
Conscription: A system where the government orders certain people to join the armed forces by law.
Pals battalion: A unit in which friends, relatives, or workmates from the same town enlisted and served together.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What was conscription in World War 1 Britain?

Conscription in World War 1 Britain was a law that made military service compulsory for many men. From 1916, men of certain ages had to join the army even if they did not volunteer.

Why did so many men volunteer to fight in the First World War?

Many men volunteered because of patriotism, pressure from family and friends, powerful recruiting posters, and the belief that the war would be short and that it was their duty to serve.

What were Pals battalions in the First World War?

Pals battalions were army units made up of men from the same community, workplace, or sports club. They joined together so they could train, travel, and fight alongside people they already knew.

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What was the first poison gas used in the war?

Chlorine

Cyanide

Phosgene

Sulfur

Chlorine is a green coloured gas that is very acidic as well as being poisonous

2 .

The Gallipoli landings of 1915 aimed to defeat which ally of Germany?

Austria

Hungary

Italy

Turkey

The Turkish soldiers had good positions high on the slopes above the beaches at Gallipoli. The attacking forces had no chance of success

3 .

Which 1916 battle was a symbol of the horrors of war?

Artois

Flers

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The Somme

51 VCs were won by British soldiers, 17 posthumously

4 .

The Somme aimed to force German troops away from which battle?

Cambrai

Loos

Verdun

Ypres

The idea was to weaken the German defences at Verdun so that the French army could break through

5 .

What signal usually ordered men 'over the top'?

A gunshot

A shout

A siren

A whistle

The more experienced soldiers often went first as they knew that they would have a few seconds to find some cover in a shell hole in no man's land before the Germans reacted and started firing at them

6 .

Which countries' troops fought at Gallipoli?

Australia and New Zealand

Australia and South Africa

Canada and New Zealand

Canada and USA

The ANZAC forces: Australia and N.Z. Army Corps

7 .

What was NOT used during the Battle of the Somme?

Helicopters

Machine guns

Mustard gas

Tanks

Over one million men were killed in this battle alone

8 .

The major German attack on the Western Front in spring 1918 was the .......

Hindenburg Offensive

Luddendorf Offensive

Maastricht Offensive

Scheldt Offensive

Allies retreated but Germans failed to break through

9 .

What method forced men to join the British Army?

Conscription

Encryption

Inscription

Procrastination

It was introduced in 1916 because the army needed to replace the men that had been killed

10 .

What did the Germans call their submarines?

D-Boats

S-boats

U-boats

X-boats

Unterseeboot - German for 'undersea boat'

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - World War One

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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