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Who was the secretary of state for war, during WW1 recruitment?
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Lord Kitchener
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How many men did Lord kitchener say where needed for the army?
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1 million
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When war broke out how many people were in Britain's army?
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About 250 000
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How were men advised to join the army?
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-recruitment offices were set up in every town
-posters and pamphlets -politicians toured the country, giving patriotic speeches |
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How successful was the recruitment campaign?
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-very successful
-barracks were overflowing -there weren't evne enough rifles to go round -complete orchestras and football teams joined together -500 000 signed up in the first month |
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How many men had volunteered to join Kitchener's army by March, 1916?
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over 2.5 million
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