1941UK Implements Broad Conscription

Conscription in the United Kingdom now includes all men betw...
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💂 UK Orders General Mobilization

The British War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha orders the War Office to begin the general mobilization of the British Armed Forces.
UK Orders General Mobilization (1939)
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🪖 National Service Act Enforces Conscription

The National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 is approved and enforces full conscription in the British Armed Forces on all able-bodied males between 18 and 41 resident in the UK.
National Service Act Enforces Conscription (1939)
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📜 Conscription Age Extended in Britain

Conscription in Britain extended to age 36.
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🇬🇧 UK Implements Broad Conscription

Conscription in the United Kingdom now includes all men between 18 and 50. Women will not be neglected since they will serve in fire brigades and in women's auxiliary groups.
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📜 UK Introduces New Conscription Laws

New conscription laws in the United Kingdom include women and men up to the age of 45.
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📜 Conscription Age Lowered in Britain

Conscription age in Britain reduced to 18.
Conscription Age Lowered in Britain (1942)
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