1942UK Introduces New Conscription Laws

New conscription laws in the United Kingdom include women an...
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📝 National Registration Act Enacted in Britain

The National Registration Act 1939 is passed in Britain permitting to establish a register on the whole population.
National Registration Act Enacted in Britain (1939)
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📝 UK Begins Conscription Registration

Registration begins in the United Kingdom in order to conscript all able-bodied males between 18 and 23.
United Kingdomconscriptionmilitary serviceWorld War IIHome FrontmobilizationBritish Army

📜 Conscription Age Extended in Britain

Conscription in Britain extended to age 36.
UKConscriptionMilitaryWar EffortAge LimitHome Front

🇬🇧 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.
UKConscriptionMilitaryHome FrontWar EffortWomenDefense

📜 UK Introduces New Conscription Laws

New conscription laws in the United Kingdom include women and men up to the age of 45.
ConscriptionHome FrontMilitary RecruitmentUnited KingdomWar EffortLegislation

📜 Conscription Age Lowered in Britain

Conscription age in Britain reduced to 18.
Conscription Age Lowered in Britain (1942)
United KingdomConscriptionMilitary ServiceHome FrontWar EffortBritish Army