1939 ⟶ UK Orders General Mobilization
The British War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha orders the War...
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1939
1940
1941
💂 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.⟶
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💰 UK Passes Emergency Military Budget
The House of Commons of the United Kingdom passes an emergency military budget.⟶
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🇫🇷 French Army Begins Mobilization
🪖 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.⟶
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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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