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British enlistment World War 1

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 ∙ 16y ago
Updated: 4/28/2022

Men enlisted in the army in WW1, because: * Songs * Posters * Economic reasons (money) * Glamour (uniform, bravery etc.) * German brutality (Propaganda, eg. gorilla) * White feathers (handed out by women to symbolise guilt and shame of not enlisting) * Travel (adventure) * Money (fed regularly) * Women (popularity with heroes) * Guilt (not signing up) * Religion (god ensure survival) * Pals batallions (fought with friends) * Patriotism (King and country) * Fatherly instincts (protecting future children)

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