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jan 18, 1915 - World War One

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The Longbridge plant was part of a significant rapid mobilisation process which took place across Europe on the outbreak of World War I. Machines that had been used to build Austin cars were employed to produce munitions, and all the resources of the factory were harnessed to serve the armed forces.

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jan 18, 1915
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~ 111 years ago