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jan 27, 1916 - Britain introduces Conscription

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After 1 million volunteers, the British army is still running short on manpower. They enact the "Military Service Act" and is the last major power of the war to introduce Conscription.

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Date:

jan 27, 1916
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~ 110 years ago