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Voluntarist Defense Boosts Britain’s War Effort
The speech in Parliament argues Lord Lond’s Voluntaryist stance favors conscription only when necessary. It cites 3,000,000 total enlistments before Derby scheme and 2,400,000 under Derby, implying Britain’s voluntary system could raise a large army with colonies and allies, challenging Germany. The speaker highlights peace talk from Germany and urges attention to these figures.
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