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War mobilizes youth and scouts across Britain in 1914 drive
The piece describes widespread recruitment during wartime, with sailors and volunteers returning to duty after leave, Scouts aiding at bridges and tunnels, and the Navy Reserve and Army Reserve activated. It notes posters proclaiming Your King and Country need you, large-scale conscription plans, and footballers donating portions of wages and gate receipts to patriotic funds as players train for duty.
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