The King's Highway and Militia to Territorial Forces
This passage traces old military structures from the King’s Highway era to the Militia and Yeomanry, noting the 1663 treaterd Mende, ballot debates, and later reforms that merged volunteers and Yeomanry into the Territorial Forces by 1908. It highlights the shift from voluntary corps to formal defense structures in the United Kingdom.
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London
Gowers
Sierby
United
Kingdven
Wr Tar
Fevel
Oret
Scotland
Mayland
Yeomanry
British Army past and present overview and reforms recount
A historical survey traces English military service from early feudal duties to the 19th century. It notes shifts to county based levies, the creation of Regular Army, and later reforms shaping enlistment terms and territorial regiments. It also mentions Japanese kettle tests and nutrition guidance amid wartime supply issues.
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Isle
Eg.mente
Foo
War time cooking and food values from wartime leaflets
Wartime guidance outlines four food classes for daily intake and emphasizes cost effective nutrition. It urges baking or boiling potatoes, lean meats, milk and cheese, vegetables, and dried peas or beans as economical flesh forming options. It notes government readiness to intervene if prices rise and highlights oats and whole wheat as nourishing breakfast choices.
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Board of Health Foed
New Zealand to Draft 1800 Men Every Two Months
The New Zealand government plans to maintain forces on active service abroad by drafting 1800 men in two month intervals. The army reports ample manpower and high quality troops ready for deployment.
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New Zealand
Army Horses Know Much About War
The piece extols horses in military service, noting their instinct and skill in maintaining gun spacing and distance on the battlefield. It emphasizes the bond between British gunners, cavalrymen, and their animals, claiming horses learn war like soldiers and even correct driver errors with steadfast obedience.
The Value of Horses in War and Their Wary Fate
The article praises horses in wartime logistics noting their grooming, readiness, and roles from cavalry to gun positions. It highlights veterinary care, medical efforts by the RAMC and Red Cross, and the shift toward mechanization while recognizing horses remain essential for specific tasks.
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Veterinary Corps
R.am.c
Red Crees
Bantam Battalions Formed For War Office
A London era report notes the War Office approved forming two Bantam battalions after recruits exceeded expectations. Short men, many under six feet, join as fanfare grows with a regimental song praising Bantams as courageous and enduring.
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Lord Rosebery
Birkenhead
Kitcheners Army
War Office
South Devon
A. Digiaed
Maeom
Bantame
Get that Suit Cleaned and it will look as good as new
A brief note praising cleaning results and mentioning SEE PAW, Watson, and good work on reasonable pieces. The message endorses care for a suit and references a person or entity named Watson.
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Paw
Watson
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