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The British Empire at war: figures illustrated
Unknown, 1916, Press cutting, Reproduction
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The British Empire at war: figures illustrated
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32704
Title
The British Empire at war: figures illustrated
Description
From the Illustrated London News published December 9th 1916.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1916
Size
39.6 x 26.7cm
Type
Press cutting
;
Reproduction
Between 1914 and 1918 the size of the British army increased from 275,000 to 5,000,000. Over 600,000 women had also joined the workforce in this period working in munitions factories.
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ILN During WWI: Women and Children during the War
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