Scots on the Western Front Denny High History Department

Why did Britain get involved in a European war? Years of tension leading to Assassination of the Arch Duke.

Why did Britain get involved in a European war? Schlieffen Plan – invasion of Belgium Treaty brought Britain in on the 4 th August 1914.

What was the Structure of the Army in 1914? In 1914, Britain did not have a large army. There were 3 elements: I.The British Army. II.The Territorial Army. III.The British Expeditionary Force.

The British Army Voluntary. Regulars, working class men. Officers, wealthy and educated middle/upper class. Volunteers would join the local regiment.

The Territorial Army Part time soldiers who signed on for 4 years. Men were given uniforms, military training – 245,000 men in the TA.

The British Expeditionary Force Forces from the British Army sent to fight in Belgium & France. 90,000 casualties by the end of 1914.

TASKS (A) 1.Write the heading in your jotter – The British Army in 1914, remember to also date your work. 2. Why did Britain go to war with Germany on 4th August 1914? 3. Why was Britain not ready to fight a war? 4. Briefly describe the makeup of British Army in Why did the British Army have to recruit more men at the start of the war?

Watch the following video clip. Take notes under the heading: The Response to WW1 Recruitment – Video Clip. Watch clip to 1 min 51 secs. =higherscottishhistory&strReferringPageID=tcm: =higherscottishhistory&strReferringPageID=tcm:

Watch the following video clip. Take notes under the heading Recruitment – Video Clip. Watch clip to 3 mins 44 secs. hannel=higherscottishhistory&strReferringPageID=tcm: hannel=higherscottishhistory&strReferringPageID=tcm: