The legal age for joining was 16 but many ignored this and joined up at 15 or even younger if they could get away with it!
- Going to war was seen as some amazing adventure away from the dull bore of everyday life.
- Some went to escape poverty or troubles.
- Soldiers were promised a steady income but often were not paid.
- Young Men not wearing uniform were given a white feather - a symbol of cowardice.
- Social pressure to join was enormous
- Conscription was instated in 1916 meaning all soldiers had to fight.
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