During the
Second World War the British government was
constantly monitoring the success of its various policies concerning
the Home Front. The government was also
aware of the possibility that it might be necessary to introduce
legislation to deal with any emerging problems.
It is December
1941. You have been asked to write a report on Desertion
in the Armed Forces.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on how men avoided joining the armed forces and the problems
of desertion.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
was the National
Service (Armed Forces) Act?
(b) Describe
the different ways that men avoided conscription into the armed
forces?
(c) Was
desertion from the armed forces a major problem during the Second
World War?
(d) Why
did so many deserters get involved in criminal activity during the
war?
(e)
In what situation would men be most likely to desert from the armed
forces?
(2)
A report that includes proposals about the changes that you would
like to see in government policy. These proposals will then be discussed
and voted on by the rest of the class.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
methods would you use to prevent people from avoiding conscription?
(b) What
methods would you use to round-up deserters from the armed forces?
(c) What
punishments would you impose on deserters?
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Front
Home
Front Simulation
