Earl of Derby
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Earl of Derby
Photograph of The Earl of Derby, director of recruiting for Great Britain in 1915 and Minister of War from 1916-1918. Derby introduced a voluntary recruitment policy called the Derby Scheme, with the emphasis on recruiting workers from the same offices or factories into battalions, known as Pals
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This evocative photograph captures the Earl of Derby, a pivotal figure in British military history during World War I. As the Director of Recruiting for Great Britain in October 1915 and later the Minister of War from 1916 to 1918, Derby played a crucial role in shaping the country's war effort. One of his most significant contributions was the introduction of the Derby Scheme in 1915, a voluntary recruitment policy designed to encourage workers from the same offices or factories to enlist together in battalions, known as Pals. This innovative approach aimed to foster a sense of camaraderie and loyalty among recruits, which proved effective in increasing enlistment numbers. Derby's emphasis on voluntary recruitment was a departure from the conscription policies employed by other European powers. His efforts to import this concept from the United States, where it had been successfully implemented during the Spanish-American War, demonstrated his forward-thinking approach to military strategy. The Earl of Derby's tenure as Minister of War saw him overseeing the expansion of the British Army, which grew from a pre-war strength of 175,000 to over 4.5 million by the end of the war. This photograph, taken in 1917, captures the Earl in the prime of his service to his country, with the weight of responsibility etched upon his face as he led the charge in securing victory for Great Britain.
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