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Militiamen under going training with a Bren light machine gun at the South Staffordshire
Militiamen under going training with a Bren light machine gun at the South Staffordshire Regiment training Depot. 15th September 1939
The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament passed by the Conservative administration on 26 May 1939, in a period of international tension that led to World War II. The Act applied to males aged 20 and 21 years old who were to be called up for six months full-time military training, and then transferred to the Reserve..
Men called up were to be known as militiamen to distinguish them from the regular army. To emphasise this distinction, each man was issued with a suit in addition to a uniform. The intention was for the first intake to undergo six months of basic training before being discharged into an active reserve. They would then be recalled for short training periods and attend annual camps.
There was one registration under the Act, of the first cohort of liable males, on Saturday 3 June 1939, and call-up for these men followed
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Birmingham
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1939 Machine Gun Staffordshire Thirties Weapons War And Conflict West Midlands
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This print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing militiamen undergoing training with a Bren light machine gun at the South Staffordshire Regiment training Depot on the 15th of September, 1939. The Militiamen were a result of The Military Training Act 1939, enacted by the Conservative administration amidst rising international tensions that eventually led to World War II. The Act targeted males aged 20 and 21 years old who were called up for six months of intensive military training before being transferred to the Reserve. These men became known as militiamen, distinguishing them from the regular army. To further emphasize this distinction, each individual was issued both a uniform and a suit. The initial aim was for these first recruits to undergo basic training for six months before being discharged into an active reserve. They would then be periodically recalled for short training periods and annual camps. On Saturday, June 3rd, 1939, there was one registration under this Act for the first cohort of liable males. Following their registration came their call-up for service. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave individuals during tumultuous times. It stands as a testament to their dedication and commitment towards defending their nation during World War II.
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