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What size army did Kitchener organise?

  • The largest volunteer army Britain had seen

  • A small guerrilla force

  • A large conscripted force

  • The smallest volunteer army Britain had seen

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Kitchener organised the largest volunteer army Britain had seen, comprising over two million soldiers. This force played a crucial role in bolstering Britain's military strength during World War I, providing a significant boost to the country's war effort. Kitchener's successful recruitment campaign mobilized an unprecedented number of volunteers, demonstrating the widespread patriotic fervour and willingness to serve during that period of national crisis.
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