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The British Empire at War: The growth between 1914 - 1916
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The British Empire at War: The growth between 1914 - 1916
An Illustration attempting to reflect the growth of the British Army, Navy, overseas and the industrial forces, during the years 1914 - 1916. The British army increased eighteenfold and the British navy two-and-a-half fold, the output of munitions increased more than thirty thousand per cent. The finance of the Empire had mobilised, and the Imerial Government has sustained the money-power of the Grand Alliance by loans to her Allies and Dominions aggregating 450.000.00. In one year of pease she spent 173.000.000 sovereigns; in one year of War she spent 2.382.000.000. Date: 1916
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This powerful image captures the immense growth and transformation of the British Empire during the tumultuous years of 1914-1916, as the world was engulfed in the cataclysmic events of the First World War. The illustration vividly portrays the enlargement of the British military forces, with the army expanding eighteen-fold and the navy doubling in size. The industrial might of the Empire was also harnessed for the war effort, with munitions production increasing over thirty thousand percent. The financial resources of the Empire were mobilized, with the Imperial Government providing loans totaling 450 million pounds to its Allies and Dominions. In just one year of peace, the Empire spent 173 million sovereigns; in one year of war, the expenditure skyrocketed to 2.382 billion sovereigns. The uniformed men and women, working tirelessly in factories and overseas, reflect the immense personnel involved in the war effort. The bombardment in the background underscores the intensity of the fighting, as the British forces made significant strides in the face of adversity. This poignant image serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the British people during a pivotal moment in world history.
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