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why men joined the war
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… Barring one or two Battalions the Indian troops have fought and served with a espirit that deserves the highest praise. Some of these have been clean knocked out of tune, but in these days of necessity, all believe that it is their duty to serve the Sirkar to death. We all well know how difficult it is to replace Battalions but whatever our wishes or hopes it is plain none of our units can be relieved and we fully accept the position.
… The food, clothing and necessaries for my army corps have been of the very best. No army from India has ever been so generously treated and all ranks realise this fully.
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This war diary entry, dated 3 Oct 1915,
This diary recounts how three Indian soldiers – Havildar Lal Singh, Havildar Wir Singh and Lance Naik Buta Singh – informed their Company Commander that they considered leaving a rifle in the field of battle to be ‘Sharam Ki Baat’ (a matter of shame). Accordingly it needed to be recovered.
Indians enlisted in the army for a number of reasons and not just for regular pay. Family tradition – securing ‘izzat’ or honour for their regiment, family, clan or caste – motivated some to enlist. The idea of ‘sharm’ or shame was also an incentive: soldiers felt that disloyalty was shameful when they had ‘eaten’ the ‘salt of the government’. The idea of shame was also linked to masculinity, as soldiers behaving dishonourably were held to be imperfect males.cc
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Source E - a recruitment poster used in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada
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Together with the FA, the War Office came up with the idea of the Footballers Battalion. They would get professional players to sign-up, and offer the fans a chance to fight alongside them. Recruitment posters were designed and plastered around football stadiums: ‘The Footballers’ battalion wants players, officials and club enthusiasts. Are YOU fit and free?’
The recruitment worked. The captain of Leyton Orient, or Clapton Orient as they were known then, signed. Soon after players from clubs like Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion, Cardiff City, Liverpool and Tottenham signed as well.
Source H - From the Accrington Observer & Times of 15th September 1914. The caption read: "The day" has come for you, young man - the great day of decision! Will you fight for your King and Country, or will you skulk in the safety your fathers won and your brothers are struggling to maintain. England awaits your answer at the nearest recruiting office. GO!
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