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t. e. In the United Kingdom, military conscription has existed for two periods in modern times. The first was from 1916 to 1920, and the second from 1939 to 1960. The last conscription term ended in 1963 although many soldiers chose to continue in the service beyond 1963. It was legally designated as "Military Service" from 1916 to 1920, and as ...
This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, History of the formation of the United Kingdom and History of the United Kingdom
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History of the National Health Service. The name National Health Service (NHS) is used to refer to the publicly funded health care services of England, Scotland and Wales, individually or collectively. Northern Ireland 's services are known as 'Health and Social Care' to promote its dual integration of health and social services.
1 January 1949 – National Service, the new name for conscription, is introduced. 1 February 1949 – The Women's Royal Army Corps is formed. 1950 – The Korean War begins. 22 April 1951 – The Battle of the Imjin River takes place. 1952 – The Mau Mau uprising in Kenya begins. 1953 – The Army withdraws its garrison from Bermuda.
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The National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 ( 2 & 3 Geo. 6. c. 81) was enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 3 September 1939, the day the United Kingdom declared war on Germany at the start of the Second World War. [1] It superseded the Military Training Act 1939 ( 2 & 3 Geo. 6. c.
Harold Harefoot, the future king of England (r.1035-1040), is born to parents Cnut the Great and Ælfgifu of Northhampton. 1016. Cnut the Great of Denmark becomes king of all England [18] 1018. Harthacnut, the future king of England, (r. 1040-1042), is born to parents Cnut the Great and Emma of Normandy. 1022.