Auxiliary Territorial Service

During the Second World War the British government was constantly monitoring the success of its various policies concerning the Home Front. The government was also aware of the possibility that it might be necessary to introduce legislation to deal with any emerging problems.

It is December 1941. You have been asked to write a report on Auxiliary Territorial Service. This is to be divided into two sections.

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(1) A report on the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service.

Things you should consider include:

(a) When was the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service formed?

(b) What kind of work did the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service provide?

(d) What would happen to women if they refused to be conscripted into National Service?

(2) A report that includes proposals about the changes that you would like to see in government policy. These proposals will then be discussed and voted on by the rest of the class.

Things you should consider include:

(a) Do you think the government should repeal the National Service Act?

(b) What punishment do you think women should receive if they refused to be conscripted into National Service?