Description: Official History Of The Ministry Of Munitions (Paperback) Please see photos for publishing information Volume I – Industrial Mobilizations 1914-1915Volume II – General Organization for Munitions SupplyVolume III – Finance and ContractsVolume IV – The Supply and Control of Labour 1915-16Volume V – Wages and WarfareVolume VI – Manpower and DilutionVolume VII – The Control of MaterialsVolume VIII – Control of Industrial Capacity and EquipmentVolume IX – Review of Munitions SupplyVolume X – The Supply of MunitionsVolume XI – The Supply of MunitionsVolume XII – The Supply of Munitions The foundation of the Munitions Ministry was a revolutionary step, coinciding with the ‘shells scandal’ in which the failure of a series of British attacks: Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Festubert and Loos – was blamed on inadequate supplies of munitions. A press outcry was followed by questions in Parliament which threatened to bring down the Government. The Ministry was set up in response. Previously, the War Office had been responsible for designing, ordering and inspecting ammunition factories and stores. But a year of war on a scale never foreseen, the creation of armies larger than ever contemplated, and the demand for unprecedented quantities of matériel showed the absolute necessity of providing centralised direction of mass war production. The Great War completely upset normal industrial conditions. Preparing this history of the Ministry of Munitions was started during the War itself. It was felt that consulting the officials concerned whilst they were still in post was vital, particularly as many such posts were temporary, and while the questions with which the history would deal were vividly present in their minds. Can I collect my item? You can collect from any of our 40 locations in 26 communities around London.Below are the areas that our shops cater to. You can collect Monday to Sunday between 11 AM and 5 PM. Please message us before collection as each shop has different timings. Streatham, Balham, Clapham, Earlsfield, Southfields, BatterseaIslington, Belsize Park, Fulham, Pimlico, Primrose HillEaling, East Molesey, Greenford, Kensington, Notting Hill, Shepherds Bush, Whitton, Barnes, Chiswick, East Sheen, New Malden, Richmond & Teddington You can also collect from our Warehouse in Hounslow between Monday to Friday 9 AM - 3 PM. All the items are generously donated to FARA Charity Shops in London Sustainable Shopping Transforming Lives For Over 30 Years Returns: We have a 30-day return policy for all our it
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