shell scandle 1915

[jay dubaya]

The caption for this published photo reads "The 'shell scandal' of 1915 being tackled". Has anyone got any information reguarding this, cheers, Jon

[alliekiwi]

Basically, in early 1915 Sir John French, the then Commander in Chief of the British forces, blamed the loss of a battle offensive on not having enough munitions shells. The press had a field day, and eventually munitions production lines were revamped so production was more efficient and greatly increased (This included employing women in the factories). But not before the government fell. French was replaced by Haig, partially I'm sure for bleating to the press and causing all the political upheaval.

Allie

[alliekiwi]

Here's a link that tells you about it on the First World War site: Shell Scandal

Meanwhile, the National Archives glossary describe it as:

'Shell scandal' Term given to the press and Conservative Party campaign - based on the apparent shortage of shells on the Western Front - against Asquith's Liberal government in the spring of 1915. It resulted in the formation of a coalition government on 25 May.

Allie

[jay dubaya]

Here's a link that tells you about it on the First World War site: Shell Scandal

Meanwhile, the National Archives glossary describe it as:

Allie

Thanks for that Allie