History of the United Kingdom during the First World War and the balance of power. The British people were disappointed that there was no quick victory in the war. They long had taken great pride and expense in the Royal Navy, but now there was little to cheer about. The Battle of Jutland in May 1916, was the first and only time the German fleet challenged control of the North Sea, but it was overmatched and was reassigned mostly to helping the more important u-boats. Since the Liberals ran the war without consulting the Unionists (Conservatives) there were heavy partisan attacks. However even Liberal commentators were dismayed by the lack
The Battle of the Harvests The Battle of the Harvests The Battle of the Harvests (aka Battle of the Harvests) is a 18-minute 1942 Canadian documentary film, made by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as part of the wartime "Canada Carries On" series. The film was produced by James Beveridge and directed by Stanley Jackson, who also provided the narration."The Battle of the Harvests" shows how the farmers were mobilized worldwide in a battle of harvests to serve the fighting nations during the Second World War. The film's French version title was "La Bataille des récoltes". In 1942, farmers have become an important