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15 Reasons Why Many Tommies Actually Loved WWI

Darren May 22, 2026 6 min

5. Steady Pay

5. Steady Pay
Soldiers enjoyed competitive pay and family allowances, enhancing financial stability and motivation.

Soldiers received reliable pay, often higher than what they could earn in civilian life, plus allowances for families. Regular income was a significant motivator, as detailed in The National Archives’ review of pay rates. (nationalarchives.gov.uk)

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