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  First World War.com - Primary Documents - Defence of the Realm Act, 12 August 1914
Primary Documents: Defence of the Realm Act, 12 August 1914
With Britain's entry into the First World War on 4 August 1914 the British Prime Minister, Herbert Asquith, requested that Parliament pass the Defence of the Realm Act.
A "creeping barrage" is an artillery bombardment in which a 'curtain' of artillery fire moves toward the enemy ahead of the advancing troops and at the same speed as the troops.
www.firstworldwar.com /source/defenceoftherealm.htm   (377 words)

  
 ::Defence of the Realm Act of 1914::
The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) of 1914 governed all lives in Britain during World War One.
The Defence of the Realm Act was added to as the war progressed and it listed everything that people were not allowed to do in time of war.
The first version of the Defence of the Realm Act was introduced on August 8th 1914.
www.historylearningsite.co.uk /defence_of_the_realm_act_of_1914.htm   (262 words)

  
 BBC - Press Office - Richard Dimbleby Lecture: General Sir Mike Jackson
Defence of the Realm is difficult and complex in the today's world.
But there we are, we have the defence budget we are allocated, and once that is defined the question then for the Ministry of Defence is how most effectively to spend it.
The Defence of the Realm requires that when you will the ends - the political objectives which require the use of force - you must will the military means.
www.bbc.co.uk /pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2006/12_december/07/dimbleby.shtml   (5952 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Defence of the Realm is a 1985 political thriller directed by David Drury.
The film takes it's title from the 1914 Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) which was passed at the start of the First World War in which the Government had executive powers to suppress criticism, imprison without trial and commandeer economic resources for the war effort.
Following a near crash of a nuclear bomber at an American Air Force base in the English countryside, Dennis Markham (Ian Bannen), a prominent member of Parliament and opponent of the American's nuclear presence in the United Kingdom, is reported by a London paper to have been seen leaving a woman's home.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Defence_of_the_Realm   (386 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Defence Of The Realm [1985]: Video: Gabriel Byrne,Greta Scacchi,Denholm Elliott,Ian Bannen,Fulton ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
"Defence of the Realm" hasn't aged as well as I thought it might have.
"Defence of the Realm" isn't even in the same league as "The Parallax View",a film which one other reviewer has compared it to.
I've heard a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" is in the offing, in which case "Defense of the Realm" is due for rediscovery.
www.amazon.co.uk /Defence-Realm-Gabriel-Byrne/dp/B00004CIOO   (1293 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm Act 1914 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) was passed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 1914, during the early weeks of World War I.
It gave the government wide-ranging powers during the war period, such as censorship and the power to requisition buildings or land needed for the war effort.
At the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 a similar act was passed, the Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1939.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Defence_of_the_Realm_Act   (573 words)

  
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Speaking from the Regimental Headquarters of the London Scottish Regiment, General Jackson examines The Defence of the Realm in the 21st Century.

Transcript of General Sir Mike Jackson's lecture:

Thank you very much for that kind and far too generous introduction.
We should not ignore, also, the grim prospect of future conflict over access to sources of energy and water.

/>Defence of the Realm is difficult and complex in the today's world.
The fundamental political question here is what degree of tolerance the body politic should afford to those whose intolerance looks to destroy that body politic, and the rule of law which underpins it.

Let me now turn to the current campaigns in which the UK is deploying military force.
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 In defence of the realm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The latter argument is currently emerging from the Ministry of Defence's research wing - as revealed in Computing last month.
The second conclusion to emerge from the Dera assessment follows on from the first: given that there is a perceived threat, the defence of systems needs to be co-ordinated at a national level and, the agency hints, the military could be best placed to do this.
Its recommendations are now before the MoD, and Dera officials have suggested they should form part of the Strategic Defence Review scheduled to be completed in the spring - although there is little evidence of ministerial interest in the issue.
www.vnunet.com /articles/print/2073885   (1181 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Programmes | Politics Show | North West: Defence of the Realm
Defence related industries provide an estimated 60,000 jobs in the North West.
The recent Defence White Paper pointed towards lighter, more-flexible, and smaller, armed forces.
However BAe Systems is bidding to secure production of two new large aircraft types, to serve the RAF and other air forces until well into the 21st century.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/programmes/politics_show/3416229.stm   (463 words)

  
 Socialism Today - MI5 not nine to five
The authors place this updated version in the context that, since 9/11, it has been ‘widely regarded’ that a ‘failure of intelligence’ on the part of Western security services resulted in no prior warning been given of those attacks.
On the contrary, time and again British intelligence has attacked the rights and livelihoods of working-class people through phone tapping, surveillance, vetting, and the running of agents within the labour and trade union movement, with the clear political aim of defending the power of the capitalist state at all costs.
From the time of the 1917 Bolshevik revolution MI5’s work was expanded as establishment fears grew of "disillusioned members of the armed services or discharged service personnel", 20% of whom were unemployed, ‘embracing Communism’.
www.socialismtoday.org /80/realm.html   (1144 words)

  
 An Attack on the Realm - A review of In Defence of the Realm by J C Lester
But this assumes a state is needed for policing and defence (rather than inevitably growing at the expense of liberalism and security), so we'll come back to this where he puts his arguments for these.
I should add, however, that many dislike the multi-racial society—including many of the people who have, nevertheless, chosen to migrate into such a society (but it is a modern taboo to admit to such popular 'racism' in the mass media).
For though liberalism is clearly incompatible with restrictions on immigration into a state territory (the 'realm'), it is further required by libertarianism that the various private owners can then decide what suits them.
www.la-articles.org.uk /in_defence_of_the_realm.htm   (3287 words)

  
 Reader Manchurian Movie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
On 8th August 1914, the House of Commons passed the Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) without debate.
The legislation gave the government executive powers to suppress published criticism, imprison without trial and to commandeer economic resources for the war effort...
DEFENCE OF THE REALM (plot summary of 1985 movie)
www.orwelltoday.com /readermanchurian.shtml   (269 words)

  
 Amazon.de: In Defence of the Realm: The Place of Nations in Classical Liberalism: The Worth of Nations in Classical ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Amazon.de: In Defence of the Realm: The Place of Nations in Classical Liberalism: The Worth of Nations in Classical Liberalism: English Books: David Conway
Those who voice these misgivings typically favour the creation and strengthening of supra-national bodies, such as the European Union and the agencies of the UN, the break-up of the United Kingdom and its full integration inside a European federal union, as well as ever increasing global governance more generally.
In Defence of the Realm offers a vigorous defence of the nation state from a classical liberal perspective and a resounding refutation of all who would disparage nationalistic affiliations in the supposed name of liberal values and ideals.
www.amazon.de /Defence-Realm-Nations-Classical-Liberalism/dp/075463969X   (427 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Opinion - Leaders - Defence of the Realm - Part I
GEOFF Hoon, the Secretary of State for Defence, could be forgiven for feeling hard done by in the last few weeks.
Others in Westminster leapt to his defence, suggesting that the leak overstated the criticism.
John Major made the mistake of trying to cling on to ministers even when it was clear to everyone else that they would have to go.
news.scotsman.com /leaders.cfm?id=1000502003   (719 words)

  
 Defence of the realm - 27 April 2002 - New Scientist
Defence of the realm - 27 April 2002 - New Scientist
Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is blocking five of the country's 18 proposed offshore wind farms, claiming that they will interfere with military aviation radar.
The MoD's objections will almost certainly prevent the government from meeting its target of generating 10 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2010.
www.newscientist.com /article/mg17423401.000-defence-of-the-realm.html   (283 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm: The ?New? Russian Patriotism on Screen
Films set during the Great Patriotic War of 1941 and 1945, especially those actually made during the War, established a set of parameters that were to remain more or less constant for the depiction of war up to and since the accession of Vladimir Putin to the Presidency of the Russian Federation in 2000.
These parameters are: the demonization of the enemy (be they Nazis or Chechen ?terrorists?), the affirmation of war as a just cause in the defence of Holy Russia, and the ordinary Russian soldier as symbol of the honesty and integrity of the Russian soul.
This war since 1999 can be justified, in line with government pronouncements, as the defence of territorial integrity and national pride, notwithstanding the need to appease public disquiet about its conduct.
www.pipss.org /document369.html   (5397 words)

  
 DEFENCE OF THE REALM - Gabriel Byrne Greta Scacchi Average David Drury Mystery Suspense 1985 - PG
DEFENCE OF THE REALM - Gabriel Byrne Greta Scacchi Average David Drury Mystery Suspense 1985 - PG Search Movies2Go.Net
Nick Mullen (Gabriel Byrne) is a British investigative reporter, whose revelations cause politician Dennis Markham (Ian Bannen) to resign.
But Mullen has taken on more than he realizes, which he discovers when a colleague is murdered.
www.movies2go.net /review/DefenceOfTheRealm.html   (55 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm by Jack Osborne Easton - Used Good PB CQout Lot # 1776260 Books, Comics, Magazines Fiction
Defence of the Realm by Jack Osborne Easton - Used Good PB CQout Lot # 1776260 Books, Comics, Magazines Fiction
The trail leads from a borstal break out, via an American air base in East Anglia, to the well upholstered confines of a London club.
The price of truth is high, but the cost could be the defence of the realm.
www.cqout.com /item.asp?id=1776260   (310 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm sites in Hampshire
Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight have played a pivotal role in the defence of this nation for over two millennia.
Defence of the Realm is the unifying theme that links all of these defence heritage attractions under one umbrella.
So, whether you are looking for a memorable holiday, short break, a day out or if you have a special interest in a particular aspect of history, the Defence of the Realm sites will have something unique and appealing to offer.
www.hants.gov.uk /discover/navdef.html   (137 words)

  
 The Pensioners Party Defence of the Realm
We must maintain manpower to enable defence of the realm for periods of unrest and who would also be able to assist the police if they find they are undermanned.
Our borders or points of entry must be tightened up to ensure only people of good intent are allowed to enter.
Due to our multi-cultural society we have the opportunity to have dedicated forces of one denomination as well as that of mixed units so that peace can be maintained in specific areas of one race or faith.
www.thepensionersparty.org /defence.html   (410 words)

  
 VN Boards - Boosting Defenses in RvR---Underused Realm Abilities
This installment is a suggested improvement to the defensive capabilities of some underused realm ability choices.
These are not intended to be a secondary resist (as in Avoidance of Magic, Physical Defence realm abilities) which is multiplied and thus reduced in effectiveness.
Augmented Quickness is underutilized realm ability as it has a small effect on damage output when compared to strength and dexterity.
vnboards.ign.com /frontiers_discussion_board_ra_review/b22712/96429509...   (531 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Defense of the Realm: Video: Gabriel Byrne,Greta Scacchi,Denholm Elliott,Ian Bannen,Fulton Mackay,Bill ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Defense of the Realm is a very interesting movie about the British government and the extent they will go to protect it.
For example, in "Fear X", with John Turturro, the method used in which the pieces have to be fit together is an intriguing one because, principally, we are given some extremely interesting characters who pull us into the story and make us WANT to put the pieces together.
He's really the soul of "Defense of the Realm", the one who we DO care about, because he's a fully fleshed out character--in fact, the only one.
www.amazon.com /Defense-Realm-Gabriel-Byrne/dp/0792840917   (1968 words)

  
 Defense of the Realm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for Defense of the Realm to receive a rating.
DEFENSE OF THE REALM is a gripping thriller that stars Gabriel Byrne, Greta Scacchi, and Denholm Elliott.
Nick Mullen (Byrne), a young reporter for a British daily newspaper, is beginning to drift into a cynical and bored routine when he suddenly stumbles across a political cover-up.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/defense_of_the_realm   (400 words)

  
 Defence Of The Realm - DVD - Title D Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Defence Of The Realm : Political Intrique in th UK & USA
Nick befriends a respected journalist who dies in mysterious circumstances after meeting a Government ‘mole’, he then with the...
Defence Of The Realm : In Defence of Defence...
www.dooyoo.co.uk /dvd-title-d/defence-of-the-realm   (233 words)

  
 TIME.com: Dumb Dora's Child Cameo -- Jun. 3, 1929 -- Page 1
Famed is England's DORA (Defence of the Realm Act), compendium of War-time restrictions, still unrepealed.
Frequently flayed was Dora, and it must certainly be admitted that she has produced many children who are quite literally robots.
This is a change maker which, when presented with legitimate coin of the realm, silently and efficiently performs its functions.
www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,732464,00.html   (512 words)

  
 Cast of Defence of the Realm - Time Out Film
Cast of Defence of the Realm - Time Out Film
Cast and crew of Defence of the Realm
Return to review of Defence of the Realm
www.timeout.com /film/cast/65217.html   (60 words)

  
 In defence of the realm - vnunet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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www.vnunet.com /computing/analysis/2073885/defence-realm   (1481 words)

  
 Defence of the Realm Act
Before the law was changed, public houses could open from 5 am in the morning to 12.30 pm at night.
In 1916 the Clyde Workers' Committee journal, The Worker, was prosecuted under the Defence of the Realm Act for an article criticizing the war.
William Gallacher and John Muir, the editor were both found guilty and sent to prison.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWdora.htm   (714 words)

  
 Starport Nuribis Personal Access Network: "Defence of the Realm" Bill Hotly Contested   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Starport Nuribis Personal Access Network: "Defence of the Realm" Bill Hotly Contested
United Nations House of Representatives, Sao Paolo, Earth (504.09.07: 14th September 2504) - A new bill, published by the Republic Party and put before the House of Representatives has received a lot of criticism from all sides of the political spectrum.
Named the "Defence of the Realm" Bill, and containing new legislation giving greater powers to the military police and United Nations Internal Security, many have argued that it is a contravention of civil rights.
nuribis.rpgnewworlds.net /news.php?item.39   (360 words)

  
 Dope - Chapter XXXVI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
hinatown was being watched as Chinatown had never been watched before, even during the most stringent enforcement of the Defence of the Realm Act.
K Division was on its mettle, and Scotland Yard had sent to aid Chief Inspector Kerry every man that could be spared to the task.
Please read the terms under which this book is provided to you
www.worldwideschool.org /library/books/lit/detective/Dope/chap36.html   (2037 words)

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