British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Key term for AQA GCSE History, used in The First World War (1894–1918).

Definition

The highly professional regular army of Britain, nicknamed the "Old Contemptibles."

Exam Context

British Expeditionary Force (BEF) appears in AQA GCSE History revision content for Wider World Depth Studies, especially The First World War (1894–1918) and The Schlieffen Plan.

Wider World Depth Studies The First World War (1894–1918)The Schlieffen Plan

Found in Revision Notes

Wider World Depth Studies

The Schlieffen Plan

The First World War (1894–1918) • The Schlieffen Plan

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