Orczy was a firm believer in the superiority of the aristocracy,[11] as well as being a supporter of British imperialism and militarism.[2] During the First World War, Orczy formed the Women of England's Active Service League, an unofficial organisation aimed at encouraging women to persuade men to volunteer for active service in the armed forces. Her aim was to enlist 100,000 women who would pledge "to persuade every man I know to offer his service to his country". Some 20,000 women joined her organisation.[12][13] Orczy was also strongly opposed to the Soviet Union.[14]