In modern warfare there technically is no civilian population or non targets. Assymetrical warfare is even worse. Since there is no front line all people are in the war at all times however may not be under attack.
“Hurr durr you’re too old to be conscripted...” In Germany, late in the second world war, boys and old men were forced to fight. Everyone knows the answers if they don’t know history...
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War is an abstract game to those who have never fought it. Studying history helps to bridge that knowledge gap.
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"full mobilization" meant conscription for all men from 15 to 60.
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During the First World War France raised the age of conscription up to 60.
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I remember that old BBC comedy with that old man who used to panick and run around shouting "Don't Panick!"
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Dad's Army.
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The Army of Northern Virginia had quite a few kids and seniors at the end too.
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implying that Germany's system in the forties was an ideal that should be emulated
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Volkssturm
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The maximum draft age in the US during WW2 was 45. My Dad registered but aged out before he was conscripted.
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Could be wrong but I think the max US draftable age in WW2 was 43. If I'm wrong, it's close!
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That age limit won't last long if the enemies are knocking at the gate.
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Women ARE drafted Steffo. 28% of countries with draft laws include women. Sorry if your fee-fees owie cuz people don't appreciate lies
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/23/fewer-than-a-third-of-countries-currently-have-a-military-draft-most-exclude-women/ … pic.twitter.com/A36LOAxn1kThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Women and girls too
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Even of you are too old to be conscripted, that doesn't invalidate what you've said about the draft and men's role in that.
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It does invalidate his idea that women don't get a say. Yes before it comes up men should have a say in abortion.
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