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The original enlistment period for men in the U.S. Civil War was only three months. These soldiers were referred to as Three Months Men.
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The original enlistment period for soldiers in the Civil War was typically three years. However, some soldiers initially enlisted for shorter terms, such as three months, especially during the early stages of the conflict in 1861. As the war progressed and the need for more troops increased, longer enlistment terms became more common. Ultimately, many soldiers ended up serving beyond their initial commitments due to the war's duration and intensity.
In a few months after failing the first test you'll get ONE more chance to take it.
Dahmer was in the military for just 5 months. he was discharged for drunkeness.
Civil War Union soldiers originally enlisted were either signed up for three months or the duration of the war. Many signed up for additional time once their initial stint was done. After the draft, the required time increased to three years.
Edward the Confessor died months before the Battle of Hastings.
The Battle of Vicksburg. This Confederate city was the last impediment to the Union's control of the Mississippi River, and it was under siege for nine months before falling to the Union Army and Navy.
The minimum age of enlistment is17.5, but you have to have a parent or legal guardian to sign for you, and you must be a high school graduate (or expected to graduate within six months of enlistment under the Delayed Entry program).
My Uncle was a POW for 23 months. He told me in approximately 1981 that he was captured behind enemy lines shortly before the battle. Even though he was enlisted he was sent to OFLAG 64 in Poland. He spent approximately 23 months there before they were marched to Germany during the winter.