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When were the first military drafts in Europe?

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That is a relatively unspecific question, seeing as wars throughout Europe have been going on for centuries and what would have been similar to a draft in these early wars may not be what we would consider to be a draft. For example, many European nations would use a method called "impressment" to increase their numbers in war. Impressment, during this time, was where one army would take captive a man or soldier from a different country and force them to serve in their army.

There are also quite a few different countries in Europe, each which developed at slightly different rates, and the specifications as to what would constitute as a proper military might change what the answer to your question is. Another thing to consider is researching or asking about a specific country, and giving an idea of what you consider an official draft.

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