No. Conscription was applied, but it failed to have much effect.
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Most soldiers in the Continental Army signed up to serve for a duration of one to three years. Many enlisted for short terms, often one year, due to the uncertain nature of the conflict and the desire to return home. However, some soldiers re-enlisted for longer periods as the war progressed and the need for experienced troops became evident. The variability in enlistment terms reflected both individual circumstances and the evolving needs of the army.
Sarah help win the Revolutionary war by sewing 2,200 shirts for the soldiers of the continental army. But most of all, she helped raise $300,000 for the continental army when she took leadership of association in 1780.
China. Land army is roughly 2.3 million soldiers.
Yes
they were draftees.
Most of them became soldiers in the Continental Army.
the lenght of the war
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Most soldiers were draftees or volunteers, and had little or no training. Many died before they fired a shot in battle
I am going with the Continental Army when they march. Most of the Continental Army disbanded when the Treaty of Paris ended the war.
Most soldiers in the Continental Army signed up to serve for a duration of one to three years. Many enlisted for short terms, often one year, due to the uncertain nature of the conflict and the desire to return home. However, some soldiers re-enlisted for longer periods as the war progressed and the need for experienced troops became evident. The variability in enlistment terms reflected both individual circumstances and the evolving needs of the army.
The VC (Viet Cong) were, for the most part, guerillas. The NVA (North Viet Army) were regular draftees, like their US counterparts.
The congress demanded that every colony supply soldiers. Those with money payed others like slaves or apprentice's to fight in their place. Most of the soldiers were farmers and wanted to go back home in spring to plant crops and fall to harvest crops.
The congress demanded that every colony supply soldiers. Those with money payed others like slaves or apprentice's to fight in their place. Most of the soldiers were farmers and wanted to go back home in spring to plant crops and fall to harvest crops.
Sarah help win the Revolutionary war by sewing 2,200 shirts for the soldiers of the continental army. But most of all, she helped raise $300,000 for the continental army when she took leadership of association in 1780.
China. Land army is roughly 2.3 million soldiers.