approx 16,000
Conscientious objectors were treated terribly. COs were seen as criminals and they were forced to work in labour camps and were tortured if they did not work. Many were shot due to objection.
There religion wouldn't allow them to!
During World War I, conscientious objectors—individuals who refused military service on the grounds of moral or religious beliefs—faced significant challenges. In many countries, they were often subjected to legal penalties, including imprisonment, and in some cases, they were forced into alternative forms of service, such as labor battalions. Public sentiment was largely hostile, leading to social ostracism and sometimes violent reprisals against them. Despite the hardships, many conscientious objectors remained steadfast in their beliefs, advocating for peace and non-violence.
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.
Conscientious objectors.
After world war one ended all the prison sentences aimed at the conscientious objectors were altered to time served, and all those convicted were released by August 1919. Discrimination against conscientious objectors after ww1 existed and many had trouble finding jobs.
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors was created in 1948.
Conscientious objectors were treated terribly. COs were seen as criminals and they were forced to work in labour camps and were tortured if they did not work. Many were shot due to objection.
None.
The Amish don't serve in the army because of there belief but they can if they so choose
Klaus Mannhardt has written: 'Zivildienst' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors, National service 'Schwarzbuch Kriegsdienstverweigerung' -- subject(s): Conscientious objectors
There religion wouldn't allow them to!
Conscientious Objectors .
During World War I, conscientious objectors—individuals who refused military service on the grounds of moral or religious beliefs—faced significant challenges. In many countries, they were often subjected to legal penalties, including imprisonment, and in some cases, they were forced into alternative forms of service, such as labor battalions. Public sentiment was largely hostile, leading to social ostracism and sometimes violent reprisals against them. Despite the hardships, many conscientious objectors remained steadfast in their beliefs, advocating for peace and non-violence.
Conscientious objectors . _Sharc:
Conscientious objectors
They ignored draft notices and became conscientious objectors.