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According to Wikipedia, during WWII, somewhat over 10,000,000 men were inducted. The question was how many African Americans were drafted, the answer does not clarify this.
The major powers in WW 2 put 92 million men in the field. Some 90 million of them were drafted; the rest were professional soldiers.
From the time in 1940 when the draft began until 1947 when the legislation expired, about 10 million persons were drafted.
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How did the US get soldiers for World War 1?
While volunteers were always accepted, soldiers were drafted for service in the US armed forces during World War 1.
How were soilders recruited in World War 2?
Many were drafted, though there were also many volunteers especially after Pearl Harbor. There was a great deal of propaganda at the time encouraging young men to join the armed forces.
The effort to establish a single holiday to honor all members of the armed forces was led by?
Harriet Tubman
What are the top five countries to which the most members of the us armed forces are deployed?
Afganistan , Gemany , And Japan
Which is not one of the top five countries to which the most members of the us armed forces are deployed?
canada - novanet
What is it called when you are forced to serve in the armed forces?
Conscription (the Draft)
What was Soldiers in World War 2?
Soldiers were service men and women who enlisted or were drafted into the armed forces of the various countries involved.
How large is Italy armed forces?
The Italian Armed Forces currently has 179,155 active duty members with 41,867 in reserve. The Carabinieri, a subset of the Italian Armed Forces, has and additional 109,499 active members.
What is the name given to people who are not members of the armed forces?
A person who is not a member of the armed forces is called "[a] civilian."
How did the US get soldiers for World War 1?
While volunteers were always accepted, soldiers were drafted for service in the US armed forces during World War 1.
Why are people drafted?
to ensure that the armed forces have the necessary personnel to defend the country when needed
Can a US President be drafted?
Not while they are president. They are commander and chief of the armed forces. They run the show.
Members of an armed force not part of the regular army?
Members of the armed forces that are not a part of the regular army are the reserves. The reserves practice periodically, but only go into battle if they are needed to back up the regular armed forces.
What is a term that describes people who are not members of the armed forces?
civilians
Can a Non citizen be drafted and be activity to the front line?
(in the US) A non-citizen may VOLUNTEER to serve in the US Armed Forces but they may NOT be drafted to do so.
What is the oldest age to be drafted in the us for the armed forces?
However old you want to be. Hell, you could be 93 and dying.
Did only the army win the Victoria cross?
Members of any of the British armed forces, and possibly of the Commonwaelth armed forces, may be awarded the Victoria Cross.
