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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.

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The original enlistment was only for months?

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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What was the length of enlistment during Vietnam War?

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