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Mobilizing the US Military Reserves/National Guard during the COLD WAR was considered a military threat. The Communist Superpowers may be inclined to mobilize their Reserves; then someone may "up the ante" on that move. The Cold War was called the "Cold War" for a reason; it was two or three countries with their fingers on the trigger, just waiting for an excuse to pull it! To fight the Vietnam War under "Cold War" conditions, it had to be fought with a "military draft." 40,000 drafted men a MONTH were "fed to the war machine", after '65.
For the same reason any country that passes a draft law passes one, to enroll enough manpower to have a large enough army to be able to fight a major war than could be had with just volunteers. Most soldiers that fought in the Civil War were in fact volunteers but Congress wanted a more reliable source of manpower than relying upon people to volunteer, as naturally many more agree to fight after a major victory and recruits become scarce after embarrassing defeats (and in the first years of the Civil War the Union had a lot more embarrassing defeats than major victories.)
The Confederacy also passed a draft law but earlier, in 1862. Interestingly (but unsurprisingly for those who know how a capitalist system operates) both the Union and Confederacy allowed the wealthy to exempt themselves from the draft by paying a fee (in the North amounting to $300, unsure what it was in the South) that the average poor/working class person couldn't afford, operating in the same manner as during the Vietnam War when rich kids could get college deferments to avoid the draft while poor kids who couldn't afford college got drafted as cannon fodder. Some things never change. As one can see, the Civil War, like most any other war, was a "rich man's war and a poor man's fight", meaning the burden of the fighting and dying was done by the poor with the rich being the main beneficiaries.
because they did not have enough people to volunteer for it, so our govt started drafting people that were eligible to be drafted, basically they got volunteered.
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What conclusion about the use of U.S. Military power would be most logically drawn from the experience of the Iraq war?
After a military victory, the defeated country may remain unstable and dangerous.
What conclusion about the use of U.S. military power would be most logically drawn from the experience of the Vietnam War?
A stronger military does not guarantee victory.
What is military conquests?
Anytime you hear or read of a country (nation) conquering another (or taking over another country) it's a military conquest. Nations (countries) use militaries to perform that function (right or wrong). Examples: If Germany conquered Poland in 1939, that was a military conquest. If the US conquered Calif during the Mexican War in 1846, that was a military conquest. If North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam in '75, that was a military conquest.
What airline does the U.S. Army take from Kuwait to Dallas Texas?
It is normal for the military to use its own airplanes to transport troops. MAC - Military Airlift Command is the primary provider of transportation for military personnel. They do sometimes contract with other service providers for charter flights and personnel will be provided tickets on commercial flights when necessary.
Who was the first to use military planes?
The U.S. military.
Use military draft in a sentence?
The people of the government tried to military draft me to fight for their country.
Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?
The 13th Amendment guarantees freedom from slavery for all people and has nothing to do with a military draft. The US also does not use a military draft to date.
Was the military draft in use for all of the usa conflicts since the civil war?
no
Why do they draft at the Budweiser Shootout race?
Because it is still a restrictor plate race. Knowing how to use the draft is necessary for success at plate tracks.
Does the government draft gay men into the military?
Yes. Sexual orientation does not disqualify you for military service in the United States, nor in many other countries.
Can President Bush use the US military in our country?
yes
Why does the military use guns?
The purpose of the military is to use force to defend a country. The most effective means of applying force is a gun.
What is a military?
A military is a part of a government. It is authorized to use lethal force, and weapons to defend and support the interests of a state or country.
What country did the United Nations first authorize the use of military force?
Korea
Can you use a military ID to travel to Spain?
yes you can go in any country
Should the US use military action to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons?
no, i do not believe that it is just fo the us to use military force to take nuclear weapons from a country. This takes away a country's defense and deeply inplies that we believe that we are the all powerful country. We should not be allowed to decide what countries are an actual military threat. So, no, in my opinion, it is not just. no, i do not believe that it is just fo the us to use military force to take nuclear weapons from a country. This takes away a country's defense and deeply inplies that we believe that we are the all powerful country. We should not be allowed to decide what countries are an actual military threat. So, no, in my opinion, it is not just.
What was Lincolns attitude towards the South at the beginning of the civil war?
Lincoln would use military force only when necessary.
