In Australia we don't have National Service anymore, apart from Israel i'm not sure if anyone does, maybe Greece or Italy ? My father did his National Service but WW2 was at an end, thank God ! Our Militia or National Servicemen were all that stood between Australia and the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Gunea & Borneo, prior to the arrival of the US armarda and the return of the Australian Imperial Force from Northern Africa to defend their own soil. They were able to hold on and force the Japs to develope a new phrase for retreat which was "Advance to the rear" ! as there was no known word for withdraw or "retreat" in the Japanese Army. So the efforts of National Servicemen should never be overlooked especially as they were only ever trained to fight on home soil if ever needed ! O r as a back up force to the Regulars.
With all the misdirection in todays youth shouldn't they re-introduce Composory National Service to instill National Pride, commitment and a work ethic?
2007-05-20
22:43:28
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