hi! I have to pick a character from the world war I time period and write in a journal telling whats happening in the war and how it affects me everyday for school. In my journal, my characters husband is drafted to go off and fight. I was wondering if any of you knew how that happened, like if there was a letter sent home saying he needed to go fight or what. thanks!
2007-06-03 09:22:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In WW1, most soldiers were volunteers. It was one's duty to go and fight: those who didn't were often presented with a white feather for cowardice. Whole villages or factories would sign up into "Pal's Battalions". Conscription, or Call-up may have happened towards the end of the war. U would get a letter directing U to go and sign up. I suspect this was more in WW2, though. Hope this helps.
2007-06-03 10:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. When a draft # is selected, a letter will be sent to the draftee.
Semper Fi,
Mikey
2007-06-03 16:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by Michael W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋