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"Statistically speaking, you won't survive, but you wouldn't in civilian life either tbf" (thelemmy.club)
submitted 3 months ago by [M] to c/historymemes@piefed.social
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[–] 14 points 3 months ago (5 children)

I believe that's as high as it ever got, but it was definitely a thing.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    May I challenge you with russian empire

    The term of service during the 18th century was for life.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_in_the_Russian_Empire

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