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> Conscript armies get treated as cannon fodder. Counter example is the conscripted Allied armies at the end of WW2. In the last few months, the allies would m
by KineticLensman 4y ago
> Conscript armies get treated as cannon fodder.
Counter example is the conscripted Allied armies at the end of WW2. In the last few months, the allies would much rather expend a mass of munitions rather than lose troops, especially front-line infantry, who were very hard to replace.
- WalterBright 4y agoThe marines, air force, and navy were all volunteers in WW2. The marines were front line. The army had a lot of volunteers, too, like the paratroopers. The US military is all volunteer today, and is very parsimonious with the lives of servicemen.