Poppies For Young Men, Death's Bitter Trade

On This Day In History
1942: Draft age is lowered to 18

Quote Of The Day
"With intensive instruction, practical on-the-job training and corrective medical measures, these young men can become good soldiers. Moreover, the remedial training they receive can enable them to live fuller and more productive lives."
(Lyndon B. Johnson)

If, of course, they don't get blown up, shot, tortured or otherwise mortally wounded before they escape their teens.

Pray for bone spurs.

Or wealthy parents.

"In World War Two, the average age of the combat soldier was twenty-six. In Vietnam it was nineteen."
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