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Old 06-08-2011, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 95th Rifleman View Post
It wasn't always that way, the concept of the modern, professional soldier is very much a 20th century creation.
A western, late 20th century concept. The Russians and Chinese still use conscript armies, as do most third world nations.
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