France adopts conscription

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France, which had been the first country to adopt the principle of nationwide conscription after the 1789 Revolution, now re-introduces the practice, but in a form that allows many of the professional class to claim exemption.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "France adopts conscription". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18617, accessed 28 March 2024.]

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