n April 1862, the Confederate Congress passed the first conscription bill in American history. White men between the ages of 18 and 35 could now be drafted into the Confederate Army for three years, or less if the war ended sooner. As an alternative, they could pay a substitute.
YOU’RE IN THE ARMY NOW
Apr 26, 2022
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