conscript army

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An army composed of soldiers who have been conscripted rather than volunteering.

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  • During World War II, many nations relied on a conscript army to fill their ranks.
  • The country is debating whether to switch from a professional military to a conscript army.
  • A conscript army often faces challenges with morale and training compared to a volunteer force.
  • After the conflict, the government decided to abolish the conscript army in favor of a smaller, professional one.
  • My grandfather served in the conscript army during the Korean War.
  • Switzerland maintains a conscript army as a core part of its national defense strategy.
  • Managing the logistics for a large conscript army is a massive undertaking for any government.
  • The study analyzes the effectiveness of a conscript army in modern asymmetrical warfare.
  • Facing new threats, the nation is considering reintroducing a conscript army.
  • A conscript army is built on the principle of mandatory military service for its citizens.