Demobilization

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The disbanding of an army or the dismissal of troops from service. While demobilization usually follows a cessation of hostilities, it has often spawned social and economic tensions. Indeed, when armies containing poor and landless soldiers are disbanded, restless men without immediate means of support are reintroduced into civilian society, creating social friction. Such a situation is often worsened by the absence or perceived inadequacy of government pension programs. The economic problems of demobilization can return to haunt a nation many years after troops are mustered out of...

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