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1940s: Many American men are drafted into the military services to fight in World War II.
1970s: The final years of the Vietnam War are marked by intense opposition and protests. Many young men eligible for the draft find ways to avoid military service.
Today: The draft has been abolished, and the United States has not been involved in a major military action—except the Gulf War—since Vietnam.
Early 1940s: Germany conquers much of Europe by invasion and occupation.
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