Dec 21, 2009

Summer of My German Soldier | Compare and Contrast

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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