Reply #4: That just let's you know it's not a defensive war. When the South went to war against the North... [View All]

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... the qualifications were that you wanted to defend your country against an aggressor. The ability to keep up physically was helpful, but didn't disqualify you from working in logistical support. Before the War was over, old men and young boys were in combat.

Yes, America's youth could stand to be whipped into shape, in many ways, but that has little to do with the war.