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Aliantha · 11-17-2011, 08:56 PM

Here's an interesting fact.

During WW1, just over 38% of the male population of Australia aged between 18-44 enlisted in the army.

I knew it was a huge number, but I didn't realize it was that high.

Just wow. That would never happen these days. At least, I don't think it would.

11-17-2011, 08:56 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Here's an interesting fact. During WW1, just over 38% of the male population of Australia aged between 18-44 enlisted in the army. I knew it was a huge number, but I didn't realize it was that high. Just wow. That would never happen these days. At least, I don't think it would. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber