The Advantages of Compulsory Service for Home Defence: Together With a Consideration of Some of the Objections Which May Be Urged Against It; A Lecture Delivered at the Royal United Service Institutio - Hardcover

George F. Shee

9780267326044: The Advantages of Compulsory Service for Home Defence: Together With a Consideration of Some of the Objections Which May Be Urged Against It; A Lecture Delivered at the Royal United Service Institutio

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ISBN 10: 0267326041 ISBN 13: 9780267326044

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a debate that shaped national defense in the early 20th century.

This lecture examines the case for compulsory service for home defense and weighs common objections, offering clear arguments for and against a universal obligation to serve.

This edition presents the author’s thoughtful analysis alongside contemporary voices, discussing how such a policy might affect the military, the nation, and everyday citizens. It invites readers to consider the political, social, and strategic implications of universal service.

What universal service could mean for national security and military readiness
Arguments for and against making service compulsory, including economic and political concerns
Comparisons with other nations and the broader impact on society and peace

Ideal for readers interested in military history, public policy, and debates over national service and defense policy.

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