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aug 12, 1793 - Mass conscription (Levée en masse)

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Levée en masse is a French term used for a policy of mass national conscription, often in the face of invasion. The concept originated during the French Revolutionary Wars, particularly for the period following 16 August 1793, when able-bodied men aged 18 to 25 were conscripted.

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aug 12, 1793
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~ 232 years ago