Sunday, April 29, 2012
Why I Wouldn't Join
Soldiers from today still fight for the same reasons as back then. For the money, or to be loyal to there country. Today not that many people go to the army to seek adventure or to have something to do. Back then the main reason to go to war were so they could represent there side (Union or Confederates) and prove which side was superior. I wouldn't have joined the war because the possibility of dying in the war is frightening, especially at a young age where you still have a family that cares about you. Also being gone for a long period of time upsets family and friends. Physical training wasn't a bad thing when in the army, it helped to keep you in shape, but then going to battle was terrifying so you wouldn't want to join even if it would keep you in shape. The main reason I wouldn't want to join the army is a fear of death.
Yes, I do agree some people went for the money but the ones who went for the money probably needed it. Most were just very patriotic to their country. Physical training was good to keep you in shape but it was actually very strenuous.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well, the biggest reasons for not joining the army is the fear of death and the emotional stress put on your family. But I'm not sure if the main reason to join the army back then, was to represent and prove superiority. Those who joined didn't think that the Civil War would last very long and those who joined were mostly farmers. Those farmers were dying from boredom and looking for adventure. I think the reason they joined the army was just to escape farm life for a while for the thrill of adventure.
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