Events with tag - National Defense

January 1, 1241

Congress of Wolbórz

The Congress of Wolbórz was a groundbreaking political event in 1241, during which the Piast princes made crucial decisions regarding the defense of the country against the approaching Mongol invasion. The meeting took place in Wolbórz, the seat of the Kuyavian bishops.

September 16, 1940

US Military Draft Act

The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 established America's first peacetime draft, requiring all men aged 21-45 to register for military service. This historic legislation transformed the U.S. military from 335,000 soldiers in 1939 to over 1.4 million by 1941.

September 16, 1940

US Military Draft in WW2

The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 established America's first peacetime military draft, requiring men aged 21-35 to register for service, eventually mobilizing over 10 million men for World War II.