LOL, that’s rough. I should have clarified what I was thinking of the (Western) Roman Empire.
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Mika@piefed.ca 3 weeks agoMay I challenge you with russian empire
The term of service during the 18th century was for life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_in_the_Russian_Empire
wjrii@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
PugJesus@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
Unfortunately, as the Legion system declined, life terms became common in the Late Roman Empire as well.
Real shit scenario, causes more problems than it solves honestly.
thefluffiest@feddit.nl 3 weeks ago
Then again, life was really short
Don’t make fun of life they got little legs