About Mikel Expertise I have a near prefect knowledge of the century and can answers almost every questions on the subject. My specific areas of knowledge are WW2, the fall of the Soviet Union, the Cuban missile crisis and the life of Ghandi and Mandela although I have some knowledge of other areas also.
Experience I am a serious scholar and historian having travelled the world keeping up with modern affairs. My in depth interviews with Ghandi and Mandela have led to a fine understanding of them.
Organizations The history club (UK)
Publications The journal of the history of the 20th century (including Mandela) (UK)
Education/Credentials Honors Degree in History at the university of Oxford (UK)
Expert: Mikel Date: 9/15/2005 Subject: Private in WW2
Question Hello! I'm from Italy and I'm writing a book set in the USA in the years of the WW2. I'd like to know some information about the recruitment of privates after the attack of Pearl Harbour: when it started, what the age limits were, if it was an obligatory or a voluntary service... Thank you!
Answer Privates were recruited from the ages of 17 - 43, and the process began 4 months after pearl harbour on the 17th of April. It was obligatory, however there were 'reserved occupations' such as farmers or factory workers. These people were not recruitment as they were deemed essential to the war effort.
Good luck with the book, if you have any further questions please ask.
