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Increasing Their Armies

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 27, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 13.

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Increasing Their Armies

Of the efforts being made to increase the peace footing of the armies of France and Germany, the Advance of March 13, 1913, says:—
The French cabinet accepted the decision of the supreme council of war in favor of a three years' term of service in all branches of the army instead of two years, as hitherto. The measure will add at least 210,000 men to the peace footing of the army, which at present stands at 580,000, excluding officers. The vast military preparations being made by Germany are given as the compelling reason for this step of the French government. The new German military bill will add 84,000 recruits to the annual contingent called up for service in the army. The total strength of the peace footing of the army will thus be increased by 168,000 men, bringing it up to 806,000, excluding officers.