I know this because my maternal grandparents had their teeth removed to dodge the draft. Both grandmother and grandfather, who were in their late 30s or early 40s I believe.
ALL were fair game if they were physically capable.
Don’t think the demonic war pigs of today won’t pull their own version of fascist Mussolini style rules
I honestly don’t remember the rationale but there were physical traits that are (were?) required for service. And being completely toothless was an easy disqualification, short of breaking or removing a limb, etc.
I recall the tearful horror stories and how this was done without any novocaine — to explain the level of sheer desperation and fear that led them to do this. Because they knew they’d die if they were forced to fight, and end up leaving my mom and her brothers orphaned
In WW2 under Mussolini, all ages were fair game.
I know this because my maternal grandparents had their teeth removed to dodge the draft. Both grandmother and grandfather, who were in their late 30s or early 40s I believe.
ALL were fair game if they were physically capable.
Don’t think the demonic war pigs of today won’t pull their own version of fascist Mussolini style rules
How did pulling their teeth out avert their draft?
I honestly don’t remember the rationale but there were physical traits that are (were?) required for service. And being completely toothless was an easy disqualification, short of breaking or removing a limb, etc.
I recall the tearful horror stories and how this was done without any novocaine — to explain the level of sheer desperation and fear that led them to do this. Because they knew they’d die if they were forced to fight, and end up leaving my mom and her brothers orphaned
Wow no pain meds fo all dem teef???