Conscientious objection in East Germany
There was a high level of conscientious objection in East Germany. == Introduction of conscription == In April 1962, the German Democratic Republic (GDR) introduced military conscription for adult males between 18 and 26, with a period of compulsory service of at least 18 months.
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