WARTIME BIRTHRATE
EFFECT ON CONSCRIPTION Br.IBLLN, March 10. General Keitel, Chief of Staff of the German •Army, has ordered the examination of more than half the men horn in 1919, for military service in 1939. ’ ‘ ; ' ' '' It was explained- that, because of the low birthrate in 1918, the. 1918 class will provide only a, maximum of 300,000 recruits, and that the remaining 200,0C0 required will he obtained from the. 1919 class, which is niqi'C. numerous. • ' ' r ' The subsequent deficiency can be made up from the 1920 class, which, like the 1921 class, is exceptionally large, and will provide more than the fuK contingent.
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Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 16, 28 March 1938, Page 1
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102WARTIME BIRTHRATE Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 16, 28 March 1938, Page 1
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