What crimes were the soldiers convicted of when they were just 17? What other rule were they breaking by being at war at the age of 17? What were the two choices soldiers had if they were seeing action? How long would they have to make up their mind? Is this long enough? Where did the army hold lots of executions? How did the firing squad feel about having to kill their own men? What is the reason most of these men probably deserted?
A. Desertion
B. Treason
C. Insubordination
D. Espionage
