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Operation Crossroads was in 1946, the first atomic explosion-the Day of Trinity-was on July 16, 1945.
John Adams is quoted saying "One third for, one third against, one third neutral."
In the Revolution and the Civil War the numbers fluctuated widely. 3 and 9 month regiments, 2 year regiments, militia, local defense forces.
A big reason why Washington attacked at Trenton was restore Patriot moral after a string of defeats and a long retreat, and to induce many of his men-whose 1 year enlistments would expire at the end of 1776-to stay with the colors.
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