Cabinet order from King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

Cabinet order by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia from September 3, 1814 in which universal conscription in Prussia is introduced. The signature of the King is visible in the preamble and the first article as well as in important paragraphs and the conclusion, and at the very end the name of the Prussian State Ministry appears. As mentioned in the introduction to the document, this law owes it formation to the popular uprising in 1812/13 in which every Prussian hurried to the flag to help release their fatherland from foreign intruders. This freedom, it continues, which the people gained by arming themselves in the war, could only be preserved if all men capable of fighting are constantly prepared for military service

Restrictions Only for Canada and Curacao and United Kingdom and United States Of America

1812 1814 Appears Arming Article Capable Conclusion Conscription Constantly Continues Fatherland Gained Hurried Introduced Introduction Intruders Mentioned Owes Preamble Prepared Visible

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