In WW2, how big was the gap between conscripted troops and modern day volunteers in terms of discipline and work ethic? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In WW2, how big was the gap between conscripted troops and modern day volunteers in terms of discipline and work ethic?

by wander_colossi

Let's assume this is between the US Army, comparing conscripted and modern day enlisted infantry.

henry_fords_ghost

Hi there, you might get more and better answers if you narrowed down your question to focus on a particular nation - as it stands, your question is quite broad!