I would sign up to defend my country, within my border. My country hasn't had a civil war or a foreigner wage war on our soil... except in Darwin but that's another story, they defended well our lads did! So, yes, I would join up if they were coming onto my land, invading our homes.
I would become an urban defender of my home if necessary, if I couldn't join up officially I understand joining up for training and discipline, I think that's a great thing to do! I understand those who fight on foreign soil too, I wouldn't but I understand.
I join the military the day our leaders are on the front lines ahead of me. There is no good war, even if there's a good fight. I resist oppression but I will not cross borders to kill.
I joined the Navy right after highschool. I needed guidence and structure. Plus my wife was pregnant and didn't have the GPA to attend college.
The war issue and volunteering that all depends what is in you. Fighting for your country is something that comes from your heart.
If the fight is for good cause or right I would volunteer if I am needed to fight But if my country is fighting for bad or sumthing I would not join in any circumstances at all.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.