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Britain relies on militia not mercenary army to resist invasion
The piece argues Britain should depend on a well regulated militia rather than a standing army. It contends domestic insurrections and foreign threats failed to sway opinion toward a standing army. It notes Britain could not fund a large mercenary force if France sent 60 to 100 thousand troops, fearing militarized finance and military law to pay them.
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