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How did Volunteer regiments (like the Rough Riders) work? How did they form? Did the army have any requirements and standards for these volunteers? Who decided who got officer roles? When formed, how did they integrate with the rest of the army? How did the practice vary in other countries?

by /u/Usually_mistaken in /r/AskHistorians

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