YYA> Did the Czar draft girls?
It is probably my fault to go that far off-topic. you can look at Chofetz Chaim’s Mehane Yisroel, here are some quotes to illustrate how he
related to Jewish soldiers. Hope we have rabbis now who speak this way to soliders, and soldiers who read this …
true it is difficult for a person in service to observe torah. However, unless he has a feeble character,
he will overcome his passions and conquer his evil inclinations, A real, earnest endeavor in this direction
would make his deeds so more precious and his thoughts more sanctified. The period of his service in the army
can be made by him the most outstanding one in his whole life, and the most valuable in his
spiritual achievements. …
wholesome family life is the basic element of Jewish national structure. ,.. vicious environment may cause man to go astray…
associating with evil company may make him feel he is not alone when he engages in illicit activity
engagement with other things, especially study or prayer, frequently will help man to regain and maintain his morals.
faithful person does not break down under duress, soldier relying on Hashem will combat enemy .. to be mighty of heart and of soul
is to live a great life. Soldier exposed to danger .. should pay attention to his behavior .. and fulfil mitzvos better as in danger, his
deeds are examined in heaven …
when one’s life is at stake, it is permitted to break mitzvos, but transgressions should be minimized
from Gemora: in a Jewish army, only those who viewed themselves innocent could join. Transgressions may be – speaking between yishtabach and yotzer ohr… including forbidden speech .. soldier in the time of war should reconcile with other people, seek forgiveness from people he offended,
develop chesed middos towards other people, every kindness he does towards his fellow soldiers … then, he describes all famous Jewish warriors and prayers a soldier should say before going to battle.