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→The world at war: Amend text.
With the advent of World War II in September 1939, the situation was little changed and again circumcision of soldiers was ordered by many commanders.
This unethical practice was abandoned at least 60 years ago, but it left the impression in American minds that circumcision somehow prevented or at least reduced the likelihood of males contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
==Contemporary view based on medical science==