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Topic: British & French Military Fashion Trivia
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Bob Miller Prowler Junkie Posts: 4576 From: Alexandria, Virginian USA Registered: OCT 2003
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posted 11-15-2004 01:49 PM
A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English major. Taking the major to their headquarters, the French general began to question him. The French general asked, "Why do you English officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"
In his bland English way, the major informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot, the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic.
And that is why from that day to now all French Army officers wear brown pants
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wallygator310 Prowler Junkie Posts: 687 From: DeLand, FL USA Registered: JUN 2004
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posted 11-15-2004 06:13 PM
Hey Bob, you're only a day behind...I posted that one a day ago...but still good the second time!Wally
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 11-15-2004 08:29 PM
yeah, most of the jokes are at least 3 or 4 years old before they hit the board. lol
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Bob Miller Prowler Junkie Posts: 4576 From: Alexandria, Virginian USA Registered: OCT 2003
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posted 11-16-2004 08:31 AM
Well I guess I'm asleep at the wheel again!
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