Buckshot Bear Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 A British officer captured by the French was asked why they wore red coats as it only made them better targets. “It’s so that if I get shot, my soldiers won’t see my blood and lose heart”, the British officer said. And that is why, ever since, French officers have worn brown trousers… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Then there were were the (fill in the blank) countries tanks that had 5 reverse gears and one forward gear, that incase they were attacked from the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Israeli tanks have the engine in the front because that makes better shielding for the crews. Troops are more important than tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 The new Italian navy all has glass bottom boats so they can see the old Italian navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I have always said that if it wasn’t for the French and the aid they provided in the Revolutionary War we’d be speaking English now. Oh, wait… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: A British officer captured by the French was asked why they wore red coats as it only made them better targets. “It’s so that if I get shot, my soldiers won’t see my blood and lose heart”, the British officer said. And that is why, ever since, French officers have worn brown trousers… Old joke with many variations that never gets old. It’s funny every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I have always said that if it wasn’t for the French and the aid they provided in the Revolutionary War we’d be speaking English now. Oh, wait… If it wasn’t for the French we’d have had the monarchs’ portraits on our currency. And then where would Harry and Meghan run off to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: If it wasn’t for the French we’d have had the monarchs’ portraits on our currency. And then where would Harry and Meghan run off to? Yessiree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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