Military Uniforms

We should remember the origins, history and tradition of the uniforms worn with pride by militaries around the world.

For example, a long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured an English colonel. Taking him to their

headquarters, the French general began to question him.

Finally, as an afterthought, 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 colonel informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats are 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 this, all French Army officers wear brown pants.

(H/T to Hard Astarboard.)

Posted by: Ogre at 04:03 PM

Comments

1 lol I logged that one in memory.
Good one, I burst out on that one.

Posted by: Tomslick at September 08, 2006 06:01 PM (RpnNu)

2 LOL. didn't see that one comin'...I should have, but I didn't.....

Posted by: Tammi at September 08, 2006 06:24 PM (Bitcf)

3 All of which is why French officers undoubtedly also "lead from the rear", LOL, to avoid getting fragged...

Thanks for the link, Ogre.

Posted by: Seth at September 10, 2006 06:45 AM (4OJoa)

4 Oh, that was bad, Seth!

Posted by: Ogre at September 10, 2006 02:22 PM (QmGzr)

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