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Thread #2385   Message #1128972
Posted By: Lighter
04-Mar-04 - 07:11 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Mademoiselle from Armentières
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Mademoiselle from Armentières
Thanks, Guest. Am I right that yours is a non-US version?

British / Canadian / ANZAC versions are almost universally concerened with the German / Prussian officer(s) and the innkeeper's daughter.
US versions continue the adventures of the daughter's illegitimate son (a "little Marine") and generally add satirical topical stanzas.

Topical stanzas were still used for marching at Fort Benning, Georgia, as late as the Korean War.

Still looking for more texts and comments.