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Thread #158817 Message #3759525
Posted By: GUEST,Phil d'Conch
19-Dec-15 - 01:07 AM
Thread Name: History and mythology of WW1
Subject: RE: History and mythology of WW1
Joe Offer: "Can't see how this fits into the music section, Keith. I moved it below the line."
Au contraire.
Terribus: "If you cannot actually put a reasonable argument forward then please do not get involved."
[John McIlwraith voice] The ONLY reason the whole lot were of any use at ALL was the Scots and their bagpipes. Posted in the rear, the only viable escape route was to the front. Infantry being the lovers of fine music they are, it wasn't exactly the "all volunteer" affair some contemporary patriots make it out to be. And being no slackers at music themselves, the Germans were greatly disadvantaged by having to cover their ears with both hands and operate a weapon all at the same time. (w/apologies to the original – RIP)