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23 December 1999, 05:45 AM
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I was struck by the quote from the top of the first forum page, regarding the origin of the term "Archie". I've always found that kind of thing really interesting.
Does anybody know of any OTHER legends/origins for terminology/nicknames/actions? I know I'm painting with a pretty broad brush when I ask this, but I'd REALLY enjoy reading anything anybody has to offer! Have a safe & happy holiday! |
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23 December 1999, 08:29 AM
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That's a pretty tall order. Are there specific phrases or terms you're interested in? There are thousands in English that could fill an entire book.
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23 December 1999, 11:22 AM
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The British RE8 2-seater was nick-named the "Harry Tate" after a music hall songster of that name. Obviously RFC personnel spent far too much time humming popular songs while on duty!
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Well, fer instance, the association of "3 on a match" with bad luck stems from the ability of a sniper at night to get a good shot at whomever was holding the match to light 3 cigarettes.
And the term "Devil Dogs" for US Marines is a translation of the name(Teufelhundten)the Germans gave them after the battle of Belleau Wood.
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24 December 1999, 12:43 AM
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Not exactly what one would consider a legend or origin but, rather, an interesting aside. WWI contributed greatly to the decline of the popularity of the pocket watch. Up until the war started, wrist watches were considered somewhat effete, worn only by "lounge lizards" and gigilo types. Not what was considered a "manly" object but more of an affectation. When the war started the wrist watch proved to be so much more practical in combat conditions that it caught on and has been in use ever since.
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In Italian language the word sniper is still "cecchino". It came from the the WWI, when in Italy the AH Emperor Franz Joseph was nicknamed "Cecco Peppe". Cecco is the Italian familiar name for Francesco (Franz) and the same for Giuseppe (Joseph)
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24 December 1999, 04:45 AM
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All,
The use of the call TALLY HO, came into standard usage for when the enemy was sighted and the pilots would break from formation to go and fight with E/A. It stemmed from the days of fox hunting and meant 'The chase is on". It is still used by military pilots unto this day for the same reason. VBR, Jim |
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24 December 1999, 05:27 AM
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Jim,
Didn't that come from WWII? The Brits said it when they encountered German planes, but it came over the radios. In WWI the best they could do was to wave furiously until the rest of the flight noticed, and then point in the enemy's direction (unless the flight leader had a booming bass voice that would be heard over the multitude of engines). Mike
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