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doughboy origin of the word: "The most often cited explanation is that it arose during the Mexican-American War, after observers noticed U.S. infantry forces were constantly covered with chalky dust from marching through the dry terrain of northern Mexico, giving the men the appearance of unbaked dough."
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∙ 14y agoA US infantryman during World War I was called a "Doughboy"
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∙ 16y agoHe was called a doughboy. ================ doughboy. There are several theories as to why... see http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/origindb.htm
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What you do in war?
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What War did Tennessee's men volunteer to fight in?
The Revolutionary War is where they made there mark and earned their nickname. Men from Tennessee have seen voluntary service and paid the price in every US conflict.
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What did infantry soldiers do in World War 2?
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What you do in war?
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Unfortunatly I do not at the moment however I do know that someone in my family has a picture of several men in the company. I am unsure as to where it is. My great grandfather served in the company too. :)
What were the names of all of the infantry companies in World War 2?
As their were over 100 infantry divisions(10,000-20,000 men) during world war 2, and companies contained 100-200 men, I doubt there is any specific data on them. Although, I believe that during WWII, companies A, B, C, and D would be in one batallion, E, F, G, H were in another, and H. J, K, and L were in a third, in a standard form.
Was it just men who fort in the Falklands War?
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Did men fight in World War I?
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