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What was the nickname given to the british soldiers during World War 1?
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Who were tommies World War 1?
Tommies were British soldiers, it was a nickname similar to GI for American troops.
How man English soldiers died during world war 2?
383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.
What nickname did US soldiers give to the Germans?
US soldiers referred to Germans as "Krauts" during World War II.
Why is Britain's nickname blighty?
The term "Blighty" originated during World War I as slang among British soldiers for Britain, referring to their homeland. It is thought to be derived from the Hindustani word "bilayati," meaning foreign or European, which soldiers picked up while serving in colonial India. Over time, "Blighty" became a nostalgic and affectionate nickname for Britain among soldiers and civilians alike.
During World War 2 did any british soldiers get the disease typhoid?
yes
What nickname was given to the US infantrymen during World War 1?
British soldiers who fought the colonists in the American Revolution were called, at the time, by various nicknames, including: * King's men * Regulars * Lobsterbacks Later writings also referred to these soldiers as Redcoats.
What was the name of the organization for British Female Soldiers during World World 2?
The ATS or Auxillary Territorial Services.
Why are British soldiers given the nickname 'Tommy'?
It is short for Tommy Atkins, a name example used by the British Army on an example form on how to fill out forms for new recruits during World War I. The term has fallen out of use and the common term used today is a "squaddie".
What was the nickname for the Great Britain prime minister who was in power during world war 2?
The british bulldog
How much were British soldiers paid during this first world war?
the were paid 1 pound
Were British soldiers in Yemen during World War 1?
Yes, the british were based in yemen during WW1 to protect the aden colony from the Ottomen Turks.
What was the nickname for U.S. soldiers in World War?
Doughboys
