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It's a dig from the lower orders at the upper class status of the Officers, Ruperts are 'posh', or at least they were..... Often from the aristocracy & educated at private schools.
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What is an officer in the army called?
that would depend on his rank or just 'sir'. Nothing in the question implies addressing or TALKING about an officer nor WHAT army is involved...........It also depends on whether you are addressing him, or talking about him.In the British army, officers are addressed as Sir, but referred to as Ruperts.
Who are the British army officers of badminton?
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Were officers attacked in the Revolutionary War?
Yes. The Continental Army attacked commanding officers of the British Army. Because they were cool like that.
What is the British army salary officers?
from a private soldier to highest rank
What did British Officers do at the time of the Revolutionary War?
They fought against the American Army.
Does british army has more officers than us?
No, the British armed forces field considerably less personnel.
Japanese army and Navy officers who wanted war were called?
militarists
'Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton' describes?
It is a tribute to the young officers serving in the British Army.
When was snooker invented?
Nobody is entirely sure of the names or exact dates of it's conception, but snooker was invented roughly in 1820 or so. It is believed it was created by a group of Englishmen whilst in India. Snooker originated from the game Billiards, a similar sport, (but traditionally played on a table comprising of zero pockets, and merely three balls). Snooker balls were originally formed from ivory, and the game was an instant success with the upper classes following it's introduction in England.
Does the rank of the second lieutenant still exist in the British army?
Yes, newly commissioned officers are commissioned as Second Lieutenants.
Where did the melody from Yankee doodle come from?
Originated in the US (Pre-revolution) but lyrics were written by British army officers
What was another name for the men who fought in the British army?
In the revolutionary war, soldiers of the British Army were called Red-Coats.
