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I've actually not heard this phrase myself, though on a basis of what I know about WW One I would answer this: WWI was a 'Trench War', i.e, it was mostly stalemates form trench to trench. Obviously, the miles upon miles of trenches were dug, therefore, the people were referred to as 'diggers' (and indeed, many soldiers recount how they spent more time digging trenches than fighting.)
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Does anyone like being referred to as sexist?
people realy don't like being pointed out
What are videos of people being killed called?
They are sometimes referred to as snuff.
When did World War 1 stop being referred to as the Great War?
It never stopped being referred to as the great war as a matter of fact. People till this day still sometimes call WWI "The great War" and WWII "The War". Though I'm sure you have also heard people call WWI "The war to end all wars" as well.
Why did the Australian diggers wear the slouch hat pinned up on one side in World War 1?
First came the hats then the rifles If the hat was not pined up on the side the rifle got in the way of it when being shouldered.
Does certain people influence Abraham life?
Question needs to be more specific; which Abraham is being referred to?
What is it called when you are trapped between two people?
Being trapped between two people is commonly referred to as being "caught in the middle" or "caught in a sandwich." This situation can often create feelings of discomfort or being overwhelmed.
Besides being called mule drivers what other name was given to henrys regiment?
In "The Red Badge of Courage," Henry's regiment were called mule drivers. A commanding officer also used the name mud diggers when referring to the regiment.
In the train or on the train?
Usually people are referred to as being on a train. "I'm on the 9:15 express to Newark", or some such.
Is in the train or on the train?
Usually people are referred to as being on a train. "I'm on the 9:15 express to Newark", or some such.
Why is his reign referred to as reign of Terror?
It is because Robespierre executed many people who were suspected of being against the revolution.
What design of rifle was used by the diggers in World War I?
They used the British Lee Enfield SMLE Mk III in .303 caliber. For a bolt-action rifle it was capable of being fired very quickly, although it was not as powerful as its opponent, the Mauser 98 rifle used by the Germans and Turks. [The Canadians in World War 1 were less fortunate than the diggers, using their own rifle called the Ross which was not as good.] The Lee Enfield was also standard issue to British and Commonwealth armies in World War 2, Korea, and Malaysia.
What is a group of people being called when they follow a rich person?
A group of people following a rich person is often referred to as their entourage or followers.
