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"Jerries" ( A jerry was also slang for a Chamber pot, as it looked like a German Steel Helmet) Older soldiers would call them Huns ( In the 1900s Kaiser Wilhelm made a speech when he said that Germans on the way to put down the Boxershould act like the Huns--he meant that they should make others fear them) Older soldiers from the officer class often used the French expression Bosche Squareheads came from the briefing soldiers received on how to identify German soldiers from their square shaped helmets. Kraut (Crept into British palrance from US and Canadian troops) from Sauerkraut--stewed cabbage. Heinie -obsolete by WW2, was often used by older civilians, mainly Americans and Canadians--from Heinrich. "Jerries" ( A jerry was also slang for a Chamber pot, as it looked like a German Steel Helmet) Older soldiers would call them Huns ( In the 1900s Kaiser Wilhelm made a speech when he said that Germans on the way to put down the Boxershould act like the Huns--he meant that they should make others fear them) Older soldiers from the officer class often used the French expression BoscheSquareheads came from the briefing soldiers received on how to identify German soldiers from their square shaped helmets. Kraut (Crept into British palrance from US and Canadian troops) from Sauerkraut--stewed cabbage. Heinie -obsolete by WW2, was often used by older civilians, mainly Americans and Canadians--from Heinrich.
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What were the names of the soldiers from World War 2?
The thousands of military personnel that served proudly from the state of Maine is not going to be on a specific listing anywhere. You might try specific communities, they often erected monuments with the soldiers from their town. The US GenWeb sites may be able to provide listings by counties.
Did british soldiers join the German army during World War 2?
Not in high numbers, no. Most "defectors" Into Axis ranks were soldiers from British colonized lands.
How many British Soldiers were executed for desertion and cowardice?
306 british soldiers got executed for cowardice in World War One.
Where to find World War 2 German soldiers information?
contact German embassy in Washington DC
What is the tube in World War 2?
The "Tube"is a British slang word for the London, England subway (underground) tunnels. These were used as temporary bomb shelters during German bombing or rocket attacks 1940-1945.
What slang terms did German soldiers use for US British and Russian soldiers in World War 1?
The Germans referred to the British as 'Tommys'.
What slang terms did US soldiers use for German soldiers in World War 2?
Jerry Jerry was the British term. US soldiers called them Krauts or Nazis.
Who where the Jerry's in World War 2?
'Jerries' was British army slang during the second world war for Germans. In the first world war, British soldiers were known as 'Tommies'.
What were the German soldiers called in World War 2?
The Wehrmacht was the Armed forces The Army was the Heer Slang terms: Boche which is French for hard head American's called them krauts short for saurkraut. The British called them Jerry's
Why were German soldiers called Bosch by the British?
Well, darling, the British soldiers called the Germans "Bosch" during World War I because it was short for "Boche," a derogatory term derived from the French slang "alboche," which combined "Allemand" (German) and "caboche" (head) to mean "blockhead" or "simpleton." So, in a nutshell, it was just a cheeky way for the Brits to poke fun at the Germans.
What were the names of the soldiers from World War 2?
The thousands of military personnel that served proudly from the state of Maine is not going to be on a specific listing anywhere. You might try specific communities, they often erected monuments with the soldiers from their town. The US GenWeb sites may be able to provide listings by counties.
Was there a national british and German soldiers during World War 2?
Bananas are the most delicious fruit in the whole wild world
Did british soldiers join the German army during World War 2?
Not in high numbers, no. Most "defectors" Into Axis ranks were soldiers from British colonized lands.
What was the meaning of the slang term Fritz during world war 1?
Slang term for a German ( fritz was/is a German name)
Name of World War I German Soldiers?
German soldiers during World War I were called "Huns" by the American soldiers. The Germans called their soldiers "The Bosch" during World War I.
Who said lions for monkeys?
German officer on British soldiers in the World War 1 Lions Led by Donkeys....... British troops & the General Staff WW1
What did British soldiers shake for good luck during world war 1?
A dried-up hand of a German or French soldier's hand.
