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During World War II, British soldiers and civilians referred to Americans as yanks - from Yankees. The Americans called the British limeys.

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What is a Yank during World War 2?

During World War 2, a "Yank" referred to an American soldier. The term was often used by civilians and other military personnel from different countries to refer to American servicemen. The term "Yank" was derived from "Yankee," a term used to describe people from the United States.


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World War 2 expression for United State military, to grab something and jerk it sharply


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Is the word yank a noun?

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Is apocalypse world war 2 and world war 2 are the same?

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What side did billy yank fight on for the civil war?

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Why did the world plunge into World War 2?

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Was World War 2 in any newspapers?

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