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In World War I, "Archie" was a slang term used by British soldiers to refer to anti-aircraft artillery, particularly the barrage balloons and guns designed to target enemy aircraft. The term is thought to have originated from the name of a popular song from the period, "Archie," which was associated with the sound of the gunfire. Soldiers often used it lightheartedly, despite the serious nature of the threat posed by aerial attacks.

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