Red Coats

Fawlty · 05-11-2013, 02:49 PM

Why did the British wear red coats in battle?

During the recent royal wedding, the millions around the world saw that Prince William
chose to wear a uniform that included the famous British "red coat."

Many people have asked, "Why did the British wear red coats in battle?"

A long time ago, Britain and France were at war.
During one battle, the French captured a British Colonel.
They took him to their headquarters and the French General began to question him.

Finally, as an afterthought, the French General asked,
"Why do you British officers all wear red coats?
Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"

In his casual, matter-of-fact, way, the officer informed the General that the reason
British officers wear red coats is so that if they are wounded, the blood won't show,
and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that’s why, from that day forward,

all French Army officers wear brown trousers….

So – now you know.

haraldduus · 05-11-2013, 04:02 PM

Thanks I realy love history, and the fackts that comes with it! LOL

5th_bike · 05-13-2013, 01:18 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol: That's a great one !!

bpdchief · 05-16-2013, 10:37 PM

Comment osez-vous insulter le français comme ça. Vous cochons! Nous officiers français portons toujours une couche juste au cas où. Merde pour le cerveau! :lol: :lol:

alantf · 05-17-2013, 05:13 AM

Why do all the French boulevards have those big trees?

The Germans like to march in the shade.

alantf · 05-17-2013, 05:16 AM

When God finished making France he looked around, sighed, and said "This country is beautiful. It's too lovely. What can I do to stop it from being paradise? I know, I'll fill it with Frenchmen"

Water Warrior 2 · 05-17-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

Why do all the French boulevards have those big trees?

The Germans like to march in the shade.

I just blew coffee all over my desk. :lol: :lol:

5th_bike · 05-29-2013, 07:10 PM

Angela Merkel (current German chancellor) flies in to Paris (France).

Upon her arrival, the customs officer asks: "Country of origin?" and she says "Germany".

Then, the customs officier asks "Occupation?" and she says "No, I'm just staying for a couple of days".

Water Warrior 2 · 05-29-2013, 10:27 PM

Too funny.

There was an article on the news today about French Canadians and their wanting to preserve their language. The author suggested they try it some where else besides this planet.

alantf · 05-30-2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 5th_bike

Angela Merkel (current German chancellor) flies in to Paris (France).

Upon her arrival, the customs officer asks: "Country of origin?" and she says "Germany".

Then, the customs officier asks "Occupation?" and she says "No, I'm just staying for a couple of days".

Must remember that one, to go with the "boulevard" :crackup :crackup :crackup

05-11-2013, 02:49 PM	#1
Fawlty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain Posts: 683	Red Coats Why did the British wear red coats in battle? During the recent royal wedding, the millions around the world saw that Prince William chose to wear a uniform that included the famous British "red coat." Many people have asked, "Why did the British wear red coats in battle?" A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the French captured a British Colonel. They took him to their headquarters and the French General began to question him. Finally, as an afterthought, the French General asked, "Why do you British officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?" In his casual, matter-of-fact, way, the officer informed the General that the reason British officers wear red coats is so that if they are wounded, the blood won't show, and the men they are leading won't panic. And that’s why, from that day forward, all French Army officers wear brown trousers…. So – now you know. __________________ "It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don't know, but I know it couldn't happen again in a million years." (Johnny Strabbler-The Wild One 1953) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#2
haraldduus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danmark Posts: 140	Re: Red Coats Thanks I realy love history, and the fackts that comes with it! LOL __________________ The meek shall inherit the road
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05-13-2013, 01:18 AM	#3
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Red Coats :lol: :lol: :lol: That's a great one !! __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2013, 10:37 PM	#4
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	Re: Red Coats Comment osez-vous insulter le français comme ça. Vous cochons! Nous officiers français portons toujours une couche juste au cas où. Merde pour le cerveau! :lol: :lol: __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations !
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05-17-2013, 05:13 AM	#5
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Red Coats Why do all the French boulevards have those big trees? The Germans like to march in the shade. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-17-2013, 05:16 AM	#6
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Red Coats When God finished making France he looked around, sighed, and said "This country is beautiful. It's too lovely. What can I do to stop it from being paradise? I know, I'll fill it with Frenchmen" __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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05-29-2013, 07:10 PM	#8
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Red Coats Angela Merkel (current German chancellor) flies in to Paris (France). Upon her arrival, the customs officer asks: "Country of origin?" and she says "Germany". Then, the customs officier asks "Occupation?" and she says "No, I'm just staying for a couple of days". __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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05-29-2013, 10:27 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Red Coats Too funny. There was an article on the news today about French Canadians and their wanting to preserve their language. The author suggested they try it some where else besides this planet.
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