Gentlemen
Something for the weekend
Add a caption
My suggestion
"As we have finished the frogs you get the "Coq" and I'll get the "Vin" "
Also what is the nickname for the light cavalry sabre the Hussar is carrying
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| Author: | Jim Hall [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:58 pm ] |
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Gentlemen Something for the weekend Add a caption My suggestion "As we have finished the frogs you get the "Coq" and I'll get the "Vin" " Also what is the nickname for the light cavalry sabre the Hussar is carrying
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| Author: | Colin Knox [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
"The British and their auxiliaries from the Raj had beaten a hasty retreat at the first sign of the pygmies armed with sharp pieces of water melon. Now though they had discovered Pygmy GHQ and planned an ambush outside the open door". |
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| Author: | Andy Moss [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
Catchy  "Le Petit Corporal answers the door to Le Beau Sabreur" |
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| Author: | Colin Knox [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:25 pm ] |
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Andy Moss wrote: Catchy "Le Petit Corporal answers the door to Le Beau Sabreur" 
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| Author: | Ed Blackburn [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
"A fowl ambush"
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| Author: | Colin Knox [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:32 pm ] |
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Ed that's a poultry effort. |
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| Author: | Andy Moss [ Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:12 pm ] |
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| Author: | Jim Hall [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
Gentlemen No comment on the sabre nickname, prize a pot full of newts
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| Author: | clifton seeney [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
dinner at KFC on the imp |
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| Author: | Jim Hall [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:39 pm ] |
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Cliff You do watch "Game of Thrones "  Excellent |
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| Author: | clifton seeney [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:43 pm ] |
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Two names one is berken slicer and Blücher sabre |
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| Author: | Jim Hall [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:53 pm ] |
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Hi Cliff No prize yet But 10 out of 10 for trying
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| Author: | clifton seeney [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
The last type of horsemen to join the ranks of the French cavalry were hussars, a form of mounted unit composed of Hungarian light cavalry who forged their methods of combat fighting against the Turks. Hussars were true light cavalry, used best for raiding and scouting. They rode smaller horses, carried somewhat lighter weapons and curved sabers, and wore costumes typical of their origins. Proposals for cavalerie hongroise came in 1635, and by 1637, at least 5 companies of such exotic horsemen showed up on French rolls, but they disappeared with the Peace of the Pyrenees. The first genuine French hussar regiment was raised in 1692 from Imperial deserters, and by 1710, the French counted 3 regiments of these often outlandish cavalry, regarded by some more as thieves on horseback than as true cavalrymen." (Lynn - "Giant of the Grand Siecle" p 492) During a parade the sight of the hussars would the women’s hearts made wildly pounding. In combat they rode yelling most unearthly, cursing and brandishing their weapons. They had their own code - that of reckless curage that bordered on a death wish. The hussars were the eyes, ears and … egos of the army. With their look suitably piratical their hair plaited and queued they were one heck of mean buggers. Some regiments were composed of fellows who had a natural longing for a fight (or trouble !) The mutually supporting camaraderie of the hussars was important factor of their esprit de corps. Tactically they were used as scouts and screen for other troops and due to their combativeness were also used in pitched battles. It was not a rare sight to see a hussar in a forefront of a hack-and-slash melee, gripping his reins with his teeth, a pistol in one hand and saber in the other. He considered himself as better horseman and swordsman than everybody else. Bragging, smoking a pipe, drinking, and duelling - these were their funs. There was a saying: "The hussars were loved by every wife and hated by every husband". The hussars liked to sing songs that insulted dragoons and considered themselves distinctly more dashing than chasseurs. In 1805 at Austerlitz the 2e Hussars captured Allies flag. The 2e was a famous unit. Raised in 1734 by Count Esterhazy, this regiment too the name Chamborant from its colonel. "The color of its uniform, a most distinctive chestnut-brown with sky-blue facings and breeches, was reputedly suggested by Marie Antoinnette who remarked upon the color of the habit of a passing monk when Chamborant asked what color she would suggest for the uniform of his regiment." (Philip Haythornthwaite) Have you notice most of these garcons join the heavy Cav no dash nay no flear for the moment I wonder why  I am 67 and my wife says why do all the women stare I told her because of envy am just the frame you are the picture 
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| Author: | clifton seeney [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
Sabre d'Honneur or Beau Sabre |
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| Author: | Jim Hall [ Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Something for the Weekend |
Gentlemen The French light cavalry sabre was know as "le bancal" (the bandy-legged one) 
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