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Old 06-04-21, 10:41 AM
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According to the Oxford English Dictionary the earliest evidence of the term being used was in a 1972 novel by Marshall Pugh titled Murmur of Mutiny about British paratroopers based in the Middle East.




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It was always a term used with great affection from an old work mate of mine who was in the Paras in the 50’s , said with love and affection about most ,but with special sentiment when talking about the Royal Marines

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