[BITList] Why the British wore red coats in battle.

[franka]

*Why the British wore **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 bland British way, the officer informed the general that the 
reason British officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot, the 
blood won't show, and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that is why, from that day to this, all French Army officers wear 
brown**trousers.

	

	







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