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... The United Republic (The Netherlands old name) was also the first country to salute the American Flag.  (I think that at one point a few decades before they refused to salute a ship flying the British Flag, then the British declared war on them!  ) |
Actually the name was Republiek der Zeeven Vereenigde Neederlanden, which is, litterally translated, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. |
Oh... well that’s easier to write than 'United Republic'! Maybe you should change the name from The Netherlands to 'The Dutch United Republic of the Netherlands that included Holland and some other places' just to cover all your bases. The DURNTIHSOP (Darn This, Oops) for short. :P  |
Actually we abbreviated it: De Zeeven Provinciën (The Seven Provinces), everybody in the world knew what that ment. It was also by the way the name of Adm. De Ruyters flagship during the Third British War.
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By the way, the name of this thread should have been: Battle of Kamperduin (or Camperdune).
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That’s why you got the Modding Cap. Dutch-a-fy it!  |
I certainly considered it and even contacted Neal about it, but since the British language is not a forum member herself it is not in breach of forum regulations.
And you know how much I adhere to them...
