A French soldier's view of American soldiers

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

Something positive about US soldiers form YOU?
The end of the world is neigh.

Well the rapture at least!

[Onkel Neal]

Is it genuine?

[August]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Is it genuine?

If it's about the Paratroops then it's probably understated.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Is it genuine?

Yup! I had the same thought and so read the French version (Original) for which the English translation is just off enough to give that "ring of verisimilitude" EXAMPLE: "...amplified by promiscuity and the loneliness of this outpost in the middle of that Afghan valley." In the Fench text it is "amplifiées par la promiscuité et la solitude du poste au milieu de cette vallée Afghane." Any American would never use the word promiscuity in the context of a advanced forward position since it has a primarily unsavory connotative meaning in standard Americanese ie Unchaste; whereas in the French it simply means 'way out in front'. The translator took the word and used it directly from the original French, along with some other minor awkwardness, to indicate it is genuine..imho

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Any American would never use the word promiscuity in the context of a advanced forward position since it has a primarily unsavory connotative meaning in standard Americanese ie Unchaste; whereas in the French it simply means 'way out in front'. The translator took the word and used it directly from the original French, along with some other minor awkwardness, to indicate it is genuine..imho

That's good to know. I thought it a bit odd that a Frenchman would complain about Americans being promiscuous. That context explains a lot.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

That's good to know. I thought it a bit odd that a Frenchman would complain about Americans being promiscuous. That context explains a lot.

That would be libidineux ...not chaste; hardly the stuff of 'courtly love' as in the chansons ie: three formes fixes: ballade, rondeau, or virelai. The style is sophisticated, and the songs are evidently written for an audience with high artistic aspirations and a cultivated taste. The general subject matter was 'courtly love' ...as you are undoubtedly well aware.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Is it genuine?

okay, here is where I found it:

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3763720

[Platapus]

Been a while since I heard/read the term "battle rattle".

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Platapus

Been a while since I heard/read the term "battle rattle".

Was it flints or percussion when you last heard it?

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Was it flints or percussion when you last heard it?

You get a little closer to my walker and I will show you percussion!

And turn down that durn music!

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Is it genuine?

They have a terribly strong American accent - from our point of view the language they speak is not even English.

It must be