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Military Terminology II

Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 6:43 pm
by John Ferry
Thought I'd mention, the use of roman numerals to designate corps is also a modern convention. You won't see them in Overland. We used 1st 2nd 3rd instead of I II III. Like the roman legionnaire in the bar that held up two fingers and said, "Five beers, please."
John Ferry
LTC 2/20th Corps