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Were the Germans called 'Jerries' in World War 1 as well as World War 2?
Certainly the French called them the 'Boche' and to the British they were 'Huns'.... I think this is a good Q, which means I don't know the answer !
What slang did USsoldiers use for German soldiers in world war 1?
Krauts was the most common. Squareheads, Jerries, some used terms left over from WWI, and called them the Huns, or the Boche.
What names were given to the Germans during World War 1?
Heinie or Boche are WWI derogatory terms for the Germans. Kraut may also have been used then, but really only came into general use in WWII.
In World War I what was a fritz?
'Fritz' was the nickname for all German soldiers in WW1. The Bristish were called 'Tommy's' I believe.
What were the German soldiers called in World War 2?
The Wehrmacht was the Armed forces The Army was the Heer Slang terms: Boche which is French for hard head American's called them krauts short for saurkraut. The British called them Jerry's
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