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If you have read Henderson Boys the escape it says that the boche is an offensive term that the french used for the gremans
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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.
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
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 do the French call World War 2?
sale Bocheor just Boche
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 !
When did Bruno Boche die?
Bruno Boche died in 1972.
When was Bruno Boche born?
Bruno Boche was born in 1897.
How tall is Anja Boche?
Anja Boche is 165 cm.
How tall is Paul Boche?
Paul Boche is 6' 1".
How tall is Kayden Boche?
Kayden Boche is 6' 2".
How do you use boche in a sentence?
"Boche" is a derogatory term used during World War I to refer to Germans. Its use is generally discouraged as it is considered offensive and inflammatory.
Was a nickname for the Germans in World War 1 'the Bosch'?
yes, this derived from the French that was 'Tête de boche' . Boche was taken to mean 'hard headed' and 'rascal' and was used by the French to describe the German soldiers. (OED). The word 'boche' seems to come from the German word 'Bock' which means 'billy-goat' or 'buck'. Colloquially it can imply stubbornness (PONS German Dictionary). I bet you didn't want to know all that
When was Robert M. Boche born?
Robert M. Boche was born in 1921.
When was Aurélien Boche born?
Aurélien Boche was born on 1981-09-16.
What actors and actresses appeared in Generation Model - 2007?
The cast of Generation Model - 2007 includes: Victor Boche Sabine Boche Paul Boche Volker Lindner
