Viggen Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 The sartorial elegance of the Italians has been shattered, with news that woolly socks helped their ancestors' conquest of northern England. full article at the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Hooray!!! Somebody has unearthed this shattering truth at long last. Would you be posted on Hadrians Wall in mid-winter with no socks on?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 If the soldiers didnt wear socks they wouldnt have any toes left by the morning,it can get bitterly cold up here in the winter.Just the thought of only wearing sandals barefoot makes me shiver. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurius Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 The legions didn't have any "sartorial elegance" to begin with, just the practicalities of garrison life. Wearing thick woolen socks with your Birkenstocks now, however, is an offense punishable by five administrative lashes with a centurians stick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onasander Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Shoot, I'm up in Alaska and I'm in the infantry, I can definately relate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaecus Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 The sartorial elegance of the Italians has been shattered, with news that woolly socks helped their ancestors' conquest of northern England. full article at the BBC Shocking news, indeed! It seems that mainstream Britain is no fan of Rome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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