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Well, the Euzones may look funny in that traditional uniform, but they are really good light infantry. Respect!
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There is always a reason for the manner of drill and the uniform being worn. I try to refrain from making fun of another country's traditions, especially a country a few thousand years old.
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Evzones uniform, the costume of an elite Greek soldier - Why Athens
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This goes on each day I think at the border between these 2 countries.
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eb in oregon
I try to refrain from making fun of another country's traditions, especially a country a few thousand years old.
I wasn't "making fun"; I was making an an observation.
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I wasn't poking fun either...just a bit of sarcasm to point out that our very internationally diverse membership here of course each prefers their own.
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If I had a nickel for every time the Army side of my family and the Marine side argued about who's drill was best...well meh the Marines always won that one.
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There's some interesting stuff here. Let's keep it cordial, please. Thanks!
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Bob Womack
There's some interesting stuff here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evzones#Uniform
Doesn't explain the origin or the balls on the toe of the shoes, but very interesting tradition "in the unpopular Bavarian style".
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