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Old 01-09-2011, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by helbent4 View Post
Basically, "ethnic" or "local" regular units are at best relics of the 19th century (like, the regiments of the US Civil War).
I think you'll find argument (even offence) from those ex and currently serving soldiers from nations that still have such units. Take the British army for example with the centuries of tradition....
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