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Why do the British Salute Differently to the Americans
The British and American military salutes may seem similar, but they have key differences rooted in history and tradition. Why do they salute differently? Only one country out of 27 did not agree ...
Military.com18d
21 Gun Salute: The History and Meaning of a Military Tradition
The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members. But what exactly is it? And why 21 shots? In military tradition ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency2y
A British soccer fan said his Nazi salute was a wave hello. Authorities weren’t buying it.
(JTA) — At first, 24-year-old Shay Asher claimed that a picture of him giving a Nazi salute at a soccer game in England last year was merely a misunderstanding. Asher, a former fireman, told ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency9y
British Jewish leader slams criticism of queen over Nazi salute at 7
“It’s really important for us not to judge this event with hindsight,” the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said. (JTA) — A major British organization condemned criticism ...