Squiddiddler Loc: Phoenix

> Marine Corp Math

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>
> The Korean War, in which the US Marine Corps fought and won some of its
> most brutal battles, was not without its gallows humor.
>
> During one such conflict a ROK (Republic of Korea) commander, whose
> unit was fighting along with the Marines, called legendary Marine General
> Chesty Puller, to report a major Chinese attack in his sector.
>
> "How many Chinese are attacking you?" asked Puller.
>
> "Many, many, many many, many Chinese!" replied the excited Korean
> Officer.
>
> General Puller asked for another count and got the same answer, "Many,
> many, many, many Chinese!"
>
> "Dammit!" swore Puller, "Put my Marine Liaison Officer on the radio."
>
> In a minute, an American voice came over the air: "Yes Sir?"
>
> "Lieutenant," growled Chesty, "Exactly how many Chinese you got up
> there?"
>
> "General, we've got a s**tload of Chinese up here!
>
> "Thank God!" exclaimed Puller, "At least there's someone up there who
> knows how to count!"
>

bahmer

Good one thanks.