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Started by Admiral Yi, July 22, 2009, 03:15:40 PM

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The Brain

#45
July 24, 2009, 04:42:07 AM
Like modern Americans they used bleach instead of actually washing them thoroughly.
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Razgovory

#46
July 24, 2009, 06:02:53 AM
In Austria the dirt is white.
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Alatriste

#47
July 24, 2009, 06:04:11 AM
Raz, Brainy, you are closer than you think to the truth...

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#48
July 24, 2009, 06:08:26 AM
They clean them with snow?
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Alatriste

#49
July 24, 2009, 06:56:19 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on July 24, 2009, 06:08:26 AM
They clean them with snow?

Nope, snow would have worked with any color.

Caliga

#50
July 24, 2009, 07:00:29 AM
They washed them in limewater, which acts as a natural bleaching agent?
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grumbler

#51
July 24, 2009, 07:03:39 AM
Quote from: Alatriste on July 24, 2009, 01:46:04 AM
OK, Grumbler probably will know this one, but it's too good not to post it. Why did Austrians think white uniforms were actually the easiest to keep clean and attractive on campaign?
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Caliga

#52
July 24, 2009, 07:07:11 AM
They would lay the uniforms out between campaigns and hope the sun bleached them back to white?
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Grey Fox

#53
July 24, 2009, 07:10:57 AM
I have no idea. I even googled it to no avail. :(
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Caliga

#54
July 24, 2009, 07:12:17 AM
I actually decided to google it too after my second guess and also cannot find the answer.  :huh:
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Viking

#55
July 24, 2009, 07:16:32 AM
White means any dirt is easily visible and thus the soldiers make a greater effort to keep the uniforms clean. On a blue or red or green background dirt might go un-noticed.
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Alatriste

#56
July 24, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
Should I post the answer?

Caliga

#57
July 24, 2009, 12:46:14 PM
Quote from: Alatriste on July 24, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
Should I post the answer?
Yes, if our brilliant minds haven't deduced the answer by now then it's not going to ever happen.
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ulmont

#58
July 24, 2009, 12:47:44 PM
Quote from: Alatriste on July 24, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
Should I post the answer?

Hah, I just found the answer through the google.

MadImmortalMan

#59
July 24, 2009, 12:57:14 PM
I thought it was because it would be easier for dyers to get the color right. Keeping it clean---no idea.
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