Bantams
Hi Stellan:
"Bantam" is an anglicism for small and tough... comes from bantam rooster which is a miniature (and aggressive) breed of rooster.
The term was applied in WW I to battalions of smaller men.
Cheers, Mike
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Mike Calnan
Ubique!
("Everywhere", the sole Battle Honour of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery)
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