First of all, he's 10th generation in the US. Second, you think WWII just wrapped around Switzerland by accident? Learn how they do things; they pretty much define "holding the line."
According to Stephen P. Halbrook, author of a book called "Target Switzerland," the story is as follows: "Shortly before World War I, the German Kaiser was the guest of the Swiss government to observe military maneuvers. The Kaiser asked a Swiss militiaman: 'You are 500,000 and you shoot well, but if we attack with 1,000,000 men what will you do?' The soldier replied: 'We will shoot twice and go home.'"
There's a reason they have been ABLE to remain neutral in so many conflicts. Also, they refused to join the European Union.
I refuse to abandon the town I live. I'm 10th generation from Switzerland. I'll be damned if some Commies run me out. I will hold the line.
^ ^ Understands what it means to "hold the line"
switzerland has really never had to hold any line.
What a silly notion.
First of all, he's 10th generation in the US. Second, you think WWII just wrapped around Switzerland by accident? Learn how they do things; they pretty much define "holding the line."
According to Stephen P. Halbrook, author of a book called "Target Switzerland," the story is as follows: "Shortly before World War I, the German Kaiser was the guest of the Swiss government to observe military maneuvers. The Kaiser asked a Swiss militiaman: 'You are 500,000 and you shoot well, but if we attack with 1,000,000 men what will you do?' The soldier replied: 'We will shoot twice and go home.'"
There's a reason they have been ABLE to remain neutral in so many conflicts. Also, they refused to join the European Union.
switzerland has really never had to hold any line.
Funny because you are RIGHT.