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I thought Reparations were already paid off...in blood. This man paid that price (media.patriots.win)
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– Son_of_a_Blue_Hen 5 points ago +5 / -0

Enlisted, Union, 9-button, blue-piping infantry, lost his breast-eagle plate, moved his cartridge box around to be seen on camera, otherwise it would be further back. Bayonet scabbard for .58 cal. Springfield rifle. He's seen the elephant.

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– NADSAQ 2 points ago +2 / -0

I’m sure that I understand what you mean from the context, but what does “seen the elephant” derive from?

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– Son_of_a_Blue_Hen 4 points ago +4 / -0

Some say it derives from soldiers who survived fighting against Alexander the Great's elephant troops. Others say it simple means gaining experience the hard way - under fire or through a great ordeal.

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