poi·lu
poi·lu/pwäˈl(y)o͞o/
noun
an infantry soldier in the French army, especially one who fought in World War I.
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Poilu is an informal term for a late 18th century–early 20th century French infantryman, meaning, literally, the hairy one. It is still widely used as a ...
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Poilu is an informal term for a late 18th century–early 20th century French infantryman, meaning, literally, the hairy one. It is still widely used as a term of endearment for the French infantry of World War I. Wikipedia
The meaning of POILU is a French soldier; especially : a front-line soldier in World War I.
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A young hare Ferdinand is playing the harmonica before the battle. Soon the signal for attack will be given, and Ferdinand will face the terrible enemy on ...
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Posted: Sep 14, 2016
a French common soldier. poilu.
The Poilus is a French rifle squad. They fight on the Entente Powers along with the British, Americans, Canadians, and Belgians.
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This book is a classic first hand account of someone who spent 4 winters in the trenches, and focuses on the appalling conditions the ordinary men had to endure ...
Nov 6, 2022 · Le Poilu, informal term for a French World War I infantryman, and literally meaning 'hairy one' was also used to describe soldiers in the ...
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Amazon.com: Poilus of the Skies: Two Novels of the French Air Force During the First World War-The Flying Poilu & Birds of a Feather: 9781782822561: Nadaud, ...
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Posted: Aug 2, 2016
Posted: Aug 2, 2016