TIL that "G.I." originally referred to galvanized iron
TIL that "G.I." originally referred to galvanized iron
6 December 2023 A G.I. is an American soldier, and G.I. is used as an adjective denoting things related to the U.S. military. The term came into its own during World War II, but its origins go back somewhat further. G.I. started out as a U.S. military abbreviation for galvanized iron. A War
TIL that "G.I." originally referred to objects made from galvanized iron from WWI on, before it was reinterpretated as "government issue ", and by WWII, applied to American soldiers.
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I always thought it was General Infantry but I don't see that term referenced anywhere in the article. Gee, I...guess I was wrong.
Gee, I…guess I was wrong.
Sir, this is the internet. You're not allowed to admit you were wrong. You're supposed to get arguementitive and beligerant.
I think the author of the article is so terribly wrong. They clearly didn't serve in WWI or the sequel.
So according to my understanding, all of those alternate interpretations are just that, (mis)interpretations of the original galvanized iron applied to people. So I'd say your specific interpretation is not more wrong than any of those mentioned.
This was my understanding as well