SWISS “SOLDIERS”
WOULD NOT SHOOT GERMANS. Soldiers belonging to part of a Swiss regiment in Basle entered a cafe. One sat alone at a table and was joined by a German civilian who started talking about the 'war. “Would you shoot on the Germans if they invaded Switzerland?” asked the German. “Oh, no, never," exclaimed the soldier. “Waiter, a pint of beer with beefsteak and potatoes for this brave man,” ordered the civilian. “And you pals sitting at the next table —would they also not shoot Germans if they tried to invade this country?” “Ch, no, never.” retorted the soldier. “Waiter, beer for the soldiers at the next table,” ordered the civilian. Again I addressing the soldier he asked, “Is this generally the view held in the Swiss army in regard to a possible German invasion? Are all Swiss soldiers so Germanophile?” “I don't know,” replied the soldier. “But why would you not shoot the Germans?” “Because, we belong to the band.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 July 1941, Page 6
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162SWISS “SOLDIERS” Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 July 1941, Page 6
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