Pith Helmets

**Biathlonman** · 5th February 11, 04:00 AM

This is a JOKE - as should have been obvious, but I guess I must spell it out.

It's Ho and General Giap speculating on what would happen had highlanders faced them in Vietnam. Of course the Legion, Rangers, LRRPs, SAS, Seals and other special forces caused them no end of grief.
I just want some weather that woull call for a pith helmet in the first place. Thanks to all those who dug up those great desert photos by the way.

**BoldHighlander** · 5th February 11, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Biathlonman

I just want some weather that woull call for a pith helmet in the first place.

Aye, so do I! ith:

Originally Posted by Biathlonman

Thanks to all those who dug up those great desert photos by the way.

Your welcome! :mrgreen:

**macwilkin** · 5th February 11, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Biathlonman

This is a JOKE - as should have been obvious, but I guess I must spell it out.

It's Ho and General Giap speculating on what would happen had highlanders faced them in Vietnam. Of course the Legion, Rangers, LRRPs, SAS, Seals and other special forces caused them no end of grief.
I just want some weather that woull call for a pith helmet in the first place. Thanks to all those who dug up those great desert photos by the way.

There were Highlanders in Malaya & Borneo, though, as well as C Squadron, Rhodesian SAS.

For those wanting to read about the Aussies in Vietnam, Gary McKay's In Good Company is a good place to start.

T.