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A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of coloured ribbon. |
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French military and political leader
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Anon. = Anonymous (author unknown)
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BCE = Before the Common Era (same as BC, Before Christ)
CE = Common Era (same as AD, Anno Domini meaning After Christ)
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a bit (noun): a small piece
ribbon (noun): a long, narrow piece of cloth or fabric
a bit of coloured ribbon: the ribbon that a soldier wears to show that he has won a special honour (for bravery etc)
