Frank and some of the boys were exchanging old war stories. James offered one about how his grandfather (Captain Smith)led a battalion against a German division during World War I. Through brilliant maneuvers he defeated them and captured valuable territory. Within a few months after the battle he was presented with a sword bearing the inscription: 'To Captain Smith for Bravery, Daring and Leadership, World War One, from the Men of Battalion 8.' Frank looked at James and said, 'You really don't expect anyone to believe that yarn, do you?' What is wrong with the story? -Riddles

1 Answer

Answer :

It wasn't called WWI until much later.

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