The origins behind some of the best military nicknames

from Mandatory Fun · host Orvelin Valle

A nickname is a revealing character indicator. Whether it's bad or badass, it's usually determined by peer evaluation unless there's an obvious appearance quality. In this episode of the WATM podcast, we discuss our favorite military leader nicknames and how they earned their labels. Some leaders wear it with pride, while others resent their moniker.

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