🤔Military ranks in English are ordered incorrectly based on their etymology.
🤯The pronunciation of 'Colonel' and the spelling of 'Sergeant' are inconsistent with their origins.
👨✈️The title 'Captain' originates from the Latin word 'caput', meaning 'head'.
👮♂️'Marshal' actually means 'one who looks after horses', not someone in charge of the battlefield.
💂♂️'Private' was historically used to refer to soldiers hired by noblemen, distinguishing them from those serving the monarch.
Why is the pronunciation of 'Colonel' so different from its spelling?
—The pronunciation of 'Colonel' in English diverged from its spelling due to historical influences and misinterpretations.
What are the origins of the title 'Captain'?
—The word 'Captain' comes from the Latin word 'caput', meaning 'head', and reflects a position of leadership.
Why does 'Sergeant' have such an unusual spelling?
—The spelling of 'Sergeant' is a result of historical influences, including French and Latin roots, which are not consistent with its pronunciation.
Why is the rank 'Marshal' so misleading?
—'Marshal' derives from a different form of the word 'martial', which means 'belonging to Mars', the Roman god of war.
What was the original meaning of 'Private'?
—'Private' referred to soldiers hired by wealthy individuals instead of serving in the monarch's army.
00:05The current military ranks in English are etymologically incorrect.
00:39The pronunciation of 'Colonel' and the spelling of 'Sergeant' are inconsistent with their origins.
07:12The title 'Captain' originates from the Latin word 'caput', meaning 'head'.
10:42'Marshal', despite its appearance, actually means 'one who looks after horses', not someone in charge of the battlefield.
09:20'Private' originally referred to soldiers hired by nobleman who were not part of the monarch's army.
