We asked you to come up with something appropriately witty for this image from our article on the American Revolution from the April/ May 2026 issue of Military History Matters. Here are the winners:
WINNER
‘Sorry we’ve run out of maps of Yorktown, but you can buy one from the shop over there.’ – Paul Bennett
RUNNERS-UP
‘The coach doesn’t stop here. Go down the road about half a mile.’ – Thomas
‘Pull my finger!’ – James Rolph
Fetch me a drink. I feel like a bit of intent cordiale …
Why is my arm stiff? Actually, I got my underarm deodorant aerosol mixed up with my spray starch …
To reflect my fighting prowess, I, Rochambeau, will in future be known simply as … Rambo
We need more boots on the ground but I draw the line at trainers.
The coach doesn’t stop here. Go down the road about half a mile.
I live in that large chateau over that hill.
Nobody leaves until my invisible Yo -Yo is found
Tell Britain and Europe they can “go get their own cotton”
How dare you challenge my authority – get outta my hub!
Now, who had the steak and who had the haddock…?
pull my finger!
Call the Head Chef – this pork sausage is rancid!
Sorry we’ve run out of maps of Yorktown, but you can buy one from the shop over there.