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This is a popular urban legend. It has no basis in historical fact. The gesture goes back to ancient times. It has nothing to do with English archers. Really, where do you people learn this nonsense?
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I watched a program on the History Channel where they discussed how the English Long Bow reaped havoc on the French. They stated that when an English Long Bowman was captured, the French would cut off the Bowman's index and middle fingers. The two finger gesture was a taunt.
THAT is where I got this "nonsense".
Now what grounds do you have to refute this RPKESQ. Please enlighten us.
Mike