Jerks in History

[Gene C]

(11-26-2013 08:06 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  Soldiers were branded with a hot iron for violations of the military code of conduct. "T" for theft, "C" for cowardice and "D" for deserter. The brand was usually placed on the forehead, cheek or hip. Certainly extreme by our standards today, but not in the 1860's.

Remember this TV show from the 60's staring Chuck Connors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKmJPnAGUJk