But even the Romans exaggerated their victories over the French....
....... when Julius Caesar returned from the Gallic Wars (and like modern politicians wrote about it) many of his erstwhile comrades in arms thought he had overblown the extent of their victories....
... in such and such a battle, he claimed 10 000 Gaulish casualties, in another 5 000 when a trusted centurion thought the real numbers were only about half this.....
.... finally emboldened by his indignation, said centurion approached JC and mentioned it.
Cent: "Excuse me sir, but when you said 10 000, it was more like 5 000, and when you said 5 000 I only remember about half that number....."
JC:"I understand your concerns, but it's quite Ok ............
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......... 'cos in Europe away Gauls count double!!"
I'll get me coat....