What were the welsh called during ww2?

Question:if the scots were called jocks
and the english were called tommys then what were the welsh called

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: if the scots were called jocks
and the english were called tommys then what were the welsh called

The name Tommies is applicable to all British Soldiers of World War One and is not specific to the English.

The Welsh have generally been called Taffs, Taffy etc. This is [I think] after the name of the River Taff which divides Wales and England at some point.

River Taff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Underneath Cefn Viaduct, the Nant Ffrwd emerges into the river from a deep, narrow
gorge. To the south of Cefn Coed-Y-Cymer, the Taff Fechan and Taff Fawr ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Taff - Cached

RIVER TAFF
The River Taff is actually three rivers, the Taff Fechan that rises in the Beacons
and is controlled by Pontsticill Reservoir. The Taff Fawr, which also ...
http://www.mtaa.co.uk/river_taff.htm - Cached

Stuart’s Photography ? River Taff
South Wales is blessed with some of the most peaceful places around, partly thanks
to the River Taff that flows down from Merthyr Tydfil to the old docks at ...
http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photograph... - Cached

River Taff - Cardiff - Reviews of River Taff - TripAdvisor
River Taff: Visit TripAdvisor, your source for the web's best unbiased reviews
and articles about River Taff in Cardiff, Southern Wales.
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This video explains everything : -

YouTube - Welsh National Anthem - Millenium Stadium
In Wales, the true religion is rugby. The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff is the
cathedral. And the national anthem is the first (of many) hymns (and arias).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYogExUn...

WALES FOREVER - THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD

Taffys

taff

Taffs.

Taffs

Same as they are now..

Welsh.

taffy

The naffs, I mean taffs.

sheep shaggers

The Welsh are still known as Taffy.

unwelcome.

streaky leeks

don't think all those names can just be linked to ww2, but going by the examples given I'd say taffs, or taffies.

Soldiers you tosser!

As most have said, Taff, I spent twelve years in the RAF from1962 and was always known by that name.

It originates from the River Taff which runs past the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff.

http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/wales_pictu...