Would that be a war crime?
So, would going into battle with accordion music be considered a war crime?
The Air Force has been looking to replace the accordion player of its band's Strolling Strings music ensemble since the musician retired two years ago. So far, the search has been fruitless.
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Musical instruments of war
[D Wilson] July 13, 2004 8:46:25.000
After the 1745 uprising in Scotland (Jacobites vs Hanoverians) the bagpipe was declared an instrument of war due to its great power to incite people to action. Along with that law, the tartan was also banned for nearly 100 years. Rumour has it that in WW2 a bridge was taken by a Scottish regiment led by a lone bagpiper - the Germans were so dumbfounded that someone could be so brave/foolhardy to lead the troops by piping that no shot was fired. Possibly just a nice story. However, I think an accordion should be a bit more bulletproof than the bagpipe!
Musical instruments of war
[Tom Sattler] July 13, 2004 23:05:56.000
Most people would gladly shoot the accordion player.