>>3459564Concering the picture of OP, General McAuliffe, he being besiged in Bastonge he reportedly replied to the German Comamnd when asked to surrender 'Nuts!' which was at the time a mild profanity.
There are those who think his actual response was 'SHIT', but there is no clear answer.
It's debated with sources at the following link:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-396794.html 
