British Soldiers' Understated Battle Cry

In 1951, during the Korean War, 600 British soldiers found themselves outnumbered by a staggering 30,000 Chinese soldiers. Brigadier Tom Brodie, in a classic case of British understatement, informed his American superior, "Things are a bit sticky, sir." Unfortunately, the General misinterpreted the situation and failed to send assistance. As a result, most of the soldiers were either captured or killed.