The British recruited the Ghurkas, a group of fierce Indian soldiers, to paradrop into Japanese-held territory. When they got to the drop point, the British commander instructed them, in English, that they would jump at 1,000 feet.
When the sergeant-translator informed them, they became agitated, and the Brit commander asked what was wrong.
"Sahib, they request that we jump at 500 feet."
"They can't do that," said the Brit. "There wouldn't be enough time for their parachutes to open."
The sergeant smiled and spoke again to the men, who all nodded and grinned.
"It's fine Sahib."
"I don't understand, what was wrong?" asked the British officer.
The translator replied, "They didn't know they got parachutes, Sahib."
Thanks! I think I heard that somewhere in the past. But it's been awhile and I'm very glad to hear it again.