I knew it was from Shakespeare but was not familiar with...
by Hoot 
, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 06:00 (3017 days ago) @ Paul
the 'olde' meaning. Perhaps this is old hat to some, but apparently 'havoc' was shouted to give permission for conquering soldiers ('dogs of war') to loot and pillage.
From here => http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/105600.html
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Paul,
2016-08-20, 12:19
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- I have looked at this a few times since posted. -
Hoot,
2016-08-22, 10:03
- Nothing says "HAVOC!" quite like that warface... nt -
Paul,
2016-08-22, 10:14
- I knew it was from Shakespeare but was not familiar with... - Hoot, 2016-08-23, 06:00
- Nothing says "HAVOC!" quite like that warface... nt -
Paul,
2016-08-22, 10:14
- I have looked at this a few times since posted. -
Hoot,
2016-08-22, 10:03