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October 15th, 2006, 07:10 AM
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Too hard!
I suppose I should explain what a Bangalore Torpedo was...
Easier Question.
What was Kofuku Maru??
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A Japanese fishing vessel seized (at outbreak of war) and taken over by Austrailian captain Bill Reynolds. Evacuated folks fleeing, and led others in escape right under the noses of the advancing Japanese. Sailed to Ceylon (a bit shot up) and given a new name...Krait (a small poisonous snake)
Also a Maru sunk by USS Silversides, March 19th? On her ninth mission.
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October 16th, 2006, 01:08 AM
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Kofuku Maru
Sunk by USS Silversides on March 16th, 1944
on her 9th patrol.
Cargo ship, 1,920 tons
Sunk at 4-28N, 136-56E
Captain C.R.Burlingame, Commanding.
I think maybe it's the fishing boat of which you speak?
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October 16th, 2006, 10:52 AM
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Your first part was correct, partially.
What did the Krait achieve?
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Only what wiki-apedia tells me.
I don't know the whole story.
Hopefully they stuck it to those polite little bow-ing gardeners!
and got away too!
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October 16th, 2006, 12:26 PM
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Operation Jaywick, Z special force, layed limpet mines in Singapore harbor, sunk 7 ships, got away.
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October 16th, 2006, 01:31 PM
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OK.
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America repeated the largely discredited but highly popular Battlecruiser with the building of CB's. Large Cruisers to counter a rumored construction of Battlecruisers by Japan in 1940-41. The "Alaska's" (of which only 2 were completed) were built anyway, knowing the Japanese had not proceeded with their Battlecruiser program.
Alaska & Guam proved to be excellent Carrier escorts for 3 reasons.
What were they?
The Kofuku Maru is definately a source for National pride!! for Australia especially.
It's crew would have been executed as spies if caught.
They brought hope to the Allies when all else was falling apart by fighting back and winning when all odds were solidly against us.
Cheers!...and then some.
WELL DONE.
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October 17th, 2006, 09:02 PM
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Speed...33 knots, same machinery as Essex class carriers.
Endurance...12,000 miles
Anti-Aircraft... 12 5in DP, 56 40mm, 30-34 20mm
Another question
How many Shermans were lost (due to enemy action)(IED's, mines, "human" torpedoes, anti-tank guns), on Iwo Jima?
Within 5 is close enough.
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54 not counting Alligators & DUKWs
Something easier
What were the "3" (they got 1 of them) things Japan wanted as terms for their surrender?
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The one term that they got was Hirohito remained Emperor of Japn. As for the other two, I have no idea.
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They wanted NO occupation, and they wanted to try their own war criminals in Japanese courts. The little buggers must have known they were dirty!
Good enough!!!
Your go!
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October 19th, 2006, 01:58 AM
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You won't believe me but I was going to say no occupation but I wasn't sure. Well anyway, here's mine: Who was the only American to serve in both the US Army and Red Army during the war?
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You fellas need a hint?
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October 21st, 2006, 12:54 AM
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Yes please.
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October 21st, 2006, 01:08 AM
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You got it.
He jumped in with the 101st on D-Day.
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October 21st, 2006, 02:07 PM
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Who? I don't understand?
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K?
Here's a question.
Name a British plane used by the Americans?
Not just the motor, we all know the Twang had a Merlin, the whole thing, as is...was.
I can think of 3 off the bat!
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October 21st, 2006, 10:04 PM
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I'm looking for the guy's name. He jumped in to Normandy with the Screaming Eagles. He was captured, escaped, and joined the Red Army.
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Sorry Dude, jumped the gun.
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It's ok skunk works.
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it was Joe Beyrle, this guy was unbelievable
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I hope you don't mind me continuing with a similar question; Who is the only soldier who fought against communism in the ranks of armies of three different nations? (Not necessarily only during ww2)
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