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OK, guys. Here is the new one. Continued from here:

Free Military Quiz

I'm moving the this quiz to the Free Fire zone, it fits in better there.

The old thread comprised 301 posts, we'll keep track to see how many we get total.

As always the rules are as follows: To earn the right to pose a question, you must be the first to answer the current question correctly. You must however wait for confirmation that you are correct before you can ask your question.

And it is Panzerknacker's turn!

[ 23. February 2003, 02:51 PM: Message edited by: Otto ]

"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Friedrich, Feb 22, 2003

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Excellent-Well, my question stands.
In the Vietnam War, how was the rank of NVA officers denoted in the field?

(NOTE: Carl is correct about rank insignia, but in the field, rank was not worn and was instead denoted by something)

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Feb 23, 2003

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My question is.
How come Quiz II has started after Quiz III

if in doubt....Panic!!!!

redcoat, Feb 23, 2003

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Redcoat. It is not your turn, so you cannot ask questions!!!

Not really, it is because this is an independent quiz in which questions about EVERYTHING in military history... from Alexander to Schwarkopf...

"War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." - Jean Dutourd, French veteran of both world wars

"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun

Friedrich, Feb 23, 2003

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The only thing I know about this is that US troops assumed that anyone with a leather belt was an officer.

volkbert, Feb 23, 2003

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Originally posted by redcoat:
My question is.
How come Quiz II has started after Quiz III
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Redcoat there are two quizes on the Forums, the "Free Military Quiz" open to any military subject and currently on part II is one of them. The other is over in the General Discussion Area under the title "Quiz", it is currently on part four and open to only WWII trivia.

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Anyone for a guess-the leather belt answer is incorrect.

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Feb 28, 2003

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Given an American Weapon?

With broken heart and bowed in sadness, but not in shame, I report to your Excellency that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of the fortified islands of Manila Bay… With profound regret and the continued pride in my gallant troops I go to meet the Japanese commander. Good-Bye, Mr. President. - Gen. Wainwright, May 5, 1942

Carl G. E. von Mannerheim, Feb 28, 2003

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Carried a pistol?

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Collar tabs?

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NO, NO, and NO.
Sorry, it isn't the usual symbol of an officer believe me.
24 hours and I will give the answer and a new question if no correct answer is forthcoming before then.

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Mar 1, 2003

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Ok-NVA officers in the field wore Biro pens in their top pocket to denote rank.
Captain-3 pens
Major-4 pens etc etc

OK-new question, now this one is hard but I know the information is available becuase I stumbled across it this morning over Breakfast.

Name the 1,000,000th American soldier to pass through the port of Southampton.

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Mar 2, 2003

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Ok-NVA officers in the field wore Biro pens in their top pocket to denote rank.
Captain-3 pens
Major-4 pens etc etc

OK-new question, now this one is hard but I know the information is available becuase I stumbled across it this morning over Breakfast.

Name the 1,000,000th American soldier to pass through the port of Southampton.

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Mar 2, 2003

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I have no idea but ill name one of my favorites: Audie Leon Murphy.

Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.
:ww1ace:

C.Evans, Mar 2, 2003

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It is a pretty crap question-I wanted to make it both hard and difficult to find info on, I might have to change it soon though...

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Mar 4, 2003

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Originally posted by Panzerknacker:
It is a pretty crap question-I wanted to make it both hard and difficult to find info on, I might have to change it soon though...
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Sorry Panzerknacker, but could you please put us out of our misery

if in doubt....Panic!!!!

redcoat, Mar 9, 2003

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Sorry guys-I don't even know the answer now-the book it came from has been misplaced!!!
All I Can remember is that the guy was killed a few months later.

Anyways-here's a new question.
The battle of Matapan dealt a serious blow to whom???

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
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Panzerknacker, Mar 9, 2003

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Originally posted by Panzerknacker:

Anyways-here's a new question.
The battle of Matapan dealt a serious blow to whom???
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The Italian Navy

After a fairly inconclusive daylight battle against the Italian fleet, the British battlefleet caught the Italian heavy cruisers, Zara, Fiume, and Pola by surprise at night, and along with two large Italian destroyers sank them all
The Italians lost 5 warships and over 2,400 officers and men.
The cost to the RN was, 1 Swordfish Torpedo-bomber and crew.

if in doubt....Panic!!!!

redcoat, Mar 10, 2003

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Spot on Redcoat-with the British losses at 1 Swordfish bomber and crew, I also believe it was one of the Fleet Air Arm's greatest hours as well.

Over to you Red...

"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzerknacker, Mar 11, 2003

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Time for a WW1 question

On what date was the "Black day of the German Army in this war" according to the German Chief of Staff Ludendorff.

if in doubt....Panic!!!!

redcoat, Mar 12, 2003

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