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Discussion in 'The Tanks in World War 2 quiz section' started by Roel, Mar 21, 2004.

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  1. Simonr1978

    Simonr1978 New Member

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    Think SAS and Oman, once you get Pinkie, Dinkie should be fairly straightforward.
     
    Simonr1978, Sep 22, 2005
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    Army troops & locals?
     
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    Nope, think equipment.
     
    Simonr1978, Sep 22, 2005
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    Land Rovers and... short-wheelbase landrovers?
     
    Ricky, Sep 22, 2005
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    Well done Ricky, over to you.

    The Long Wheel based Landrovers used in Oman were painted desert pink and quickly got the nickname "Pink Panther", which was soon shortened to just "Pinky". Apparently once the SAS returned to the UK and started using Short Wheel based Landrovers again they were naturally nicknamed "Dinkies", Dinky being a English coloquial term for something of diminutive size.
     
    Simonr1978, Sep 22, 2005
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  6. Ricky

    Ricky Well-Known Member

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    Ohhh, ta!

    Ok, a fairly easy one for all you military history people...

    How many large-scale battles were fought in England in 1066, and what are they now named?

    (hint - the names of battles tend to come from the location of the battle)
     
    Ricky, Sep 22, 2005
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    Stamford Bridge & Hastings; making two. Or was there a third?
     
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    Yes.
     
    Ricky, Sep 22, 2005
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    Ricky Well-Known Member

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    Is a clue needed?
     
    Ricky, Sep 29, 2005
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    Yes please.
     
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    where these battles vs the romans? cuz it was on tv 2 weeks ago on the history chanel in canada
     
    Gunter_Viezenz, Sep 29, 2005
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    Eh, Italy was a bit of a mess in the eleventh century, and the Roman empire had finally disappeared from Britain about seven centuries before these events. ;)

    I really don't know the answer though. Something about the Welsh?
     
    Roel, Sep 29, 2005
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    It was Harald Hardrada's last victory...
     
    Ricky, Sep 30, 2005
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    If my memory does not try to cheat me, the third was the battle of Fulford.

    Welcome back after quite a long time of absence. I had problems at the University. Unfortunately I didn't pass and now I'm studying to become an English teacher. Cool.
     
    Airwolf, Oct 7, 2005
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    Welcome back Airwolf, sorry to hear that, but good luck in your new path.
     
    Simonr1978, Oct 7, 2005
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    Fulford Gate, yes!
    Over to you Airwolf...

    (good to see you back :) )
     
    Ricky, Oct 7, 2005
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    My question is: of the world-famous artists, who and how did commemorate Lord Wellington's victory in the battle of Vitoria by creating a masterpiece (don't know if it's the right word) dedicated to that triumph.
     
    Airwolf, Oct 7, 2005
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    Beethoven wrote a piece called "Wellington's Victory"
    Unusual in that there are two full orchestras, one playing the British and the other the French. Very good in stereo!

    Tom
     
    Ossian phpbb3, Oct 7, 2005
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    Definetely too easy. Congrats, Tom. : )
     
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    Cor Blimey! and to think that I got the other two. ;) :)
     
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