Ok...Let's Have Some Fun...

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Fri Aug 30, 2002 7:09 pm

Originally posted by Voriax

Might also be United States..they didn't sign the Treaty of Versailles....also I recall the Denmark and some South American country were 'at war' until late 80's...but I don't remember what was the original cause for this 'war'. The 'war' was totally forgotten until some historian in Denmark stumbled upon some old documents

Voriax

Correct! England and the US were, and still are to this day, at "war" because the treaty ending the war of 1812 was never signed and ratified properly.

At least that's the information I have on the subject...which could be wrong I admit.

rlc27 · Post by **rlc27** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 6:59 am

Here's one:

Which German AFV was named after a mammal that is *not* a big cat?

Extra Credit: Which German vehicle was named after a biblical character, and what was the vehicle's function?

Final: Which experimental British AFV was named after the nickname of a famous warrior (who was not Cromwell), and what was this individual's real name--and when did he live?

stevemk1a · Post by **stevemk1a** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 8:12 am

Ok the German AFV mammal name not a big cat is the Brummbaer (Grizzly Bear). The other answers I'd have to look up...

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 9:27 am

Originally posted by rlc27
Here's one:

Extra Credit: Which German vehicle was named after a biblical character, and what was the vehicle's function?

The Goliath mini-tank? Designed to carry an explosive charge under an enemy tank or into a fortification. Remote controlled.

Voriax

AbsntMndedProf · Post by **AbsntMndedProf** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 12:53 pm

Which failed attempt to create an effective 'destroyer' type aircraft led to the suicide of WW I ace Ernst Udet?

Eric Maietta

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 1:38 pm

Originally posted by AbsntMndedProf
Which failed attempt to create an effective 'destroyer' type aircraft led to the suicide of WW I ace Ernst Udet?

Eric Maietta

Weeell...he did hurry the production of the Bf 110, but whether it was a failure is subject to debate

It could also be said that he was chosen to be the scapegoat due to luftwaffe's performance in the Battle of Britain.

Voriax

rlc27 · Post by **rlc27** » Sat Aug 31, 2002 11:40 pm

A+ to Willy and Voriax, for Brumbaer and Goliate, respectively!

Now for a hint on part III, which British AFV was named after a famous warrior, here's a hint: he was prominent during the interminable war with France, and the first part of his nickname is a color (or lack thereof).

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 12:21 am

Originally posted by rlc27

Now for a hint on part III, which British AFV was named after a famous warrior, here's a hint: he was prominent during the interminable war with France, and the first part of his nickname is a color (or lack thereof).

Ahhh..the Black Prince. Edward, 1330 - 1376.
Btw, I was originally thinking about the Wolseley wheel/track tank.

Voriax

rlc27 · Post by **rlc27** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 1:05 am

Yep, it was the Black Prince. Congratulations!

troopie · Post by **troopie** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 7:38 am

The British government skotched a plan by Military Intelligence to assassinate Hitler. Why?

During Operation Market Garden, the Allies refused the services of this section of Dutch Resistance. What was its name, and how well was it armed?

troopie

JediMessiah · Post by **JediMessiah** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 8:14 am

what is your name?

what is your quest?

what is your favorite color?

troopie · Post by **troopie** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:02 am

Originally posted by JediMessiah
what is your name?

what is your quest?

what is your favorite color?

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

troopie

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:29 am

Originally posted by troopie
The British government skotched a plan by Military Intelligence to assassinate Hitler. Why?

troopie

Hello

They feared that Hitler would be seen as a martyr. They planned to use anthrax in this assasination, btw.

Voriax

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:31 am

Originally posted by troopie

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

troopie

African or European?

Voriax

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:46 am

Originally posted by rlc27
A+ to Willy and Voriax, for Brumbaer and Goliate, respectively!

Now for a hint on part III, which British AFV was named after a famous warrior, here's a hint: he was prominent during the interminable war with France, and the first part of his nickname is a color (or lack thereof).

Without the hint, I would have said Achilles.

Ivan · Post by **Ivan** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 5:02 pm

haha achilles

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 5:54 pm

Originally posted by Ivan
haha achilles

What's so funny? Achilles was a famous warrior and a British AFV

rlc27 · Post by **rlc27** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 8:22 pm

True, true. Good point. However I did state in the original question that this was an "experimental" AFV. :p

troopie · Post by **troopie** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 8:52 pm

Originally posted by Voriax

Hello

They feared that Hitler would be seen as a martyr. They planned to use anthrax in this assasination, btw.

Voriax

Correct! The answer often given, "Because, it's not sporting." was answered with "Hitler is a uniformed member of the German Army. He is a legitimate target."

What about the second question?

troopie

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Sun Sep 01, 2002 9:25 pm

Originally posted by troopie

What about the second question?

troopie

Ouch

Tough one. 'Central Government Fighting Group, KP'?

Voriax