OT - WWII quiz

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Centuur

I think it was Basel, something to do with a  mistake regarding the trainstation (southern part Swiss, norther part Germany). However, I thought the US only made this mistake once, and it wasn't a large raid (only some Fighter Bombers attacking a train on the Swiss part of the trainstation...).

Warspite1

See Post 2334 [;)]

[paulderynck]

ORIGINAL: Centuur

I think it was Basel, something to do with a  mistake regarding the trainstation (southern part Swiss, norther part Germany). However, I thought the US only made this mistake once, and it wasn't a large raid (only some Fighter Bombers attacking a train on the Swiss part of the trainstation...).

Not Basel, but it was two attacks on this city (according to my more learned source) even though its Wikipedia page mentions only one.

[Shannon V. OKeets]

ORIGINAL: paulderynck

ORIGINAL: Centuur

I think it was Basel, something to do with a  mistake regarding the trainstation (southern part Swiss, norther part Germany). However, I thought the US only made this mistake once, and it wasn't a large raid (only some Fighter Bombers attacking a train on the Swiss part of the trainstation...).

Not Basel, but it was two attacks on this city (according to my more learned source) even though its Wikipedia page mentions only one.

How about Garmisch? Which is real close to Munich according to my wife.

[paulderynck]

No this city is much closer to Freiburg than it is to Munich.

[paulderynck]

The Swiss city bombed twice in WWII by the USAAF is Schaffhausen. (Source: With Wings Like Eagles by Michael Korda)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaffhausen

[warspite1]

Who led the first land attack on US forces on Guadalcanal in August 1942, thinking he could achieve victory with just 800 men?

[Extraneous]

The man who as a major is credited with starting World War II and leader of the Midway invasion forces Colonel Ichiki.
 
From My Post #: 619
 
 
The Japanese launch “Operation Ka” (the Japanese Counter Offensive in the Solomon Islands August 1942) to counter the U.S. landings on Guadalcanal and to sink Allied warships.

On August 16th the Japanese reinforcement convoy departs Truk for Guadalcanal in 3 echelons. The 1st echelon consisting of 6 destroyers carrying Colonel Ichiki's assault battalion from the 28th Infantry Regiment. The 2nd echelon consisting of Jintsu, 2 patrol boats, and 2 transports carrying the remaining 1,100 men of the 28th Infantry Regiment. The 3rd echelon consisting of 2 patrol boats and a fast transport carrying about 1,000 troops of the 5th Yokosuka SNLF. On August 17, the Second Fleet's Advance Force arrives at Truk.

On August 18th, 3 destroyers merge with the 2nd and 3rd echelons en-route to Guadalcanal. August 19th, a destroyer in the 1st echelon is damaged by 9 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers. Later, the 1st echelon lands Colonel Ichiki's troops at Cape Taivu.

[warspite1]

Ichiki is the right answer.

[Extraneous]

The Battle of Surigao Strait (October 25, 1944)
 
Southern Force ~ Vice Admirals Shoji Nishimura
Battleships Yamashiro and Fusô
Heavy cruiser Mogami
four destroyers.
 
The Second Striking Force ~ Vice Admiral Kiyohide Shima
Heavy cruisers Nachi (Flag), and Ashigara
Light cruiser Abukuma
destroyers Akebono, Ushio, Kasumi, and Shiranuhi.
 
7th Fleet Support Force ~ Rear Admiral Jesse Oldendorf
Battleships West Virginia, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, California, and Pennsylvania
Heavy cruisers (USS Louisville (flagship), Portland, Minneapolis and HMAS Shropshire)
Light cruisers (Denver, Columbia, Phoenix and Boise).
28 destroyers
39 motor torpedo boats (PT boats)

 
 
 
What was “special” about the Japanese Battleships?
 
With the exception of the Battleship Mississippi what was “special” about the American Battleships?
 

[Ur_Vile_WEdge]

For the Americans, besides the Mississippi, all of those ships had been sunk or damaged at Pearl Harbor and since repaired. Don't know about the Japanese Battleships though.

[michaelbaldur]

the Japanese battle ship escorted the carriers that damaged those American Battleships 

[Extraneous]

Correct Battleships West Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, California, and Pennsylvania were all sunk or damaged at Pearl Harbor.


Battleships Hiei and Kirishima escorted the carriers to Pearl Harbor.

[Extraneous]

Hiei was sunk at the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (November 13, 1942)
Kirishima was sunk at the Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (November 14-15, 1942)
 
 
 
What was “special” about the Japanese Battleships?

Fuso Class (No its not the class)
Year Completed: Fuso: 1915 Yamashiro: 1917
Displacement: 39,154 tons
Dimensions: 39,154 tons
Speed: 25 knots
Armament: 12 x 14"/45, 16 (later 14) x 6"/50, 8 x 5"/40 DP, up to 37 x 25mm AA
Armor: 12" belt, 2" (later 3.8") deck, 12" bulkhead, 12" turret face, 13.75" conning tower
Crew: 1,400
 

[warspite1]

While pondering the answer to the one above, how about this one?

In which naval battle did the American's lose not only their commander, but also the second in command?

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Extraneous

What was “special” about the Japanese Battleships?

Fuso Class (No its not the class)
Year Completed: Fuso: 1915 Yamashiro: 1917
Displacement: 39,154 tons
Dimensions: 39,154 tons
Speed: 25 knots
Armament: 12 x 14"/45, 16 (later 14) x 6"/50, 8 x 5"/40 DP, up to 37 x 25mm AA
Armor: 12" belt, 2" (later 3.8") deck, 12" bulkhead, 12" turret face, 13.75" conning tower
Crew: 1,400

Warspite1

Is it anything to do with their.... erm..... unique looking pagoda superstructure?

[Extraneous]

What was “special” about the Japanese Battleships?

They were known as "the Old Battleships" and were slow.

That’s how they were chosen. That’s how they received this assignment.

[ItBurns]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

While pondering the answer to the one above, how about this one?

In which naval battle did the American's lose not only their commander, but also the second in command?

I beleive that this would be the 1st Naval Battle of Guadacanal on November 13th 1943.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: ItBurns

ORIGINAL: warspite1

While pondering the answer to the one above, how about this one?

In which naval battle did the American's lose not only their commander, but also the second in command?

I beleive that this would be the 1st Naval Battle of Guadacanal on November 13th 1943.

Warspite1

Is not quite correct [:D]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Extraneous

What was “special” about the Japanese Battleships?

They were known as "the Old Battleships" and were slow.

That’s how they were chosen. That’s how they received this assignment.

Warspite1

[8|] Sounds like yet another cunning plan from the master tacticians of the IJN [8|]

[warspite1]

Who shot down Isoroku Yamamoto?

Where was his plane knocked out of the sky?

What aircraft type did the shooting?

When was it?