Weekly Quiz Number 11 - Page 2

Owen · 08-02-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Chester

Hello Owen,
See: ??

As ever, Gerry

Gerry I meant question 10 from quiz 11.

Question 10: The Mark VII had features not on earlier Marks. Which feature did the latter already have.
A: A cupola?
B: Thicker frontal armour?
C: A different main gun?
D: Circular driver escape hatches?

newagekid · 08-02-2007, 08:59 PM

wow.. a 30% that was a hard one.

Gnomey · 09-02-2007, 12:18 AM

50% not bad considering tanks really aren't one of my strong points...

Andy in West Oz · 28-02-2007, 07:14 AM

10% Army gear is the thinnest of my knowledge of WWII. Guessed every single bloody one!

somedorc · 11-04-2007, 11:59 PM

I got a 40%

Bodston · 12-04-2007, 04:02 PM

100% but it took me three attempts. 50% then 70% and then the 100%. A bit cheeky isn't it, saying that the HQ squadron wasn't a fighting formation. Were they always in reserve?

Thanks for a good quiz
Bod

DaveWalters · 12-04-2007, 05:04 PM

Well I got 40% and I know absolutely nothing about tanks whatsoever. Just guessed with a little bit of logic thrown in :-)

Gerry Chester · 12-04-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

A bit cheeky isn't it, saying that the HQ squadron wasn't a fighting formation. Were they always in reserve?

Hi Bod,

In Tank Brigades, RHQ (either 4 or 5 Churchills) was not deemed to be a 'Fighting Squadron' - it was of course an essential part of a fighting formation, as they carried the CO, 2nd I/C, I/O and the Adjutant. The 5th (if in inventory) was used as an OP.

Cheers, Gerry

Bodston · 12-04-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry Chester

Hi Bod,

In Tank Brigades, RHQ (either 4 or 5 Churchills) was not deemed to be a 'Fighting Squadron' - it was of course an essential part of a fighting formation, as they carried the CO, 2nd I/C, I/O and the Adjutant. The 5th (if in inventory) was used as an OP.

Cheers, Gerry

Thanks Gerry, am I right in thinking that the specialist armour was also concentrated in the RHQ squadron? Or have I misunderstood the terminology. I have seen ARV's with the diamond badge. Also were the Close support (howitzer equipped) tanks grouped together there?
I know that in Sherman equipped regiments that the Fireflys were initially kept in reserve back in the HQ squadron until called for.

GUMALANGI · 09-02-2008, 03:27 AM

Your Score is: 30% - You are on the third rung of the ladder.

09-02-2007, 12:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
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