OT: Trivia Time

Capt Squid · 04-18-09, 01:54 PM

You didn't say why the Whippet Gun was so named, but I'm feeling generous today.

Here's your cookie.

It was so named because Clyde could "whip it out" and have it ready to shoot quickly.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

What Chief was selected to represent all the Nations at the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknowns?

Torplexed · 04-18-09, 05:49 PM

On November 11, 1921, for the consecration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery, Chief Plenty Coups, a Crow Indian, was chosen to represent all Native Americans. He came to the ceremony with gifts, a warbonnet and a coup stick and captured the audience with a moving speech, saying among other things that he was "glad to represent all the Indians of the United States in placing on the grave of this noble warrior this coup stick and war bonnet. His two presents were later put in a show case labeled "Chief Plenty Coups, American Indians" in the trophy room of the Arlington Cemetery.

Crow Chief Plenty Coups and French General Foch at the ceremony.

Capt Squid · 04-18-09, 08:33 PM

Somehow, I knew Torplexed would get that right. How many others would have determined that he was an Indian?

Here's your cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

Let's see if we can get gunter to come out and play.

What was unique about this aircraft? How many were produced?

kaptkirkU4467 · 04-19-09, 02:11 PM

Goodyear Inflatoplane (GA468)

Inflatable, rubber, monoplane

Inflated in about 5 minutes using less air pressure than a car tire. The two-cycle 40-hp Nelson engine had to be hand-started and held 20 gallons of fuel.

Twelve Inflatoplanes were designed and built .

Capt Squid · 04-19-09, 10:30 PM

Nicely done, Kirk. Here's yer cookie.

The plan would be to airdrop the package to a downed aviator who could inflate the plane and fly out to safety. Yes, the plane actually flew.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

What kind of armored vehicle is this and during which operation?

martes86 · 04-20-09, 06:10 AM

I'm not really sure, but, isn't that a decoy Sherman? I know the allies made inflatable Shermans as decoys to make the enemy think that their numbers were superior in a tank battle, and make them rethink their strategies. Specially useful against enemy observers determining their enemies fight capabilities. I don't remember in what specific battles it might have been used, probably in Belgium and nearby areas.

Capt Squid · 04-20-09, 11:08 PM

Almost, Martes. That IS an inflatable Sherman decoy tank, but you must remember that in 1944, the Allies had numerical superiority in both manpower and equipment.

They were used in Operation Fortitude, the decoy operation designed to make the Germans think that a cross-channel invasion was planned for the Dunkirk area. It kept a lot of forces busy and occupied in that area while the main force came ashore at Normandy. Even after the invasion, the High Command and the mustachioed one still thought that the Normandy invasions were merely a decoy, a feint designed to pull forces away from the Pas de Calais.

So, you get 1/2 a cookie. Sorry.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was particularly nasty but was effectively downgraded because of another battle of equal magnitude to the south. Where? Also, the Germans made very good use of the trees in the forest by doing what with them?

08-20-09, 07:35 PM

Wrote the wrong reply!...

well done of me... arr arr

Capt Squid · 08-30-09, 05:24 PM

Well done, Torplexed. Here's your cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

Clark Kent didn't originally work for the Daily Planet. Where did he work in Action Comics #1?

04-19-09, 02:11 PM	#4
kaptkirkU4467 Navy Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft.White Florida Posts: 178 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Goodyear Inflatoplane (GA468) Inflatable, rubber, monoplane Inflated in about 5 minutes using less air pressure than a car tire. The two-cycle 40-hp Nelson engine had to be hand-started and held 20 gallons of fuel. Twelve Inflatoplanes were designed and built . __________________ G/K Worldwide: Making your life miserable since 2002 ! K.R.A.P. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?f=240

04-18-09, 01:54 PM	#1
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	You didn't say why the Whippet Gun was so named, but I'm feeling generous today. Here's your cookie. It was so named because Clyde could "whip it out" and have it ready to shoot quickly. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* What Chief was selected to represent all the Nations at the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknowns?

04-18-09, 05:49 PM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	On November 11, 1921, for the consecration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery, Chief Plenty Coups, a Crow Indian, was chosen to represent all Native Americans. He came to the ceremony with gifts, a warbonnet and a coup stick and captured the audience with a moving speech, saying among other things that he was "glad to represent all the Indians of the United States in placing on the grave of this noble warrior this coup stick and war bonnet. His two presents were later put in a show case labeled "Chief Plenty Coups, American Indians" in the trophy room of the Arlington Cemetery. Crow Chief Plenty Coups and French General Foch at the ceremony.

04-18-09, 08:33 PM	#3
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Somehow, I knew Torplexed would get that right. How many others would have determined that he was an Indian? Here's your cookie. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* Let's see if we can get gunter to come out and play. What was unique about this aircraft? How many were produced?

04-19-09, 10:30 PM	#5
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Nicely done, Kirk. Here's yer cookie. The plan would be to airdrop the package to a downed aviator who could inflate the plane and fly out to safety. Yes, the plane actually flew. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* What kind of armored vehicle is this and during which operation?

04-20-09, 06:10 AM	#6
martes86 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Colourful Seville - Spain Posts: 971 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I'm not really sure, but, isn't that a decoy Sherman? I know the allies made inflatable Shermans as decoys to make the enemy think that their numbers were superior in a tank battle, and make them rethink their strategies. Specially useful against enemy observers determining their enemies fight capabilities. I don't remember in what specific battles it might have been used, probably in Belgium and nearby areas.

04-20-09, 11:08 PM	#7
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Almost, Martes. That IS an inflatable Sherman decoy tank, but you must remember that in 1944, the Allies had numerical superiority in both manpower and equipment. They were used in Operation Fortitude, the decoy operation designed to make the Germans think that a cross-channel invasion was planned for the Dunkirk area. It kept a lot of forces busy and occupied in that area while the main force came ashore at Normandy. Even after the invasion, the High Command and the mustachioed one still thought that the Normandy invasions were merely a decoy, a feint designed to pull forces away from the Pas de Calais. So, you get 1/2 a cookie. Sorry. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was particularly nasty but was effectively downgraded because of another battle of equal magnitude to the south. Where? Also, the Germans made very good use of the trees in the forest by doing what with them?

08-20-09, 07:35 PM	#8
Zorki Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Wrote the wrong reply!... well done of me... arr arr

08-30-09, 05:24 PM	#9
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Well done, Torplexed. Here's your cookie. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* Clark Kent didn't originally work for the Daily Planet. Where did he work in Action Comics #1?