Quiz (Read the rules or don't enter) (reward included)

[Scorch]

Hang on ... I remember one of these in the "Did you know?" sections of my Modern History textbook ... unfortunately, I don't have my book anymore.

I think it was by some Italians on the Eastern Front of WW2 or something. Don't know the exact circumstances, but that's what I think it was.

[Captain Blackadder]

I'll give a hint it was done by aussies

[Scorch]

Oh that's easy. I know that (I'm an Aussie).

It's the Charge of the Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba. The Aussie 4th (I think) Battalion charged like 4 miles, overran the defenses and captured the walls.

I should have known it before you told me they were Aussies.

[Captain Blackadder]

correct your turn to ask the questions

[Flavius]

Umm... there were successful Cavalry charges in the American Civil War, after the Crimean War was over...

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

The battle was during World War I...

[Farnan]

I saw that, thus the nevermind...

[Scorch]

I got distracted but I'm trying to think of some questions now ... shouldn't be long.

Sorry about that.

Okay, questions:
1. Who commissioned the Arc de Triomphe and when?
2. What other title did William the Conquerer refer to himself as?
3. When did did plebeians win the right to stand for the office of Consul?

[Matt]

I got distracted but I'm trying to think of some questions now ... shouldn't be long.

Sorry about that.

Okay, questions:
1. Who commissioned the Arc de Triomphe and when?
2. What other title did William the Conquerer refer to himself as?
3. When did did plebeians win the right to stand for the office of Consul?

1) Commissioned by Napoléon Bonaparte in 1806 after the Batle of Austerlitz.
2) William II Duke of Normandy / William I King of England ?
3) 287 BC after the Conflict of the Orders.

[Scorch]

Yes to 1 and 3.

No to 2. =D

[Banned]

In one tab-wikipedia.org
In another tab-Quiz(Reward included)

And dudes,your work is done!!

[Scorch]

Heh, how dodgy. Oh well.

Matt gets to ask the next questions anyways since he got 2/3 but I think I have to wait till someone answers the last one right.

[Captain Blackadder]

i think its a trick question william didn't speak english he spoke french thus

Guillaume le Bâtard
Guillaume le Conquérant

[Scorch]

Exactly right Blackadder.

Literally "William the Bastard" because of his illegitimacy.

He would actually often sign personal letters and the like with that title.

Okay, the honours go to Matt for the next questions.

[Marcus Septim IV]

hey people if u see some1 answered 2 questions but not all when u decide to answer WRITE ALL ANSWERS in not only the answr which the person missed oki that will help get things around easier

[Matt]

Ok, my questions:

1) What is the name of the commando leader that rescued Benito Mussolini from his imprisonment after his overthrow during World War II ?
2) What is the name of the Frankish king who prevented the Muslim conquest and Islamization of western Europe ?
3) Who lead the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War (1854-1856) ?

In one tab-wikipedia.org
In another tab-Quiz(Reward included)
And dudes,your work is done!!

I personally think that this is a waste of time. It completely removes the challenge and fun.

[Scorch]

1) Not a clue.
2) Charles Martel
3) Lord Cardigan - heh, something was on the history channel about the charge of the light brigade yesterday.

[Giorgos]

no.1 is Otto Scortzeny

[Scorch]

So I got 2/3 does that mean I get to ask again?

If so, I really can't be stuffed, maybe you could ask 3 questions Giorgos?

[Giorgos]

yeah, sure

1)what was the name of the german captain that took Belgrade with only 6 men during world war 2?
2)How many main flags did the Manchu armies use during the takeover of China(1644)?
3)What are said to be the last words of Blackbeard(Edward Teach) before his final battle against Christopher Maynard?

[Garbarsardar]

yeah, sure

1)what was the name of the german captain that took Belgrade with only 6 men during world war 2?
2)How many main flags did the Manchu armies use during the takeover of China(1644)?
3)What are said to be the last words of Blackbeard(Edward Teach) before his final battle against Christopher Maynard?

1. This is a trick question. Belgrade was declared an open city therefore it cannot be "captured". Anyway, SS Hauptsturmfuehrer Fritz Klingenberg of the 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich” flew the Nazi flag in the Ministry of War being the first Officer that entered the city.

2. I am lost here. If you refer to the Manchu banners system that was 8.

3. Well done, Lad