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February 4th, 2004   Post 31
diplomatic_means
Centurion
 
I'm going to guess everyone gave up so I'll give the answer and the new question.

And the book says "The Afghan War in 1880 - it was considered good camouflage"

7. Who was issued ID number 01 when the US military started issuing dog tags in 1918?
 
February 5th, 2004   Post 32
FutureRANGER
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General John J. Persing
 
February 6th, 2004   Post 33
diplomatic_means
Centurion
 
Ayep.

8. What animal did the Carthaginians use to defeat the Romans at sea during the third century BC?
 
February 6th, 2004   Post 34
GuyontheRight
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Eh, were talking first Punic War right?
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February 6th, 2004   Post 35
diplomatic_means
Centurion
 
No idea. Just remember the animal was used at sea during the third century. That's all I can say.
 
February 6th, 2004   Post 36
GuyontheRight
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So where not talking the Elephants over the Apls (Second Punic War)? I'll have to look this one up...
 
February 8th, 2004   Post 37
FutureRANGER
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No, we're talking First Punic War. Carthaginians beating the Romans? The only major sea victory they had was at Lilybaeum to my knowledge.
 
February 8th, 2004   Post 38
Darkmb101
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No, it was at the Battle of Drepanum when the Carthaginians defeated the Romans at sea. But the Battle of Drepanum was at Lilybaeum.
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February 8th, 2004   Post 39
FutureRANGER
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If you're going to get me on a technicality, I said their only major victory was at Lilybaeum. And the Battle of Drepanum was at Lilybaeum.

Anyhow, I have no idea what animal they used, nor could I find it.
 
February 8th, 2004   Post 40
Darkmb101
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I see your point FutureRANGER.

My completely random answer to the question is: a chicken