Topic: WWII Quiz 112

boris116 · September 21st, 2006

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Originally Posted by Doppleganger

Correct, it was Gerd von Runstedt! Over to you Boris.

Only 3 female pilots have been flying the battle sorties in IL-2 "Sturmovik" during WWII.
Only one has survived. She has made 177 sorties, plus 100 more in light night bomber Po-2.
What is the name of this extraordinary woman?

perseus · September 21st, 2006

I don't think it fits, but lets start with Lt. Anna Timofyeyevna Yegorova

boris116 · September 21st, 2006

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Originally Posted by perseus

I don't think it fits, but lets start with Lt. Anna Timofyeyevna Yegorova

You are correct, Perseus!

However, her name was Anna Aleksandrovna Yegorova.
Her married name - Timofeeva.

Your turn!

perseus · September 21st, 2006

Interesting stuff Boris, It's incredible how successful some of those Soviet women pilots were. The night ground attack groups were known as the night witches by those on the receiving end!

Next question

Which was the largest prisoner of war breakout in WW2 (the largest prison breakout ever in fact), why was this kept secret until after the war?

As a bonus name a similar incident in a nearby country.

MontyB · September 21st, 2006

Hmm I will go with the Cowra prison breakout of 5 August 1944.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-...wra-prison.htm

I am assuming it was kept quiet to prevent repriasals against Allied POWs in Japanese hands.

perseus · September 22nd, 2006

Correct Monty, I expected a quick answer from yourself, but I am surprised you didn't get the bonus! Any idea?

Your turn anyway

MontyB · September 22nd, 2006

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Originally Posted by perseus

Correct Monty, I expected a quick answer from yourself, but I am surprised you didn't get the bonus! Any idea?

Your turn anyway

My answer to the bonus question is not what you perhaps want to hear, the camp Featherston revolt was not entirely the fault of the Japanese and to some degree later investigations believe that the event was due to very poor communication on our behalf and a couple of over zealous guards.

http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/classroom/event-featherston

Ok heres a really easy question:

What was unusual about Germany's declaration of war on the USA.

perseus · September 22nd, 2006

If your all wondering:

Another 'incident' happened at a Japanese P.O.W. camp at Featherstone, New Zealand, resulting in the death of 48 Japanese and wounding 74 more.

Obviously Monty has a lot more detail than my source (again)!

MontyB · September 22nd, 2006

Hehe I am reasonably lucky in terms of WW2 literature as my father (late in the war) and uncles fought through it and horded books, posters, leaflets etc. which I still have.
The information is usually interesting and sometimes conflicts with modern views as it hasnt been affected by revisionism.

Anyway I have my easy question up there.

The Other Guy · September 23rd, 2006

I am NOT good at these. A small hint...?

September 21st, 2006	Post 1112
perseus Centurion	I don't think it fits, but lets start with Lt. Anna Timofyeyevna Yegorova __________________ Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country. Herman Goering

September 21st, 2006	Post 1114
perseus Centurion	Interesting stuff Boris, It's incredible how successful some of those Soviet women pilots were. The night ground attack groups were known as the night witches by those on the receiving end! Next question Which was the largest prisoner of war breakout in WW2 (the largest prison breakout ever in fact), why was this kept secret until after the war? As a bonus name a similar incident in a nearby country. Last edited by perseus; September 21st, 2006 at 22:00.

September 21st, 2006	Post 1115
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Hmm I will go with the Cowra prison breakout of 5 August 1944. http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-...wra-prison.htm I am assuming it was kept quiet to prevent repriasals against Allied POWs in Japanese hands. __________________ If horses would have hands and could paint with their hands and create works of art like the humans, then horses would form and paint the gods with the shape of horses and they would build sculptures according to their own bodies. - Xenophanes

September 23rd, 2006	Post 1120
The Other Guy Spam King Gear	I am NOT good at these. A small hint...? __________________ When did "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" become "Give up your liberties or we're all gonna die?"

September 22nd, 2006	Post 1116
perseus Centurion	Correct Monty, I expected a quick answer from yourself, but I am surprised you didn't get the bonus! Any idea? Your turn anyway

September 22nd, 2006	Post 1118
perseus Centurion	If your all wondering: Another 'incident' happened at a Japanese P.O.W. camp at Featherstone, New Zealand, resulting in the death of 48 Japanese and wounding 74 more. Obviously Monty has a lot more detail than my source (again)!

September 22nd, 2006	Post 1119
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Hehe I am reasonably lucky in terms of WW2 literature as my father (late in the war) and uncles fought through it and horded books, posters, leaflets etc. which I still have. The information is usually interesting and sometimes conflicts with modern views as it hasnt been affected by revisionism. Anyway I have my easy question up there.