Topic: WWII Quiz 159

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August 9th, 2008   Post 1581
SHERMAN
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Gear

that is correct.
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August 10th, 2008   Post 1582
tomtom22
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Gear

Your turn to ask the question, perseus
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August 10th, 2008   Post 1583
perseus
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Why did the Soviets release more than 2000 prisoners of war back to Germany in April 1945? What was the result?
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August 13th, 2008   Post 1584
MontyB
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Why did the Soviets release more than 2000 prisoners of war back to Germany in April 1945? What was the result?
They were released to go back and convince those still fighting that it was pointless and to give up.

Of the 2130 POWs sent back 1845 returned with 8340 prisoners.

Source:Berlin:The Downfall 1945 page 283 by Antony Beevor
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August 13th, 2008   Post 1585
perseus
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MontyB

Yes, that is where I got the information from
 
August 13th, 2008   Post 1586
MontyB
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MontyB

Yes, that is where I got the information from
He writes some interesting books although I am not entirely sure of his accuracy.

Anyway I currently don't have a question so I will open it up to anyone while I look.
 
August 17th, 2008   Post 1587
MontyB
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Ok since I am in a picture sort of mood:

Name this weapon.

 
August 17th, 2008   Post 1588
The Other Guy
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Gear

Is it an Owen Gun?
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August 17th, 2008   Post 1589
MontyB
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Nope, it is an interesting little weapon though.
 
August 19th, 2008   Post 1590
sunb!
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That is the German LEGO 9mm SMG - as found in the LEGO military series...

Tricky this one
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