History Quiz!

shock

The 6pdrs were packed in the gliders along with the jeeps, artillery and other heavy equipment.

sci0x

One?

shock

Nope, more than one.

Jim

5

shock

Nope.

Capt'n Midnight

how many - One third

"The 35 gliders landed amid murderous enemy crossfire on a Landing Zone that was being hotly contested by British troops desperately trying to keep the Zone clear of German counter attacks. Sustaining many casualties, only a third of the unit's desperately needed anti-tank guns reached the Oosterbeek perimeter. "

Trying to remember the film - (which bridge was Sean Connery at ?)

Well at least it's 35 or less..

I'll say 5

Jim

5 was wrong [although i still wont admit it]

wouldnt go by the film, mr.connery [gen.urquhart] wasnt at any bridge.

sci0x

62 total guess, final answer.

Its probably wrong so will you please just ask another question as it seems nobody knows the answer.

Jim

pretty sure it was 5, or perhaps 6.

shock

The correct answer is 6.

Your question Jimeatsmenu.

Jim

okok,

"Aneurin Bevan famous for bringing what cause to the house of commons in the 50's?"

Victor

Originally posted by Jimeatsmenu
"Aneurin Bevan famous for bringing what cause to the house of commons in the 50's?"

I can't remember, but I have the speech at home, possibly soemthign to do with rights.

Capt'n Midnight

Immigrents rights - just a complete guess - 'cos google would be cheating...

Jim

nope.

rights is kinda right, but in not such a broad context.

shock

something to do with health care?

Jim

nope, shall i ask another?

Éomer of Rohan

In the 50's Bevan did very little so far as I am aware - but it has to be either nuclear disarmament (oh the Tribune Group did relish the thought of bringing that to the Labour shadow Cabinet!) or the rights of the colonies in some respect since he was made shadow Foreign minister in the 50's too.

If neither of those fit, ask another question.

DadaKopf

He kinda set up the NHS didn't he. Unless it was Welsh independence or something.

sci0x

Was the cause for the introduction of the National Health Service?

Éomer of Rohan

It wasn't the NHS - the NHS was set up in the 40's by one of the '44 - '49 nationalisation and public service acts that brought the welfare state into being - to the best of my knowledge. So, Jim, if it ain't anything posted or related thereto, choose another question please.

Jim

suppose the question was a very vague, apologises.

will post another tomorrow when im in correct state of mind.

Victor

Eh, what was the answer?

Éomer of Rohan

Right, Jim, sorry but you are taking way too long; sci0x, myself and manach among others had this going a half interesting pace. Usurping your question therefore and posting an easy one to get us rolling;

What was the name of the supreme ruler (native) of part of India, an ally of France, which the later Sir Arthur 'the Iron Duke' Wellesley fought against in a relatively junior role in the British Army of the time?

Jim

ok ok, sorry. its not my fault you couldnt answer the question.

heres an easy enough one.

"Who is the person whos is generally believed to be the cause of Prime Minister Macmillian's downfall?"

[if the question is still excepted]
[the answer was the coal miners cause]

shock

To Eomer of Rohans Question:
The Sultan Tippoo?
No he wasnt native.
It was the guy who had the fort at the top of the cliffs . Cant remember his name though.

Jim

grr.

shock

Sorry Jimeatsmenu but I actually have a chance of answering Eomer of Rohans question.

Jim

yeah, real interesting pace you got goin here.

Éomer of Rohan

The answer was Daulat Rao Scindia by the way.

New question; who was the 'leathery paphlagon' referring to in the Aristophanic comedy, 'the Knights'?

Manach

Cleon?