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Royal Navy Cap Tallies
John replied to Nick's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Can you actually see anything of these huge ships, or would that be a diving expedition? -
Its now been replaced by the German Leapard 2. But the S tank was totally revolutionary, and had hydro neumatic supension.
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Hmmmm, voted in? sounds weary...
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Why did Germany issue wound badges? Are they still awarded?
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what is being given for Afganistan?
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Why in this modern day, with it being such a rich country, does Germany have a conscript army? :blink:
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What about Monte Cassino?
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What were the main rations dolled out in the trenches?
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About the same as today then. The army=last bastion of the aristocracy. flame
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any takers?
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But what did the slaves think about it? I bet they weren't happy at suddenly being made redundant.... Bloody Northen do gooders....
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Thank you kurtz. very interesting. So what was the first aircraft carrier and what did it have flying off it? :blink:
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The Queen's Lancashire Regiment
John replied to John's topic in Great Britain: Research, Documentation & History
I thought that gunners always kept the lanyard for safety reasons. ie the lanyard was attached at the last minute. a form of safety catch perhaps? Also, it stops officers coming up and saying 'oo. whats this for?' and then pulling it out of curiosity.... -
No, I must confess, I've never heard of HMS Acorn either...
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With regards to what 'Tugwilson45' said, I won't be touching 'Fanny' again....
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Actually, it was so that the 'plates' (actually trays) were easier to stack and eat off in bad weather.
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"Above board", comes from, "All's fair and above board," ie, everything is above the floor boards on deck of the ship for all to see - no trickery.
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Who and when first introduced the idea of Army police/Provost ?
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Why do the QLR wear yellow hackles behind their capbadges?
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Why did the I.R.A. split in the 1970s , to become two factions, the Official IRA and the Provisional IRA?
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What records does Dublin Castle hold, and do the public have access to :blink: it?
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What was the Crimean War's political objectives?
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Why were the Yeomanry units raised , when the British Army in those days was enormous?
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'Freeze the balls of a brass monkey'. I believe this stems from the brass triangle that the 'ready' ammunition (balls) were stacked upon. When it got especially cold, the brass triangle would contract , and the neat pyramid of cannon balls would be popped out , and scatter across the deck.
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"sandy bottoms' mate. ie finish it ( drink)