Christophe Posted April 30, 2006 Author Posted April 30, 2006 Ed,Let's go for it!! It will change from obscure things for a while... Maybe, it will also motivate more Members to participate and play .Please post it !!!Ch.
Christophe Posted April 30, 2006 Author Posted April 30, 2006 I should have added that I love things thought as "easy" by Ed... How challenging it will be ? Ch.
Ed_Haynes Posted April 30, 2006 Posted April 30, 2006 OK, in a probably-all-too-easy effort at not burning out the limited brains of all "players" (as Chuck maybe came close to doing):What (single) British (and Commonwelath) woman received the Order of the Red Banner of Labor (Labour?) during the Great Patriotic War?OK, a simple (?) online London Gazette search may solve it, but please by-pass that frustrating way to answer this.Should no one get it, there is an extra-credit question:What "politically incorrect" (for the time) gallantry awards had her father and husband received? And why? Should take HOW MANY seconds . . . ???Too easy, OK.
Christophe Posted May 1, 2006 Author Posted May 1, 2006 Ed,Not so easy ...I think I have an answer, but maybe not the right one : by chance,... did she die in 1977 ?I have found several women awarded this Order, but am not sure they correspond in all points to your description...I let the others guess... Cheers.Ch.
Christophe Posted May 1, 2006 Author Posted May 1, 2006 So, for the others; I let you play and guess !!! Your turn, now .Ch.
Christophe Posted May 4, 2006 Author Posted May 4, 2006 OK, in a probably-all-too-easy effort at not burning out the limited brains of all "players" (as Chuck maybe came close to doing):What (single) British (and Commonwelath) woman received the Order of the Red Banner of Labor (Labour?) during the Great Patriotic War?OK, a simple (?) online London Gazette search may solve it, but please by-pass that frustrating way to answer this.Should no one get it, there is an extra-credit question:What "politically incorrect" (for the time) gallantry awards had her father and husband received? And why? Should take HOW MANY seconds . . . ???Too easy, OK. No one ? Who will try answering Ed's question ? Don't be too shy... Cheers.Ch.
Ed_Haynes Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 Yes, it is very quiet . . . ????Do you (other than Chiistophe) need more hints . . . ????Or do you care????
Gerd Becker Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 I have no idea about the "politically incorrect" awards, her father or husband may have gotten, but the woman could be Baroness Clementine Spencer-Churchill, wife of Winston Churchill for her chairmanship of the Red Cross Fund to Russia? Am i close?
Ed_Haynes Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) No, Gerd, not close, right! Clementine Ogilvy Spencer-Churchill, Baroness Spencer-Churchill, GBE, CStJ (n?e Clementine Ogilvy Hozier; 1 April 1885 ? 12 December 1977). Her father (at least he might have been her father) was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class 1870 with oak leaves and her husband (who was her husband) was awarded the Spanish Order of Military Merit. Both awards later became, of course, identified with "the Narzi enemy", directly or indirectly.I want to see HER gongs! (Oops, can I say that? )Your turn, Gerd! Edited May 4, 2006 by Ed_Haynes
Christophe Posted May 4, 2006 Author Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) I have no idea about the "politically incorrect" awards, her father or husband may have gotten, but the woman could be Baroness Clementine Spencer-Churchill, wife of Winston Churchill for her chairmanship of the Red Cross Fund to Russia? Am i close? Great Gerd!!!!! We were waiting for YOU!!!!Congrats!!! Your turn now!! Cheers.Ch. Edited May 4, 2006 by Christophe
Christophe Posted May 4, 2006 Author Posted May 4, 2006 No, Gerd, not close, right! Clementine Ogilvy Spencer-Churchill, Baroness Spencer-Churchill, GBE, CStJ (n?e Clementine Ogilvy Hozier; 1 April 1885 ? 12 December 1977). Her father (at least he might have been her father) was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class 1870 with oak leaves and her husband (who was her husband) was awarded the Spanish Order of Military Merit. Both awards later became, of course, identified with "the Narzi enemy", directly or indirectly.I want to see HER gongs! (Oops, can I say that? )Your turn, Gerd!BTW, any idea where they are ? A good question, Ed... as usual. Thanks!!! Ch.
Christophe Posted May 6, 2006 Author Posted May 6, 2006 Gerd,You are the winner !!!Your turn now .Cheers.Ch.
Christophe Posted May 6, 2006 Author Posted May 6, 2006 Time and opportunity for updating some statistics :This small game has been launched for more than 6 months now (1st November 2005) , and since :* 28 questions have been asked,* They have generated 339 answers,* This quiz has been viewed more than 3405 times,* 19 Members of the Forum (including myself) have played,* and we are 14 to have correctly answered at least 1 question, with the following number of good answers :* 4 good answers : Bryan (Soviet).* 3 good answers : Christophe.* 2 good answers : Andreas (Alfred), Chuck (in Oregon), Ed (Haynes), Gerd (Becker) and Jan (vatjan).* 1 good answer : Darrell, Dave (Navy FCO), Dudeman, Kim (Kimj), Rick (Stogieman), Steen (Ammentorp) and Wild Card. Thanks to all for your participation!!! Now, let's have fun with the 29th question, Gerd's one !!! Cheers.Ch.
Christophe Posted May 20, 2006 Author Posted May 20, 2006 Just noticed now that this quiz has been moved from the "Soviet & Eastern Block Orders, Medals & Decorations" subforum to the "Soviet & Eastern Block Militaria" one... Any reason for this ? I just hope Members will find it... Ch.
Gerd Becker Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Oops, sorry Christophe, will post a question soon.Gerd
Guest Rick Research Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Subjects range alllllllllll over the place-- hence the non awards specific relocation.It is not as if this is the Gulag, Comraids!
Ed_Haynes Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) Subjects range alllllllllll over the place-- hence the non awards specific relocation.It is not as if this is the Gulag, Comraids! Fair 'nuff, I guess. But "militaria" not the same as ODM. Some of us may not care about bayonets and insigniae.But your call, herr grupperfuhrer -- oops -- tovarich commissar.Gulag, here I come, . . . . Edited May 20, 2006 by Ed_Haynes
Guest Rick Research Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Actually, if you people keep ON with this instead of starting a NEW Thread Nick may need to build a sub-Forum JUST for this! Why, the download time alone now stands at "turkey dinner timing!" EIGHTEEN pages... and counting!!!! I shudder to think what would happen if youze wuz playin' for MONEY!!!!
Christophe Posted May 21, 2006 Author Posted May 21, 2006 Rick,No pb with the new location... Your decision. But, about the download time ? There are in fact only 66 pics in these 18 pages, which is low and similar or comparable to many other threads in the Forum... But, no matter, we will feel comfortable soon with our new "home"... Cheers.Ch.PS : Money ? What's money ? Never have heard about this...
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