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US Marines Who Received 'The Medal'
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The Congressional Medal of Honor was known as 'The Medal' in the Corps in WWII. This quiz is in honor of those who received it. It is referred to as the CMH in this quiz.
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World War II
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Oct 21 09
147 plays
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Semper Fi, Mac
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US Marines in WWII often said this to one another. This quiz is about those young men who answered the call after Pearl Harbor.
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World War II
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Oct 27 09
237 plays
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British Commandos in WWII
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These remarkable soldiers were one of England's finest during the darkest days of WWII.
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World War II
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 02 09
180 plays
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Semper Fi, Mac: Part 2
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This is part two of US Marine Corps jargon in WWII.
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World War II
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 07 09
204 plays
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M's of the Messier Marathon
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Hi, The famous astronomer Charles Messier compiled a list of objects in the night sky. Today astronomers attempt to locate and identify those objects Messier observed. This annual event is known as the Messier Marathon.
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Other Astronomical Bodies
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 17 08
381 plays
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Waffen SS Atrocities in the West
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Formations of the Waffen SS were superb fighting units. Their record reflects both honor and horror. These are some of the infamous atrocities they were involved in in Western Europe.
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European War
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Difficult
15 Q
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beterave
May 21 09
441 plays
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Forgotten Soldiers ...The Austro-Hungarians
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With so much emphasis placed on the Western Front, we sometimes overlook the fact that the Eastern Front was also a theatre of warfare. this quiz is about the Austro-Hungarian soldier.
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World War I
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 11 08
285 plays
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The Poilu: 1914-18
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The French soldier served with distinction on the Western Front despite enormous hardships. He was a soldier like other soldiers.
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World War I
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
May 25 09
228 plays
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Soldiers like Others ... 3
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The German soldier endured the same hardships that his adversaries endured. He certainly was no superman. He was simply a soldier like other soldiers on the Western Front.
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World War I
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 07 08
537 plays
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The Mist
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Another Stephen King novel turned into a very exciting horror movie.
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Mi - Mo Movies
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Jul 03 09
213 plays
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Custer's Last Stand: The Little Bighorn
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This quiz contains some not so well known facts about Custer's Last Stand.
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U.S. History
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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beterave
Jun 17 09
594 plays
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The Russian Soldier: 1914-17
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The Russian soldier had more obstacles to overcome than any other soldier during the Great War. This quiz is about the Tsar's soldiers.
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World War I
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Difficult
15 Q
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beterave
May 27 09
321 plays
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Men of the Seventh Cavalry
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The 7th Cavalry contained many interesting characters. These are some of the men who served with Custer that fateful day in June.
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U.S. History
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Jun 13 09
264 plays
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Messier Marathon Madness
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Hi,these questions all pertain to the Messier Marathon. The Messier Marathon is an annual event held in the early spring.It is an attempt to identify all of the objects the French astronomer Messier viewed. Enjoy it, Beterave
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Other Astronomical Bodies
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 22 08
264 plays
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Gas!
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Gas was introduced as a weapon on the Western Front. This quiz is about its use and effects.
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World War I
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 26 08
477 plays
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The Canadian Soldier in WWI
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The Canadian soldier served alongside the British and saw extensive action while serving on the Western Front. They, too, were soldiers like other soldiers.
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World War I
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Jan 14 09
234 plays
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US Infantry in WWII
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The US Infantryman was a soldier of liberation in WWII. This quiz is about some intresting facts. Enjoy!
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World War II
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Oct 16 09
411 plays
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The Dough Boy: US Soldiers in WWI
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He was called a Yank and a Dough Boy. The US infantryman served with distinction in WWI. He was a soldier like other soldiers.
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World War I
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Dec 22 08
438 plays
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Something About Telescopes
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I remember getting my first telescope as a lad. Better still, I remember getting several as an adult. Here is some practical knowledge about telescopes in this quiz.
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Outdoor Activities
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Jan 09 09
456 plays
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Soldiers like other Soldiers ... 2
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They were called Tommy Atkins or just plain Tommies. This quiz is about soldiers from Britain and its Commonwealth and Empire who served on the Western Front during WWI.
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World War I
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 29 08
474 plays
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The Fetterman Massacre
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This tragedy was part of Red Cloud's War against white encroachment on Sioux lands.
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U.S. History
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Aug 10 09
153 plays
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Grenades!
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Grenades came into their own during WWI. This quiz looks at some of the types used during the Great War.
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World War I
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Jan 26 09
246 plays
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Scottish Regiments
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This quiz is about the Scottish regiments of the British Empire. It covers the dress, tradition, mottoes, and history. All questions are during Kings Crown period
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U.K. Military
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Difficult
15 Q
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beterave
Aug 04 09
87 plays
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Soldiers like other Soldiers
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The more things change, the more they stay the same. The equipment and weapons of soldiers have not really changed that much. Not really. The Poilus of the French army were no exception.
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World War I
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Tough
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 25 08
405 plays
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Tommy Atkins: 1914-18
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These lads were the best of their generation. They were soldiers on the Western Front.
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World War I
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
May 30 09
288 plays
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The British: Military Mishaps in Empire Building
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It was once said that the sun never sets on British Empire. Military blunders do occur in this endeavor. This quiz covers some of those mishaps.
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U.K. Military
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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beterave
Sep 19 09
138 plays
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The Australian Soldier: 1914-18
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They were the shock troops of the BEF. They were without question remarkable and possessed a style and flair that was unseen on the Western Front.
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World War I
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Difficult
10 Q
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beterave
Feb 04 09
225 plays
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