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Quiz about Soldiers like other Soldiers 2

Soldiers like other Soldiers ... 2 Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
299,613

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the standard rifle used by Tommy Atkins? Hint

the Martini-Henry rifle

the Lee Medford rifle

the Lee Enfield rifle

the Webly rifle

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tommy Atkins universally referred to his equipment as his what? Hint

his issue

his gear

his kit

his things

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Question 3 of 10

3. During WWI, Tommy Atkins and his Commonwealth comrades used web gear on a large scale. This web gear was known as what? Hint

P14

P08

P11

P02

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Question 4 of 10

4. They were called 'ladies from hell' by the Germans. Who were they referring to? Hint

the 'Pals' battalions

the Durham Light Infantry

the Highland regiments

the Guards regiments

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Question 5 of 10

5. This regiment is credited with launching the very first trench raid on the Western Front. Hint

the Royal Warwickshire Regiment

the Black Watch

the Gerhwal Rifles

the South Wales Borderers

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1917, what was the most common reason for soldiers' admission to hospital (other than combat wounds)? Hint

dysentery

pneumonia

frostbite

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Question 7 of 10

7. While enduring shelling, rats, lice and boredom, Tommy Atkins had this luxury to look forward to if it was available. Hint

cleaning his kit

guard duty

a rum ration

comfort girls

8. Flies were a constant problem on the Western Front. The front was often littered with unburied bodies, discarded food, and raw sewage. Each division had about 6,000 horses. These horses produced how many tons of manure a day? Hint

100

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Question 9 of 10

9. Troops from the Indian Corps served on the Western Front. By the time of the Somme offensive, they had all been transferred to other theatres of the war. Why? Hint

they were too difficult to control

they were unfamiliar with modern warfare

they were too prone to European diseases

they deserted too frequently

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tommy Atkins was very resourceful. When he was gassed at Ypres, he came up with this idea until gas masks could be rushed to the front. What was his stop-gap measure? Hint

a urine soaked sock

he prayed the rosary

he held his breath

he ran upwind

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the standard rifle used by Tommy Atkins?

Answer: the Lee Enfield rifle

Tommy Atkins used the SMLE rifle, better known as the Short Magazine Lee Enfield. The .303 10 shot Lee Enfield saw service beyond WWII. It was an extremely durable and reliable rifle.

2. Tommy Atkins universally referred to his equipment as his what?

Answer: his kit

Tommy Atkins referred to his equipment as his kit. Gear and issue are terms used by the US Army.

3. During WWI, Tommy Atkins and his Commonwealth comrades used web gear on a large scale. This web gear was known as what?

Answer: P08

P08, better known as Pattern 1908, was introduced as an substitute for leather gear. It is difficult for a novice to figure out how to arrange it. The name 'tangled web' is well earned.

4. They were called 'ladies from hell' by the Germans. Who were they referring to?

Answer: the Highland regiments

The kilted Highland regiments earned this nickname. Initially, the Germans were amused to see the Highland regiments advance upon them wearing kilts. Their fighting prowess, bravery and determination were, however, no laughing matter.

5. This regiment is credited with launching the very first trench raid on the Western Front.

Answer: the Gerhwal Rifles

The Gerhwal Rifles of the Indian Corps launched the first trench raid on the Western Front. It failed and another attempt was made three nights later, which also failed.

6. In 1917, what was the most common reason for soldiers' admission to hospital (other than combat wounds)?

Answer: VD

This was highly embarrassing, not to say deeply shocking. The British Army began fining men and reducing them in rank for catching VD.

7. While enduring shelling, rats, lice and boredom, Tommy Atkins had this luxury to look forward to if it was available.

Answer: a rum ration

When it was available, Tommy Atkins looked forward to this comfort. The SRD container that carried it was regarded as heaven sent.

Answer: 40

Talk about a flies' paradise! It is no surprise that dysentery was a major problem on the Western Front.

9. Troops from the Indian Corps served on the Western Front. By the time of the Somme offensive, they had all been transferred to other theatres of the war. Why?

Answer: they were too prone to European diseases

Northern European winters were something they could not adjust to. Cases of influenza were astounding.

10. Tommy Atkins was very resourceful. When he was gassed at Ypres, he came up with this idea until gas masks could be rushed to the front. What was his stop-gap measure?

Answer: a urine soaked sock

Strange as it sounds, it worked. Running away was often not an option, and holding your breath didn't work.

Source: Author beterave

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