Answers To Questions

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 28, 27 November 1942, Page 2

Answers To Questions

Lucky 6th TWO WINNERS Congratulations, Miss Peggy G., Palmerston North, and Gnr. G. Wood, of 6th, wh,o tied for first place answering “The Gadfly’s” questions. As you will both see, you didn’t get them all right but you made a good attempt. If Miss Peggy will write in giving her address 5s will be posted (or delivered)immediately, and if Gnr. Wood will contact 2/Lt. M. Kemp he will collect a similar amount. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS With some comments, where necessary. (By “The Gadfly.’’) Question I: The soldier who commanded a British Fleet whs Robert Blake (15991657), Parliamentarian and Admiral. He was elected to the' “Short Parliament,” and in the clash between King' and Parliament, declared for Parliament, and served under Sir John Horner. He had many brilliant military successes, and with Colonels Dean and Popham, was, in 1649, appointed to the command of the fleet, with the 'title “General of the Sea.’’ Questions No. 2: The insignificant lawyer-'who was the father of four kings was Charles Marie de Bonaparte (father of Napoleon). When Napoleon conquered the various kingdoms of Europe, he placed his brothers on the thrones of the vanquished territories. A king-maker, I should say! Question No. 3: You surely guessed this one. There has only been one woman who became a wife the first day of her life.” It was Mother Eve. Being created, she was never born, and wtherefore died before she was born.” ’ Simple, isn’t it? Question No. 4: The nearest city to London is Westminster!- There’s no argument about it! A ten minute walk from the City of London will take you there! Question No. 5: Khaki is so called because it is derived from an Urdu word, meaning dust. It was originally a dust coloured fabric, of the character ot canvas, drill or holland and was used by the British and' native troop's in India. It was first used by the Guides, a mixeu regiment of frontier troops, in 1848. Some of the British troops had khaki uniforms during the Mutiny. Question No. 6: Surely it would be out of place for a civilian to tell a sol dier what every soldier ought to know, but here it is:Unless otherwise ordered, a soldier should ALWAYS carry his rifle UNLOADED. D’you remember what the instructor told you? Question No. 7; It was the right arm that Nelson lost at Santa Cruz. ’ " Question No. 8: It’s quite true Napoleon was NOT a Frenchman, he was a CORSICAN. At the time when his father decided to send him into the army Napoleon was almost entirely ignorant of the French language! Question No. 9: The charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Battle of Balaclava, which, of course, was a phase of the Crimean War. Responsibility for the “blunder” remains obscure. Lord Lucian received orders to prevent the withdrawal oi certain guns taken by the enemy, but the aide carrying the message was killed by the first shell. Lord Cardigan led the charge. Question No. 10: It is generally agreed that the first use of cannon oc curred at the siege of Constantinople by the Turks. On May 29, 1453 they stormed the walls and entered, with the aid. of their gunpowder.