The Wwii Quiz Part 1

If sanctioned by the Quiz Supervisor, I will withdraw this question as there has been no action on it.

I am prepared to let any other member post the next question.


Geoff

 

Originally posted by spidge@Aug 7 2005, 12:40 PM
If sanctioned by the Quiz Supervisor, I will withdraw this question as there has been no action on it.

I am prepared to let any other member post the next question.


Geoff
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Quiz supervisor's reply

A point not covered by the rules, which I will amend as soon as I can.

Seems OK to me, so the question is withdrawn and the quiz is open to allcomers for a new question.

Can you post the answer, or esle we will never know.

 

Answer to the withdrawn question is:

Lieutenant Commander Francis Brown


Lost Subs USS S-39 & USS S-44

 

I'll jump in with a new question then.

Which World War Two head of state still holds a position of power in his government today?

 

Might that be Carlos Romulo, of the Philippines?

 

Originally posted by Kiwiwriter@Aug 7 2005, 11:50 PM
Might that be Carlos Romulo, of the Philippines?
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Incorrect. The person concerned was Head of State during World War Two and is alive and well today running the government of his country.

 

Are you referring to the Dalai Lama?

 

Cold.

I'd suggest you look at Europe.

 

King Michael of Romania?

 

Originally posted by spidge@Aug 8 2005, 12:55 PM
King Michael of Romania?
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Getting warm

 

Originally posted by smc66+Aug 8 2005, 02:14 PM-->(smc66 @ Aug 8 2005, 02:14 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-spidge@Aug 8 2005, 12:55 PM
King Michael of Romania?
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Getting warm
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[/b]King juan Carlos of Spain?

 

Originally posted by morse1001+Aug 8 2005, 02:56 PM-->(morse1001 @ Aug 8 2005, 02:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by smc66@Aug 8 2005, 02:14 PM
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King Michael of Romania?
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Getting warm
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King juan Carlos of Spain?
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Going cold again

 

Prince Franz Joseph of Liechtenstein?

 

Originally posted by Kiwiwriter@Aug 8 2005, 03:09 PM
Prince Franz Joseph of Liechtenstein?
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Brrr it's getting a bit chilly in here.

 

King Zog of Albania?

 

Simeon 11 of Bulgaria!

 

Originally posted by spidge@Aug 8 2005, 04:32 PM
Simeon 11 of Bulgaria!
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Correct answer. Simeon was Head of State of Bulgaria between 1943 on the death of his father Boris III and 1946 when he was ousted by the Communists. Now known as Simeon Saxecoburgski he was elected Prtime Minister of Bulgaria a couple of years ago, a position he still holds.

 

Thanks smc66.

That Saxe Coburg Gotha family tree is a beaut.

Love the "ski" on the end.


ANY MEMBER PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK THE NEXT QUESTION

 

Thanks spidge.

What was the informal name for the Allied air units operating from Henderson Airfield on Guadalcanal during the Solomons campaign?

 

I am going to hold off on this one however if it is what I am thinking of, the name in Australia would have a different meaning to that of the US.

By the way Dac, are you aware they are trying to change the name of Henderson Field again. They have already renamed it Honiara International / Henderson Field so it wont take much to drop it off the end!