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Old 22-07-12, 02:12 PM
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Default The British Soldier in France Quizz

For those having some time to waste today.
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/qu...221d5bad8.html

Following the answers, there are more quizz of the same type at the bottom of the page.

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Old 23-07-12, 04:02 AM
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Good one, Jo.
I just got 5/10, a pass?
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Old 23-07-12, 12:30 PM
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Have you tried the other quizz at the bottom of the page ?
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Old 23-07-12, 04:57 PM
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I'm embarrassed to say I only got 3/10. Guess I should buy the book and study it? Jankers for a week now!
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Old 23-07-12, 05:06 PM
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I just tried the Britain at war.........10 out of 10....... My history teacher would be proud of me......

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Old 25-07-12, 07:15 AM
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14 out of 15 on Scottish Regiments!
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Old 25-07-12, 12:06 PM
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Let me try that one 2LBH, and let you know.

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Old 25-07-12, 12:34 PM
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I can't open the links, Simon can you link to the Britain at War quiz, on here, please?

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Old 25-07-12, 12:54 PM
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Hi Phil, try this.

http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/wor..._military.html
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Old 25-07-12, 02:06 PM
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Thanks mate
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Old 25-07-12, 02:14 PM
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I only got 6/10. I didn't know about the car, top hat, saratoga or contemptibles
I got 10/10 on 'all things (british) military 1' and 10/10 on 2 too.
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Old 25-07-12, 08:47 PM
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Thanks, I tried some of them this morning. I had a 50/50 on the SAS and 9/10 on the Regiments of the British Army (got #9 wrong, damn fusiliers!)
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Old 25-07-12, 10:03 PM
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I just did British Regiments and got all three yeomanry questions wrong!! disgraceful
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