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Compared with figures of expended ammunition from battles of the American Civil War, These figures indicate 1 casualty for every how many shots discharged. (A) 550-600 round per casualty (B) 1150-1200 rounds per casualty (C) 250-300 rounds per casualty (D) 450-500 rounds per casualty ^&grin

The B-17 was called the "Flying Fortress" because of it armament. What was the max number of 0.5 Cal machineguns could the B-17 carry on combat missions?:rolleyes2:

Who was the only US major league baseball player to be KIA in Korea? ^&confuse

Consider one of the best second baseman to ever play the game, this New York Yankee flew A Corsair on 63 combat missions with 323rd Marine Air Group (The "Death Rattlers") in Korea, He also flew combat missions during WW2 in the Solomons & Philippines earning DFCs. Who is he?{eek3}

Who was the youngest US Medal of Honor recipient in the Korean War?{sm2}

Who is the most highly decorated US GI ever in the US military by points system for medals?{sm5}

who was Bernard W, Robinson?^&cool

We all know Ed McMahon as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the Tonight Show. What did he do in WW2?:confused:

What was Eastman Kodak's contribution to the American WW2 effort?:cool:

We all know Louis L'Amour is a great western writer, what did he do in the US Army during WW2?;)

Who was the 1st conscientious objector to win the MOH?:tongue:

What was the "Bly Bombing"?:confused:

Which unit was the 1st all African-American unit to enter combat Europe in WW2?^&cool

Who was the US Army Air Force LT. that defected to the Germans in 1944 by flying his P-38 to Vienna. The Germans put him in charge of a American S.S. unit.{sm5}

Which American college was the only college to lose its entire 1940-1941 starting eleven man football team killed in WW2?{sm2}

During WW2 which US submarine sank itself?{eek3}

In 1935, British engineer Robert Watson-Watt was working on a “death ray” His death ray evolved into what? hint: It was a great help to the Brits. during the Battle of Britain.{sm4}

Who was the only recorded American soldier to fight in both the US Army and the Russian Army during WW2?^&cool

A good Russian WW2 movie on youtube is "The Star" it is subtitled but a good movie.{sm4}

Being a old Marine myself and after watching The Pacific , I went into this book knowing it was going to be a great read. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E.B. Sledge (Sledgehammer) is a great Marine Corps story. The difference in combat for the American Allies in Far East compared...