3rd Cumulative WW2 History Quiz

[privatehudson]

Looks like the Humber was still used at Arnhem after being nicked in Normandy but it still wasn't the first to cross as the Pumas went over in the lead

Kershaw doesn't state which of the cars were in the lead when they crossed the bridge though, only when they started off, probably because nobody knows for sure. It's probably impossible to determine which was the first over the bridge to be frank, but it's certainly more within his style to have been the first in the attack, so I'd go with the Humber myself. The Pumas were probably the first through the British positions, but it's possible also that Grabner may have lead the attack and stopped near the other side of the bridge to ensure he could keep control of the following vehicles. If he'd simply smashed right through like the Pumas he'd have no idea what was happening to those behind him and in effect would be abandoning them.

Anyway this is all rather pedantic, the answer wasn't exact but at least people know of one more unsual aspect of this unique battle

 

[Asclepius]

Anyway this is all rather pedantic, the answer wasn't exact but at least people know of one more unsual aspect of this unique battle

Agreed! I say post another question. Debate and attempted answers are better than no one even trying.

 

[FriendlyFire]

Hudson why dont you track down some surviving veterans who were actually there.

 

[nonconformist]

Question !

 

[cidknee]

who has the next ??

 

[FriendlyFire]

who has the next ??

Hudson !
Maybe hes trying to track down a ww2 veteran in order to ummm... vindicate hes previous question ?

 

[Asclepius]

Maybe he's gone AWOL?

Another picture question to tide you over until he returns:

Which city had its main square named as shown? Extra points if you can name the building and give any extra info.

EDIT: Piccy removed

 

[FriendlyFire]

Ahahahaha Looks like the sign writers failed to plan letter spacing correctly given the Huge L and then the tiny type as they try to fit the entire word in.

The entire sign is also off center, they also made the mistake of using three different sized letters.

Finally they hanged the sign incorrectly (its also off center in relation to the building)

EDIT: oh well as they say "war is hell"
(Given the architecture of the building iam pretty sure i know the city, I'll let others have fun guessing)

 

[Asclepius]

Ahahahaha Looks like the sign writers failed to plan letter spacing correctly given the Huge L and then the tiny type as they try to fit the entire word in.

The entire sign is also off center, they also made the mistake of using three different sized letters.

Finally they hanged the sign incorrectly (its also off center in relation to the building)

Ho, ho... When I said extra info, I was thinking of something other than sign-writing skills

EDIT: oh well as they say "war is hell"
(Given the architecture of the building iam pretty sure i know the city, I'll let others have fun guessing)

How very gallant. If nobody else guesses, then the floor is yours to take a stab.

 

[cidknee]

that wouldnt happen to be Kursk would it?

 

[Asclepius]

that wouldnt happen to be Kursk would it?

Nope. Try again!

 

[nonconformist]

Peenemuende?

Platz Der Liebstandarte-named after the LSAH no doubt.

 

[Serutan]

I don't remember the WWII name, but is that Wolfsburg? And the building
the Volkswagenwerk?

 

[Hornblower]

The building looks very industrial Soviet bloc. Could it be an occupied city in the SU?

 

[Wotan]

Tractor factory in Stalingrad?

 

[Asclepius]

Nope it's not Peenemünde.
Yes. It is named after the division LSSAH. It was involved in VERY heavy fighting here.

Nope it's not Wolfsburg either, but that is a Kübelwagen

The building does indeed look very Soviet industrial
...but it's not the Tractor Factory.

Hint: At the time this building was built it was considered an iconic piece of architecture. Reflecting the unique style of Soviet constructivism; it actually still stands to this day...

 

[Wotan]

Kharkov? Havn't got a clue about the buildings name if so.

 

[Asclepius]

Yes, Sir! Kharkov it is.

This is a photo of the North entrance to the Dzerzhinsky Square through the Gosprom building in the center of Karkhov. Captured after very heavy fighting by the 1 SS Panzer-Grenadier Division Adolf Hitler during what is known as the 3rd battle for Kharkov. The division was so pleased with its achievement that it renamed the square in honour of the division.

The Gosprom building was a huge complex of government buildings and factories covering a vast area.

A very good review of the battle nicked from the same After the Battle magazine I took the question from can be found here: Third Battle of Kharkov

EDIT: Piccy's removed

Your turn!

 

[Wotan]

Thanks. Will try to find a suitable question ASAP.

 

[Hornblower]

I can see why it was considered a construction marvel but boy is it ugly! Taking a complex like that would have been horrendous to both attackers and defenders.