Archive for October, 2009

What role did artillery play in World War One?

I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find how Artillery was used, or how it affected the outcome hello " The war of 1914-18 was an artillery war. Artillery was the battle winner, artillery was what caused the greatest loss of life, the most dreadful wounds and the deepest fear" note that prior to 1914 , [...]

Are women allowed in the Royal Horse Artillery?

I only ask this because I didn’t think they were, but the other day I saw a parade and one of the lieutenants was a woman. And I know it was the Royal Horse Artillery, because my father used to be in it. Can anyone tell me what’s right, and why? Thanks. Women are allowed [...]

Are women allowed in the Royal Horse Artillery?

I only ask this because I didn’t think they were, but the other day I saw a parade and one of the lieutenants was a woman. And I know it was the Royal Horse Artillery, because my father used to be in it. Can anyone tell me what’s right, and why? Thanks. Women are allowed [...]

how many soldiers make up a troop and what is the difference the in the ranking of soldiers?

definitions for military troop and military soldier, batallion, platoon? Google "FM3-21.5" drill and ceremony…you will find the answers you are looking for.

how many soldiers make up a troop and what is the difference the in the ranking of soldiers?

definitions for military troop and military soldier, batallion, platoon? Google "FM3-21.5" drill and ceremony…you will find the answers you are looking for.

What is the difference between a tank and self propelled artillery?

Well, I’m reading stuff about fighting vehicles since WWI, and the authors treatartillery mounted as part of a vehicle (like katyusha rockets and howitzers) as one kind of item, and tanks (including MBTs and heavy tanks) as a completely different one. I would have thought tanks to be a subset of SPA, not a wholly [...]

What’s the tactical difference between artillery and air strikes?

What’s better and why? Or is one better for one situation, and the other better for another? Artillery is cheaper but you have to be in range Air strike can Be delivered any time or place like the Beginning of the Iraq War the B2′s took off from the US made there Strikes

which wii game should i buy?

Im trying to find a fun wii game, that i can set records, score points, or just beat someone else in. Im looking at these games- Mario Sonic olympic games Mario super sluggers Batallion Wars 2 Bloom Blox Which one of the above is the funnest and which should i buy? I THINK MARIO SONIC [...]

Which water gun is best?

This saturday our Rotc batallion is having soaker wars. We’re basically playing capture the flag with super soakers. Theres going to be atleast 80 people with all super soakers. I’ve owned water guns before but they’ve all gotten old and worn out. I want to buy a new one that would give me an advantage [...]

Can you transfer from Army Infantry To an Army Ranger Battalion?

Some of you may be familiar with my first question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkGrCSCveS7JSrIDZLzCMPHsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090904191558AAebaCq I want to be a Ranger more than anything and since that post my PT scores are now: 100 push ups in 2 Minutes 70-75 Sit Up in 2 Minutes 13:30 2 Mile Run 40.14 5 Mile Run I have not been able to [...]