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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 15, 2023 22:58:36 GMT
This is from now on the official Tactician thread to apply and also serves as a chatroom for members of the group.
To join you must pass a quiz of 4 questions. The categories for the quiz are: Ancient (covering Persian Empire up to fall of Rome), Medieval (From fall of Rome to discovery of America), Renaissance (from discovery of America to American Revolution), Industrial (from American Revolution to end of WW1) and Modern (Interwar and up)
You only need a 3/4 to get in, and you are granted a retake if you fail.
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 15, 2023 23:00:01 GMT
Eugene V. Debs I recall you wanted to retake the quiz, which era would you like to quiz on?
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Post by Kliment Jefremovitš Vorošilov on Jul 15, 2023 23:12:34 GMT
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Post by Eugene V. Debs on Jul 16, 2023 7:27:51 GMT
Eugene V. Debs I recall you wanted to retake the quiz, which era would you like to quiz on? I'd like to take the Modern era. |
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 14:29:53 GMT
Alright. 1. What was the heavy cavalry of the Macedonian army during the conquests of Phillip and Alexander? (Two possible answers) 2. In what biome were Varus and his legions trapped and massacred by German warriors? 3. What defensive formation became frequently used in Rome, involving the surrounding of a unit with shields to increase protection against arrows and javelins? 4. What was the name of the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps and nearly took Rome? |
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Post by Kliment Jefremovitš Vorošilov on Jul 16, 2023 14:34:38 GMT
Alright. 1. What was the heavy cavalry of the Macedonian army during the conquests of Phillip and Alexander? (Two possible answers) 2. In what biome were Varus and his legions trapped and massacred by German warriors? 3. What defensive formation became frequently used in Rome, involving the surrounding of a unit with shields to increase protection against arrows and javelins? 4. What was the name of the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps and nearly took Rome? 1. Companion and Thessalian cavalry. The Companions were the King's personal Macedonian cavalry which were on the right wing if I recall correctly. Thessalian cavalry was also part of Alexander's army. 2. Thick forest. I'm not a geography expert, but a thick dark German forest. 3. Testudo 4. Hannibal Barca |
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 14:36:20 GMT
Eugene V. Debs I recall you wanted to retake the quiz, which era would you like to quiz on? I'd like to take the Modern era. 1. What was the name of the offensive in which the German army nearly repulsed the British-American troops out of Belgium/Eastern France in WW2? (Two possible answers) 2. What deadly substance was used by the US Military in order to kill/drive off Vietnamese communist forces during the Vietnam War? 3. Which WW2 theatre was known for the incompetence of its Generals and its harsh climate in certain areas, leading to it being a meatgrinder for both sides? 4. What was the name of the two Atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? |
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 14:37:41 GMT
Alright. 1. What was the heavy cavalry of the Macedonian army during the conquests of Phillip and Alexander? (Two possible answers) 2. In what biome were Varus and his legions trapped and massacred by German warriors? 3. What defensive formation became frequently used in Rome, involving the surrounding of a unit with shields to increase protection against arrows and javelins? 4. What was the name of the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps and nearly took Rome? 1. Companion and Thessalian cavalry. The Companions were the King's personal Macedonian cavalry which were on the right wing if I recall correctly. Thessalian cavalry was also part of Alexander's army. 2. Thick forest. I'm not a geography expert, but a thick dark German forest. 3. Testudo 4. Hannibal Barca Correct. By the way, by "two possible answers" I meant you only had to give one, I was looking for Companions or their Greek name, the Hetairoi. But I will still take it as a correct answer. 4/4 |
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Post by yesildal on Jul 16, 2023 16:45:20 GMT
I'm good in all categories, you can ask any category you want
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 17:10:20 GMT
I'm good in all categories, you can ask any category you want It would be better if you just said one. |
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Post by yesildal on Jul 16, 2023 17:56:22 GMT
I'm good in all categories, you can ask any category you want It would be better if you just said one. Ancient |
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 18:40:05 GMT
yesildal, 1. What defensive formation was used by some Celts and Britons and was later adopted by Vikings, involving the use of Shields to defend against projectiles and enemy charges? 2. What Roman General was able to defeat Carthage at the Battle of Zama? 3. What famous Greek scientist was the protagonist of a legend in which he struck down Roman ships with reflections of the sun? 4. Who was the first King of Kings of the Persian Empire, also the founder of said nation?
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Post by yesildal on Jul 16, 2023 19:01:18 GMT
yesildal, 1. What defensive formation was used by some Celts and Britons and was later adopted by Vikings, involving the use of Shields to defend against projectiles and enemy charges? 2. What Roman General was able to defeat Carthage at the Battle of Zama? 3. What famous Greek scientist was the protagonist of a legend in which he struck down Roman ships with reflections of the sun? 4. Who was the first King of Kings of the Persian Empire, also the founder of said nation? 1. ? 2.Scipio africanus 3.Arshimet 4. Great Kiros |
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Post by Ludwig von Mises on Jul 16, 2023 19:33:48 GMT
yesildal , 1. What defensive formation was used by some Celts and Britons and was later adopted by Vikings, involving the use of Shields to defend against projectiles and enemy charges? 2. What Roman General was able to defeat Carthage at the Battle of Zama? 3. What famous Greek scientist was the protagonist of a legend in which he struck down Roman ships with reflections of the sun? 4. Who was the first King of Kings of the Persian Empire, also the founder of said nation? 1. ? 2.Scipio africanus 3.Arshimet 4. Great Kiros Yes, you get through. Question one's answer is "Shield Wall" and I would have taken "Schiltrom" too |
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Post by yesildal on Jul 16, 2023 19:38:16 GMT
Thanks!
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