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Who commands a regiment?
A regiment is commanded by a colonel. A regiment could be divided into two battalions, or from eight to ten companies.
What is the advantages of pals battalions?
When men from a small area decided to enlist, it was difficult not to enlist too, without being ridiculed or called a coward. The main disadvantage was that whole boys battalions could be wiped out on the battlefield. Many villages and city areas suddenly found that a whole generation was no longer there.
What were pals battalions world war 1?
Pal's Battalions were units in the British Army during the first world war. It's basic idea was that people could be enlisted in local recruiting drives in order to fight with their family, friends, etc. The word "pal" meaning friend in British English (:
Why did the soldiers live in the trenches?
Because the deep trenches protected them from bullets and shell fragments that were fired at the soldiers and so that the soldiers could be be seen (as targets).
What were injuries of the soldiers on D-Day?
There were every kind of injuries you could imagine - and many you could not.
How many soldiers are in an infantry brigade?
There is no fixed number and it varies from country to country (in Switzerland and Austria for instance, the numbers could go as high as 11,000 troops), but a brigade is typically composed of two to five battalions (of around 300-1,200 soldiers) , plus supporting elements.
Did soldiers have the ability to transfer to other units or divisions during the war?
Yes They could always request a transfer, but it would only be approved if such a transfer was in the best interest of the service. It works that way in today's military, too, but in peace time a requested transfer is much more likely to be approved than during a conflict.
How many companies did a infantry regiment have in 1976?
By 1976, regiments were no longer standing formations in the Army, and were retained more for the purpose of lineage. How many companies a regiment had depended on how many battalions of the regiment were still standing.. it could be one, it could be more. It also depended on how those battalions were structured.
Differentiate between economic rent and transfer earnings in micro economics?
Transfer Earnings is the amount that the factor could earn in it's best paid alternative employment. Economic rentis the difference between what the factor is earning and what the factor could earn in it's alternative employment.
Who commands a regiment?
A regiment is commanded by a colonel. A regiment could be divided into two battalions, or from eight to ten companies.
What was the standard issue rifle for Union soldiers?
There wasn't one. They used whatever guns they could get, and many soldiers on both sides of The War Between The States used their own guns.
What powers did the confederation have?
They had limited powers. They could make coins, borrow money, make treaties with other countries and the Indians, settle conflicts between the states, and they could ASK states for money and soldiers, but they could not force the states to give money or soldiers, even in an emergency.
What is the advantages of pals battalions?
When men from a small area decided to enlist, it was difficult not to enlist too, without being ridiculed or called a coward. The main disadvantage was that whole boys battalions could be wiped out on the battlefield. Many villages and city areas suddenly found that a whole generation was no longer there.
What powers did the confederation congress have?
They had limited powers. They could make coins, borrow money, make treaties with other countries and the Indians, settle conflicts between the states, and they could ASK states for money and soldiers, but they could not force the states to give money or soldiers, even in an emergency.
How do you transfer Howrse eques between accounts?
You can't. I wish you could. Add me as a friend on howrse, my username is cocogirl20. (answer by pop5).
What is the collective noun for solders?
The collective noun for a group of soldiers could be: Platoon of soldiers. Troop of soldiers. Patrol of soldiers. Squad of soldiers.
What interest do father and son share together story of the soldiers ran away?
The story of the soldiers running away could create a shared interest between a father and son due to its themes of bravery, sacrifice, and honor. They may both appreciate the historical context, discussing the soldiers' motivations and the consequences of their actions. This shared interest could lead to meaningful conversations and bonding between the two.
