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WW1 Air Warfare
War that takes place in the air. The craft, pilots, services and tactics of war airfare during the period 1914-1918.
700 Questions
Offering the "King's Shilling" was something of an enticement to lure men into military service many years ago.
The men who accepted the "King's Shilling" were possibly drunk or desperate for the cash and found themselves signed up for a lengthy term in the service of His Majesty.
The practice of offering the "King's Shilling" ceased many years ago and in todays litigious environment of OH&S and EEO, would probably be considered to be coercion, bribery, deceitful, an infringement of civil liberties or, at best, illegal.
What is Al's relationship to Mr.Baumer in the story Bargain?
In the story "Bargain," Al's relationship with Mr. Baumer is one of desperation and negotiation. Al is a struggling father who seeks a deal with Mr. Baumer, who is a wealthy businessman, to secure financial assistance for his family's needs. Their interactions are marked by a power imbalance, as Mr. Baumer holds the resources Al desperately requires, leading to a tense and morally complex exchange between them. Ultimately, their relationship highlights themes of sacrifice and the lengths one will go to for family.
In the beginning, there was nothing. Suddenly, a voice was heard in the distance.
"Falcon... PUUUUUNCH!!"
And that, gentlemen, is how the punch, also known as the universe, was created.
Is there a film of the earls court concert by slade in 1973?
Three segments of the concert are hels by a company in the US of A. It is rumoured that a full copy of the concert is held by at least one member of slade but they are scared to open the film tin for fear of it turning to dust. The only thing that we can hope for is that the company holding the three clips will release it as a special dvd along with interviews with band members, Earls Court emplaoyees at the time and fans who attended the gig.
UNLESS another copy of it miraculously appears from somewhere.....
Did not gain territory for his nation during the peace talks?
"Italy's leader Vittorio Orlando hoped to gain territory for his nation. He was disappointed to find himself largely ignored by other leaders during the peace talks."
What did Billy Bishop do for his country?
He joined the army and served in the RFC. He was one of the top pilots of the war and later helped develop the RCAF
it is belived to be Roy Brown (a Canadian pilot) but has been proved wrong. we don't know for sure who shot him but it was one of the three Austrailian gunmen on the ground, know one knows for sure which one
Hauptmann Wilhelm Reinhard took command of JG1 after Richthofen's death. When Reinhard was killed in a flying accident in July 1918, Oberleutnant Hermann Göring took over.
Why do bombs make whistling sound when they fall from high places?
The bombs don't whistle, the air passing over them at high velocity does.
The whistles are the product of high velocity air current eddies making sound vibrations. Airplanes and whips also make the same types of noises.
How tall was lothar von richthofen?
Lothar was about 6' tall, quite tall for the era. His brother was listed as being 5'7" in one of the records and Lothar was quite a bit taller.
What are advantages of zeppelins?
During the First World War, Zeppelins were prized for their ability to fly high up in the air, for their long range and for their ability to carry heavy loads.
Who was Lionel Baker Jones 1895 to 1923?
Lionel baker Jones was an aviator in ww1 and a military officer in the waziristan conflict
Lionel baker Jones was a ww1 aviator and a military officer in the waziristan conflict. His Father was called Samuel Baker-Jones, his mother was called Edith and his sisters were called Mary and Margerie.His dad died in 1917 when he was still in the first world war. He received the MC(MILITARY CROSS) for an act of bravery in ww1. he died in 1923 aged 27. Kileed by a Patan tribesman in the north west frontier.
What was Billy Bishop's significance in the war?
because he won 16 metal's and he was the first Canadian that to receive Victoria Cross :)
What are the 4 causes of war world 1?
1. Mutual Defense Alliances
Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would bring them into battle. There for, if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them. Before World War 1, the following alliances existed:
-Russia and Serbia
-Germany and Austria-Hungary
-France and Russia
-Britain and France and Belgium
-Japan and Britain
2. Imperialism
Imperialism is when a country increases their power and wealth by adding additional territories under their control. Before World War 1, Africa and parts of Asia were places of contention amongst the European countries. This was especially true because of the raw materials these places could provide. The increasing competition and desire for greater countries led to an increase in confrontation that helped push the world into World War I.
3. Militarism
As the world entered the 20th century, an arms race had begun. By 1914, Germany had the greatest increase in military stock. Great Britain and Germany both largely increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military upbringing began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved to war.
4. Nationalism
Much of the origin of the war was based on the desire of the Slavic people in Bosnia and Herzegovina that no longer wanted be part of Austria Hungary but instead be part of Serbia. In this way, nationalism led them directly to the War. But in a more general way, the nationalism of the various countries throughout Europe contributed not only to the beginning but the extension of the war in Europe. Each country tried to prove their dominance and power
