Mythbusters did an episode on this very subject. They proved that it could have worked and would have been near impossible to sink. It would have also been the only ship in the tropics with the crew working in Parkas and long underwear! :D

Well done, sir. This makes up for the José Ferrer faux pas. Here's your cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...lgian_Gate.jpg

What is this? Where was it used? Was it successful?

Hmmm. Some sort of underwater anti-tank or anti-landing craft device?

You're on the right track, Torplexed.

Hey! Do you want an MP3 of The Chipmunks performing an Andrews Sisters song?

Nah...that's okay Captain S. I think this Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy will just content himself with gazing upon the Andrews' gams. :cool:

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anti tank obstical... looked for anti tank obstial and got some info on something called a cointet element, the page also called it a belgian gate.

HEY!!!! Quit looking at them gams! I saw 'em first! (You ain't nivver heard the Sisters done this way.)

Well, Task Force. You got part of the question right. It IS a Belgian Gate. But, in order to get the entire cookie, you have to answer all of the question.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

How many Hershey's Kisses make a pound? You may research this all by yourself, but be sure you dispose of the evidence.:03:

I believe it is 95 Hershey Kisses = 1lb

:D

If Squidy wanted that in Troy pounds you would need to remove about 2. :o

What's troy pounds? I know i could just look it up, but, I'm on vacation so :O:

Troy weight is customarily used for precious metals, black powder, and gem stones.

1 Avoirdupois pound (lb) is equal to 1.215278 Troy pound.

I was just janking Squid's chain.:DL

No wonder our piano player is missing -- he CLAIMS he's on vacation.

Yes, Chad, 95 kisses make one pound. But, that's the plain versions.

Here's yer cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

How many FULL-SIZED Go 229s exist today? (Careful, this is a trick question.)

Well, I'll go with 1.

The one at Planes of Fame is a glider (HO IV).

There is an airframe at National Air and Space, but all the pics show it without wings.

So, that leaves the full size replica that Northrop built to test if it was the first stealth fighter. Which they found that if it was coming in on the deck that the British Chain Home radar would have missed it.

Has "Hitler's Stealth Fighter" aired on Nat Geo yet?

You KNEW! I knew it!

NorthropGrumman won't release the actual figures, but you have to consider that the wings were wooden and Chain Home was a primitive radar. BTW, the wings at the Paul Garber facility are stored separately.

Here's your cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

What division became known as Gespenster-Division (the "Ghost Division") and why? Who commanded it? Pix, pls.

Started life as the 2nd Light Division, before the invasion of France it was renamed the 7th Panzer Division under Erwin Rommel. Called 'ghost' during the overrun of France because it was never where the German High Command thought it was.

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The 7th Panzer Division moved with great speed through France and covered vast distance. During the Battle of France, the 7th Panzer Division earned the name of the Gespensterdivision (German:"Ghost/Phantom Division") because of this speed and because nobody seemed to know where it was, not even the German High Command. Rommel had a "lead from the front" attitude and would sometimes cut communications with High Command if wished not to be disturbed. His behavior showed confidence in the blitzkrieg concept; his success and favor with Hitler would prevent repercussions from his insubordination to the High Command. Nevertheless, Rommel was criticized by staff for being difficult to contact and locate. Rommel described the French Campaign in his letters to his wife as "a lightning Tour de France"

The insignia on the armored vehicle was used from 1941 - 1945, but not at Kursk.

Well done, sir. Here's your cooke.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

Your unit always marches last in the National Day celebrations because of its slow march cadence. Because of that, your unit also supplies its own band. Your unit never divides its formation when passing by the National Monument because your unit preserves its integrity. Your song has something to do with blood sausage.

What unit are you in and what distinctive uniform article do you wear? Pix, pls.

HINT:

The National Day takes place in July.

'NOTHER HINT:

Dien Bien Phu

Le Boudin is the official march of the French Foreign Legion.
*Le Boudin is type of blood sausage or black pudding*

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Man, that was like pulling teeth! Well done, Kirk. Here's your cookie.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

OK, in the same vein, what happened at Dien Bien Phu? (Your response should be a bit more detailed than a study guide.)