History Question........

[Jdncowboy]

The Battle of Belleau Wood 1918. The Germans came to call Marines "Teufelhund" which translates to Devildog. They called the Marines this for thier feirce fighting in the in Belleau Wood.

[Phantom Blooper]

Correct Poolee Jdncowboy..........

In the Belleau Wood fighting in 1918, the Germans received a thorough
indoctrination in the fighting ability of Marines which they could have used
to forewarn their axis partner, Japan, in 1941. Fighting through supposedly
impenetrable woods and capturing supposedly un-takeable terrain, the men of the 4th Marine Brigade struck terror in the hearts of the Germans.


The persistent attacks delivered with unbelievable courage soon had the Germans referring to Marines as the "Teufelhunden" meaning "fierce fighting dogs of legendary origin" or as popularly translated "Devil Dogs."

[HurricaneRJ]

I got one.

Q: What was the Marine Corps offical Mascot before the Bulldog?

[Chumley]

1) The enlisted pay grade of E-9 is equated to what rank in the USMC?
(This may be a trick question...hmmmm.)

2) Who is the senior enlisted member of the NAVY (also an E-9)?

[HurricaneRJ]

1. Master Gunnery Sergeant?

2. Master Cheif Petty Officer of the Navy.

Number one is confusing as hell.

[Jdncowboy]

1) It could be:
- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Sergeant Major
- Master Gunnery Sergeant

[Phantom Blooper]

An un-official mascot during WWI was an anteater "Jimmy the Coati" for 5th Marines.

[Chumley]

Hurricane - Yes on #2 1/3 correct on #1

Jdncowboy Yes on #1.

Hurricane - I'm stumped and Google isn't helping...Are you going for "Ol' Gimlet Eye", the Eagle as the first mascot?

[HurricaneRJ]

My recruiters told us that the Doberman Pincher was the Offical Marine Corps mascot before the Bulldog was used.

I don't know the exact date it was changed.

[Chumley]

When would you salute any enlisted Marine?

(Boot Camp, Ceremonies and Parades are not acceptable answers.)

[HurricaneRJ]

Only if he is the Medal of Honor Recpient?

[Chumley]

Roger that Hurricane! A MOH recipient is saluted just like an officer.

[Chumley]

A "truck" is found on every US militarty installation. Where is it and what's inside?

(here's a hint - it has no tires)

[Phantom Blooper]

A "truck" is found on every US militarty installation. Where is it and what's inside?



http://www.snopes.com/military/flagball.asp

[HurricaneRJ]

Nevermind. Thats a nice piece of information, thats the type of stuff I like to learn.