The official AHF WW2 in Africa & the Med quiz thread

Jon G. · Post by **Jon G.** » 03 Feb 2005 08:42

Hmm, I got this one easily, so I will pose an easy question. The Mediterranean saw a unique recipient of the George Cross. 'Who' was it?

David W · Post by **David W** » 03 Feb 2005 11:28

The island of Malta

Jon G. · Post by **Jon G.** » 03 Feb 2005 17:29

Correct! Your turn, David!

David W · Post by **David W** » 03 Feb 2005 17:39

Name the first commander of 21st Panzer Division to be killed in action please.

G. Trifkovic · Post by **G. Trifkovic** » 04 Feb 2005 01:25

Gen.maj. Georg von Bismarck?

Gaius

David W · Post by **David W** » 04 Feb 2005 09:48

Is the RIGHT answer!!

G. Trifkovic · Post by **G. Trifkovic** » 04 Feb 2005 13:28

Thank you Mr.W .Now,let's see...

What was the name of the officer who led commando attack on Rommel's HQ on 17th November,1941?

Gaius

Miha Grcar · Post by **Miha Grcar** » 04 Feb 2005 15:41

Finnally a question I know the answer to!!

Lt. Col. Geoffrey Keyes

best,
Nibelung

G. Trifkovic · Post by **G. Trifkovic** » 04 Feb 2005 16:24

Right on the head,mr. Nibelung! Your turn.

Cheers,

GAius

Miha Grcar · Post by **Miha Grcar** » 04 Feb 2005 16:48

Thank you Gaius!

What was the name of the Italian general who was killed on December 9th 1940 during the British counterattack at Sidi Barrani?

best,
Nibelung

wright61 · Post by **wright61** » 04 Feb 2005 16:58

General Pietro Maletti

Miha Grcar · Post by **Miha Grcar** » 04 Feb 2005 17:00

The answer is correct, carry on!

best,
Nibelung

wright61 · Post by **wright61** » 04 Feb 2005 17:18

Name the commander of the Italian garrison at Tobruk in january 1941

Sidi Rezegh · Post by **Sidi Rezegh** » 05 Feb 2005 06:46

General Pitassi Mannella, commander of the 22nd Corps.

wright61 · Post by **wright61** » 05 Feb 2005 09:27

Correct