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1. The term 'sniper' has its origins in British India. What is a 'snipe'?
2. During the Revolutionary War, British Major Patrick Ferguson could have shot and killed a tall American officer during the battle of Brandywine Creek. Who was this officer he could have shot?
3. American militiaman Timothy Murphy dispatched British General Fraser at Freeman's Farm. Where was Private Murphy when he fired?
4. Berdan's Sharpshooters were Union specialists at skirmishing, scouting and sniping. What color uniforms did they wear?
5. Union Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sniper. During which battle was he killed?
6. The SMLE rifle was the standard firearm used by British and Commonwealth Forces. It was not suitable for precision shooting. What firearm did they use in its place?
7. Next to nothing is known about German marksmen of the Great War. Why did this happen?
8. During WWII, Soviet Lieutenant Lyudmila Pavlichenko was a female sniper who dispatched over 300 German soldiers. What was her 'specialty'?
9. Sergeant Carlos Hathcock was known as 'white feather'. He was able to spot and shoot the Vietnamese sniper known as the Apache. How was he able to do identify this sniper?
10. Sharpshooters use a specialized suit in their craft. What is this suit called?
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