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Quiz about Soldiers like other Soldiers
Quiz about Soldiers like other Soldiers

Soldiers like other Soldiers Trivia Quiz


The more things change, the more they stay the same. The equipment and weapons of soldiers have not really changed that much. Not really. The Poilus of the French army were no exception.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
299,540
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
834
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the beginning of the Great War, the Poilu was armed with the rifle he lovingly called l'Belle. It was better known as the what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Poilu seldom used his bidon (canteen) for water. What was his beverage of choice? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 'horizon blue' uniform came about because certain dyes could not be obtained. Before the war, where was the dye purchased? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The French considered soldiers to be soldiers. Some of their best soldiers came from Morocco. Of the soldiers from the French African colonies, the Germans feared these above the rest. Where did they come from? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Trench raiding was a necessity in order to gain information and to impose your will upon the enemy. The British the Germans, and later the Americans, all used it to a high degree. Did the Poilus raid with the same enthusiasm?


Question 6 of 10
6. What type of grenade was the Vivien-Bessière? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Poilu' actually means what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Battle of Verdun was to test the mettle of the French army. Because of the horror of Verdun, these series of fortifications were later erected. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This event is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of the Western Front. Right after the Niville Offensive, a significant portion of the French Army did what? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How were French territorial regiments formed? Hint



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1. In the beginning of the Great War, the Poilu was armed with the rifle he lovingly called l'Belle. It was better known as the what?

Answer: Lebel rifle

The French infantryman used the 8mm Lebel rifle. When first produced in 1886, it was considered one of the finest infantry weapons available. However,it was unsuitable for trench warfare because reloading was too slow.
2. The Poilu seldom used his bidon (canteen) for water. What was his beverage of choice?

Answer: wine

The Poilu's beverage of choice was wine - Pinard to be exact.
3. The 'horizon blue' uniform came about because certain dyes could not be obtained. Before the war, where was the dye purchased?

Answer: Germany

Without enough stocks of dye to make a dark blue uniform, 'horizon blue' was born.
4. The French considered soldiers to be soldiers. Some of their best soldiers came from Morocco. Of the soldiers from the French African colonies, the Germans feared these above the rest. Where did they come from?

Answer: Senegal

The Senegalese had a fierce reputation. German soldiers would always enquire upon entering the line if French colonial troops were present, especially the Senegalese.
5. Trench raiding was a necessity in order to gain information and to impose your will upon the enemy. The British the Germans, and later the Americans, all used it to a high degree. Did the Poilus raid with the same enthusiasm?

Answer: No

The French preferred to dominate no man's land with fire power and to keep sufficient strength in the forward lines.
6. What type of grenade was the Vivien-Bessière?

Answer: a rifle grenade

The Vivien-Bessieres was a rifle grenade which was better known as the VB grenade.
7. 'Poilu' actually means what?

Answer: hairy one

Poilu actually means hairy one. The name became very common after Verdun.
8. The Battle of Verdun was to test the mettle of the French army. Because of the horror of Verdun, these series of fortifications were later erected.

Answer: The Maginot Line

The Great War cost France an entire generation of men. Determined that this should never happen again, they built a folly that became known as the Maginot Line.
9. This event is perhaps one of the best kept secrets of the Western Front. Right after the Niville Offensive, a significant portion of the French Army did what?

Answer: mutinied

After over three long years of fruitless fighting, the horror of Verdun, along with the senseless Niville Offensive, the Poilu had had enough. It had all become so pointless. Bad food, no leave or recreation and a growing casualty list sapped the Poilu of his will to fight.
10. How were French territorial regiments formed?

Answer: from men who had fulfilled their reservist status but were still of military age

Territorial regiments were formed by men who had fulfilled their reservist duty but were still of military age.as the war went on, they were pressed into service.
Source: Author beterave

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