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Which South African soldier / statesman fought against the British in the Boer War, then on the side of the allies in both World Wars, and was instrumental in the founding of the League of Nations in 1919? Which famous Hollywood actor (not including Presidents) had the highest military rank as a Brigadier General in the US Army Reserve? Great Britain declared war on Germany after they invaded which country in 1939? After which war did Britain gain Ceylon. Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago? Which country declared war on Britain in 1812? Which is the oldest regiment of the regular British Army? Ride of the Valkyries is the official quick march of which branch of the British Army? In British army what ranks between Major General and Colonel? In the British Army, what rank falls between Major General and Colonel? In the British Army, which commissioned rank is indicated by a crown on each shoulder? What is the trade of a British Army soldier with a white horseshoe on his arm? In the British and American armies, what rank is between a General and a Major-General ? Which city was the site of the dervish rebellion and the death of the British General Gordon in 1885? In the British Royal Navy, which rank is between Captain and Rear-Admiral? What brutal dictator seized power in Cambodia? Apart from the USA, Canada and British possessions, which other country from the Americas actively took part in WW2, declaring war on the Axis countries in 1942? Who led the Muslim forces who captured Jerusalem on this day in 1187, thus ending 88 years of crusader rule of the city? What was the name of the series of religiously sanctioned military campaigns between 1095 and 1291 waged by much of Latin Christian Europe to restore Christian control of the Holy Land? Who served in the Crimean War (1854 - 56), was responsible for suppressing the Taiping rebellion in China in 1860, was governor of the Sudan 1877 - 79, and died there? Which place between York and Knaresborough in the UK was the site of a decisive battle in 1642 when Cromwell defeated Royalist forces? Which Scottish leader was finally beaten at Culloden? Which battle is known as 'Custer's Last Stand'? Who was the wing commander who led the 'Dambusters' bomber raids in 1943? Who owned the black labrador that was killed on the evening of the Dam Busters raid? Who was Commander-in-Chief of American ground forces in planning the invasion of France in 1944 and Commander of the US 1st Army on D Day? In which battle did Edward the Black Prince 'win his spurs'? What was the surname of the President of Egypt at the time? Where did Scottish patriot William Wallace lead soldiers to a defeat of the English in 1297? In 1314, Robert the Bruce and a small Scottish army inflicted a massive defeat on a huge English army at Bannockburn. Who was the leader of the English forces ? Led by Ethan Allen, The Green Mountain Boys, c.1764-1776, established which US state, defeating the British provinces New York and New Hampshire? Edward I of England defeated whose forces at Falkirk on 22 July 1298? Who was King of France from 1643 to 1715? Which battle between England and France was fought in August 1346? Who led the Free French forces during World War II? During which battle of 1876 did the Sioux Indians massacre George Custer's Seventh Cavalry Regiment? In WW2 Operation Yellow was the codename for the German invasion of which country? In 1915, which Balkan nation joined W.W.I., on the side of the Central Powers (i.e. Germany), by declaring war on Serbia? On Aug 23, 1939, Germany signed a non-aggression pact with what other country, paving the way for the Nazi invasion of Poland? What 1943 WWII battle between Germany and the Soviet Union remains to this day the largest series of armored clashes ever? September 1, 1939 saw the start of World War II when Germany invaded what country? Which former Gestapo boss was sentenced to life imprisonment in July 1987 for crimes against humanity during World War II? The Battle of Rain, or Lech, on April 15th 1632 in which the Swedes under Gustavus Adolphus beat the forces of the Holy Roman Empire was part of which war? In 1989, there was a peaceful transfer of power to non-Communist governments in East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and which other country?