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Offline Jester

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World War 2 Trivia (#22)
« on: March 17, 2004, 09:56:26 PM »
What was "FORCE Z" ?

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Something was suposed to be with it but was absent when it met the enemy. What was it and why?

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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2004, 10:00:45 PM »
Force Z was comprised of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse.  The aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable should have been there but ran aground leaving the force without any air support.
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2004, 05:00:52 PM »
Correct, WELL DONE SAILOR!  !

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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2004, 05:26:34 PM »
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Originally posted by Jester
Correct, WELL DONE SAILOR!  !

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