💜 Battle Of The Loos

Question 1

out of the 21000 killed, how many were killed?

Answer 1

7000

Question 2

how many took part?

Answer 2

around 30 000

Question 3

Name of the famous Piper?

Answer 3

Daniel Laidlaw

Question 4

What did Laidlaw get for his bravery?

Answer 4

the highest honour you can get in the military, a Vicky Cross

Question 5

what was the colour of the bonnets that were over the border?

Answer 5

Blue

Question 6

what happened once the element of surprise was lost?

Answer 6

the German machine guns killed many

Question 7

who did Dan’s playing restore the nerve and encourage to attach and face the gas shellfire?

Answer 7

Kings Own Scottish Borders, 15th Division

Question 8

did the Kings own Scottish Borders take the trench opposite them after hearing some fire pipe playing?

Answer 8

Yess

Question 9

Kitchener had used armies of volunteers many times before this, right?

Answer 9

nope, this was the first major attack he had used them

Question 10

did the re enforcements come quickly?

Answer 10

nope, they were so slow to arrive that when ready to attack again, the Germans were re enforced too

Question 11

year the battle took place

Answer 11

1915

Question 12

battle of loos or battle of the loos

Answer 12

battle of loos

Question 13

how many thirds of casualties were Scottish?

Answer 13

one third