[Answer] What World War I battle had the most casualties?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What World War I battle had the most casualties?"

...On this day in 1916, a massive joint operation between British and French forces against the Germans occurred in the Somme area in northern France. Dubbed the Battle of the Somme, it was the largest battle of the First World War on the Western Front. More than three million men fought in the battle and one million men were wounded or killed, making it one of the bloodiest battles in human history. The battle also has the distinction of being the first battle fought with tanks. The disastrous Battle of the Somme stretched on for more than four months, with the Allies advancing a total of just five miles.

[Answer] 3. O: 1428-1429, Hundred Years' War. The battle ended in failure for the English and an inspiring victory for the French with Joan of Arc on their side.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. O: 1428-1429, Hundred Years' War. The battle ended in failure for the English and an inspiring victory for the French with Joan of Arc on their side."

...1. Ocana 2. Orl�ans 3. Oudenarde 4. Omdurman In 1428, the Duke of Bedford sent troops to besiege Orl�ans. The English focused on taking out the castle defending it. Both sides held their ground as the French had heavy defenses and were attacking English reinforcements. Under the leadership of Joan of Arc, the French sent a small army to capture the English positions and strongholds. The English were defeated and many people of France were inspired. Thousands of people joined the French army, which started to go north.

[Answer] 4. 1066 is remembered for the death of Harold II in the Battle of Hastings. However, Harold had success earlier in the same year by defeating the Vikings in which battle?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. 1066 is remembered for the death of Harold II in the Battle of Hastings. However, Harold had success earlier in the same year by defeating the Vikings in which battle?"

...1. Highbury 2. Old Trafford 3. Stamford Bridge 4. Anfield Following the death of King Edward (the Confessor), his nephew, Harold Godwinson was crowned as his successor. This was disputed by Harald Hardrada of Norway and William of Normandy, who both prepared to invade, one from the north and the other from the south. Harold remained in the south, prepared to repel William, but had to move his army north quickly when York fell to Harald. The Vikings were defeated on 25 September 1066, but William had taken advantage of Harold's absence and Harold, with his army depleted, was killed on October 14th.

[Answer] 2. The famous Battle of the Boyne, between King James and King William of Orange, took place near Drogheda in what year?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. The famous Battle of the Boyne, between King James and King William of Orange, took place near Drogheda in what year?"

...1. 1960 2. 1874 3. 1701 4. 1690 The Battle of the Boyne took place on July 1st 1690, but is celebrated by Orange men on July 12th. The battle was won by King William, who was a Protestant.

[Answer] 7. In 1815, before news of the Treaty of Ghent reached America, a battle was fought between a hodgepodge army of 4000 men led by Andrew Jackson and 8,000 British soldiers. In what city was this battle fought?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In 1815, before news of the Treaty of Ghent reached America, a battle was fought between a hodgepodge army of 4000 men led by Andrew Jackson and 8,000 British soldiers. In what city was this battle fought?"

...1. New Orleans 2. Baltimore 3. Tampa 4. New York Though fewer than 400 British troops were killed 1,200-1,500 more were wounded. American forces had fewer than 100 men killed or wounded. This battle added to the already widespread fame and popularity of Andrew Jackson. Fighting went on for another month before news of the Treaty of Ghent reached America from Europe.

[Answer] 7. In which African country were Hutu forces continuing to battle the Tutsi-led government in 2003?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In which African country were Hutu forces continuing to battle the Tutsi-led government in 2003?"

...1. Egypt 2. Rwanda 3. Libya 4. Algeria The Rwandan majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king in 1959. This led to ongoing strife which culminated in April 1994 in the genocide of roughly 800,000 Tutsis in April of 1994. The Tutsi rebels defeated the Hutu regime and ended the killing in July of 1994, but still there is no real peace in Rwanda.

[Ans] What Civil War battle caused the most casualties?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What Civil War battle caused the most casualties?"

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was also the costliest battle of the Civil War, with 51,112 casualties (23,049 Union and 28,063 Confederate). Gettysburg was a victory for the Union forces and is considered by many experts to have been the turning point in the Civil War. It marked the last attempt of the Confederates under General Robert E. Lee to invade the north and move the conflict out from the area of Virginia.

[Answer] What Civil War battle caused the most casualties?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What Civil War battle caused the most casualties?"

...The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was also the costliest battle of the Civil War, with 51,112 casualties (23,049 Union and 28,063 Confederate). Gettysburg was a victory for the Union forces and is considered by many experts to have been the turning point in the Civil War. It marked the last attempt of the Confederates under General Robert E. Lee to invade the north and move the conflict out from the area of Virginia.

[Answer] 8. What saying may originally have referred to pirates who were going into battle?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. What saying may originally have referred to pirates who were going into battle?"

...1. armed to the teeth 2. behind the eight ball 3. all balled up 4. blacklisted Pirates were known to carry a weapon in each hand, as well as carry a knife between their teeth as they went into a fight.

[Answer] Who did William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who did William the Conqueror defeat at the Battle of Hastings?"

...The Battle of Hastings was a brutal, bloody battle that lasted all day. The Norman forces of William the Conqueror defeated the armies of King Harold II of England. According to legend, Harold died from an arrow shot to the eye. He was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. After the victory at Hastings, William the Conqueror turned his sights toward London. Rather than fight, the city submitted to the invading Norman forces. Source: History.com

[Answer] The Duke of Wellington is best known for his victory at which battle?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The Duke of Wellington is best known for his victory at which battle?"

...The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. At Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte suffered a defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington, bringing an end to the Napoleonic era of European history. According to Wellington, the battle was "the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life". The defeat at Waterloo ended the First French Empire and the political and military career of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest commanders and statesmen in history.

[Ans] The Duke of Wellington is best known for his victory at which battle?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The Duke of Wellington is best known for his victory at which battle?"

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. At Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte suffered a defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington, bringing an end to the Napoleonic era of European history. According to Wellington, the battle was "the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life". The defeat at Waterloo ended the First French Empire and the political and military career of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the greatest commanders and statesmen in history.

[Answer] 3. The award a soldier in the US Military gets for injuries experienced in battle against enemy forces and for courageous behavior is called a ___ heart.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. The award a soldier in the US Military gets for injuries experienced in battle against enemy forces and for courageous behavior is called a ___ heart."

...1. white 2. yellow 3. purple 4. green The Purple Heart is actually awarded in the name of the President for those "who give their blood in defense of the homeland." These were the words of President George Washington in his order of August 7, 1782. The first actual award of a Purple Heart was granted in February 1932.

[Answer] 5. Which two sides were involved in the Battle of Cannae?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Which two sides were involved in the Battle of Cannae?"

...1. Egypt and Gaul 2. Gaul and Rome 3. Rome and Carthage 4. Carthage and Egypt The battle was fought between the armies of Carthage under Hannibal, and the Roman legions under Lucius Aemilius Paulus and Gaius Terentius Varro.

[Answer] 7. In 1805, a British Royal Navy battle fleet under Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson engaged and defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet. It was a turning point in Napoleon's apparently unstoppable career. Where did this battle take place?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. In 1805, a British Royal Navy battle fleet under Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson engaged and defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet. It was a turning point in Napoleon's apparently unstoppable career. Where did this battle take place?"

...1. Trafalgar 2. Copenhagen 3. Aboukir Bay 4. Cape St Vincent The superior seamanship and gun-handling of the Royal Navy, combined with Nelson's brilliant tactics resulted in a major defeat for Napoleon. The outcome ensured British supremacy at sea for the next 100 years, and led Napoleon to abandon any plans he had for the invasion of Britain. Sadly, Nelson was shot by a French marine sniper during the battle, but lived long enough to know that he had achieved a great victory. The other options were also Nelsonian naval victories.

[Answer] 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?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "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?"

...The tall American officer Major Ferguson could have shot that day was George Washington. Major Ferguson did not shoot him because Washington turned his back to him while in the saddle. His honor would not allow him to shoot an officer in the back. Ironically, Ferguson was killed at Kings Mountain by an American sharpshooter.

Battle of the _______ is an annual food fight and festival in Ivrea, Italy.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Battle of the _______ is an annual food fight and festival in Ivrea, Italy. "

The festival's origins are somewhat unclear. A popular account has it that it commemorates the city's defiance against the city's tyrant, who is either a member of the Ranieri family or a conflation of the 12th-century Ranieri di Biandrate and the 13th-century Marquis William VII of Montferrat.