USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who were grenadiers?
A
Special troops; soldiers
B
dancing stars
C
friends from high school
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The GRENADIERS originated as storm troopers moving ahead of attacking troops, throwing grenades on the entrenched and barricaded enemy, during the early 17th century. In 1640 AD, the Prussian Army recruited tall and sturdy soldiers to hurl grenades at the enemy.

Detailed explanation-2: -grenadier, soldier particularly selected and trained to hurl grenades. The earliest grenadiers (late 16th century) were not organized in special units, but by the mid-17th century they formed special companies within battalions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Grenadiers is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, formerly part of the Bombay Army and later the pre-independence British Indian Army, when the regiment was known as the 4th Bombay Grenadiers. It has distinguished itself during the two world wars and also since the Independence of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -A grenadier (/ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪər/ GREN-ə-DEER, French: [ɡʁənadje] ( listen); derived from the word grenade) was originally a specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in battle.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Grenadier Guards are one of the most senior infantry regiments in the British Army. Fast and mobile, they specialise in Light Role Infantry operations, often using light vehicles such as quad bikes to get around. They are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at short notice.

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