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How tall is the flagpole at Iwo Jima?
627 feet.
Did they have ballpoint pens in World War 2?
YES: the Esterbrook pen company manufactured early ball point pens starting 1938 and many were given to WW2 British pilots because they worked better at high altitudes. The ball point pen was introduced into the general consumer market after WW2. The ball point pen was invented by a Hungarian (circa 1889) and called the Biro after it's inventor.
What is a sharp blade fixed in to the top of a rifle called?
it's a bayonet, and was used during the Civil War to stab enemies
What was the top secret dispatch drawn up by American diplomats in Europe that called for seizing Cuba from Spain?
Ostend Manifesto
Was the movie top gun based on a true incident?
The Navy does have a program called "Top Gun". It was at NAS Miramar, CA but now is at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. But the rest of the movie was just made up.
What is the ball called on top of a flagpole called in military terms?
A simple ball or plate on top of a flagpole is called a truck. More elaborate designs can be called a finial.
What is the ball atop a flagpole called?
The ball atop a flagpole is called a truck. Contrary to legend, it contains no bullets, matches, wheat, or other items.
What geometric shape represents a flagpole?
That would be 2 shapes counting the top ball... The actual pole would be a Cylinder The ball on top would be a Sphere
If the brass ball on top of the flagpole falls will it break?
The brass ball on top of a flagpole is designed to be durable and withstand normal weather conditions. However, if it falls from a significant height, it may break upon impact with the ground or another hard surface.
What is the ball on the top of a flagpole called in military terms?
just the right answerThe ball is called a "truck". There is NOTHING in the ball. Anyone who thinks there is a bullet, a grain of wheat, a match, etc in that ball is having their leg pulled (see urban legends). The ball is to keep the flag from getting suck on top of the pole when the wind blows. Think about it. Slight Correction:Actually, it's properly called a "finial." A "truck" is the bolt that holds the finial to the pole, but has become commonly used to refer to the finial, especially in military communities.As far of the myths of what they contain, I'm going to get a flagpole, and fill the finial with a razor, a match and a bullet. It's a great legend, though absurd.From Experience:I have the truck and ball that came off the top of a 68 foot high flagpole from a WWII military base. I was involved with removing the pole, so I know the ball is real.It is copper and approximately 7.5 inch in diameter. And there are at least two things in the ball. Something light and something heavier. I would guess it to be a razor blade and a bullet.The right ANSWER is:The ball is usually called a finial. A truck is the stationary or revolving part that has a pulley that the halyard (rope) goes through. The finial ball or eagle is screwed into the top of the truck assembly. The finial is actually any thing mounted to the top of the truck such as a ball, eagle, cross or star or any other symbol. In the U.S. Army, an eagle atop a flagpole truck is called a sparrow.
What is inside a military flagpole ball?
Nothing. It isn't hollow.
Where is Australia flag located?
Top of flagpole.
Why is there a razor match and a bullet in the ball on top of a flagpole?
The razor match and bullet may symbolize readiness for self-defense or protection of the nation. Placing them in the ball atop a flagpole could be a way to show strength and preparedness in times of conflict.
What is the tip of the flagpole called?
Truck
What is the tip of a flagpole called?
Truck
What was on top of the Globe Theatre?
There was a Music Loft, topped by a flagpole.
What does the eagle on top of the flagpole symbolize?
Independence to fly to freedom
