Farewell Salute for Earl Mountbatten

Farewell Salute for Earl Mountbatten

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Admiral Earl Mountbatten is honored by General Alfred M Gunther for his NATO services. He receives a commemorative scroll as he relinquishes his Mediterranean command to become Britain's First Sea Lord, a position once held by his father. Field Marshall Montgomery reviews a photograph of Mountbatten's earlier farewell in Malta, where he was escorted by admirals from six nations. The island and fleet salute Mountbatten, highlighting his popularity and distinguished naval career.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who thanked Admiral Earl Mountbatten for his services to NATO?

General Alfred M Gunther

Field Marshall Montgomery

The Governor of Malta

Earl Mountbatten's Father

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new position is Admiral Mountbatten assuming after relinquishing his Mediterranean command?

Governor of Malta

Admiral of the Fleet

Commander of NATO

First Sea Lord

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the farewell ceremony for Admiral Mountbatten take place?

Greece

Italy

Malta

Turkey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Admirals manned the barge that Mountbatten stepped into during the farewell ceremony?

Four

Five

Six

Seven

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the previous connection of the First Sea Lord position to Mountbatten's family?

It was held by his brother

It was held by his father

It was held by his uncle

It was held by his grandfather