NEW COLOURS FOR SCOTTISH PARATROOPERS.

NEW COLOURS FOR SCOTTISH PARATROOPERS.

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The video covers Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery's visit to Glasgow, where he attended a parade at the High School, Annie's Land, to present the first colours to the 15th Scottish Battalion, the Parachute Regiment. The battalion, part of the 16th Airborne Division, is unique in Scotland. Reverend Alexander conducted a consecration service, followed by Montgomery's presentation ceremony. The battalion, representing all Scottish regiments, was reconstituted in 1947. Montgomery emphasized the battalion's fine tradition and the symbolic importance of the colours, concluding with a march past.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for reporting the event of Field Marshal Montgomery's visit to Glasgow?

Leslie Mitchell

Reverend Alexander

Viscount Montgomery

Queen Elizabeth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the 15th Scottish Battalion unique in Scotland?

It is the only unit of its kind in Scotland.

It is the oldest battalion in Scotland.

It is the largest battalion in the UK.

It is the first battalion to be formed in Glasgow.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who conducted the consecration service during the event?

Leslie Mitchell

Reverend Alexander

Field Marshal Montgomery

Queen Elizabeth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the 15th Scottish Battalion raised as part of the reconstituted Territorial Army?

1945

1948

1946

1947

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Field Marshal Montgomery say the colours symbolize?

The regiment's history

The Queen's command

The soldiers' loyalty

The battalion's strength