Friday, July 17, 2009

Friday Trivia

The answer to yesterday's question is:
Schloss Neuschwanstein, in Bavaria, Germany. It was one of three large castles (the other two were Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee) built by King Ludwig II in the mid-late 1800s, almost bankrupting Bavaria.

Today's question is:
Who was quoted as saying, “You may fire when ready, Gridley”?

6 comments:

Fritz J. said...

Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay.

Ellen K said...

Admiral Dewey-Spanish American War I think.....

MAJ K said...

Commodore Dewey at the Battle of Manila in 1898

allen (in Michigan) said...

Stephen Decatur?

Steve USMA '85 said...

Admiral Dewey while attacking Manila, Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

Henry said...

George Dewey, Battle of Manila Bay