Question

What were the British troops sent to Ireland to support the Irish Police?

• A. Black and Tans
• B. Old Blood and Guts
• C. 31 Knot
• D. Grey Wolf

Answer 1

The correct option is A Black and Tans

The Black and Tans (Irish: Dúchrónaigh), officially the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve, was a force of temporary constables recruited to assist the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) during the Irish War of Independence. The force was the brainchild of Winston Churchill, then British Secretary of State for War. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, Gen. George S. Patton earned his "Old Blood and Guts" nickname for having a lust for battle without regard for the lives of his troops. He [Patton] said to them, 'you're going to be up to your neck in blood and guts.' This made quite an impression, and it stuck and from that point on, he was known as 'Old Blood and Guts.' Arleigh Burke was named 31 Knots, because of a telegram response to his message. Mustafa Kemal, or Kemal Ataturk, and later Muhammad Ali Jinnah were nicknamed Grey Wolf. Hence, these are incorrect.