Brain Teasers
Poppies
Letter-Equations
Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.Letter-Equations
What does this Letter Equation represent?
The S of the A = The 11th H of the 11th D of the 11th M on N 11, 1918.
The S of the A = The 11th H of the 11th D of the 11th M on N 11, 1918.
Answer
The Signing of the Armistice = The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month on November 11, 1918.N.B. At 11 a.m on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front in Europe fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare, signaling the end of the First World War.
The title also reminds us that November is the time of the year when we wear a red poppy in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for us during war.
Hide Answer Show Answer
What Next?
View a Similar Brain Teaser...
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Solve a Puzzle
Comments
I didn't get it, but it was a lovely tribute.
To post a comment, please create an account and sign in.
Follow Braingle!