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Test Your Knowledge A Review of WWII History What is the name of the Fascist leader of the Italians during WWII? What is the name of the Fascist leader of the Italians during WWII? Benito Mussolini What was the name of the aircraft used to transport British troops to Pegasus Bridge? What was the name of the aircraft used to transport British troops to Pegasus Bridge? Horsa gliders All-wood construction due to shortage of other available materials For the Americans, what was the largest and bloodiest battle of WWII? For the Americans, what was the largest and bloodiest battle of WWII? The Battle of the Bulge – where Americans lost 19,000 men What is the type of tank used by Field Marshall Rommel with the Afrika Korps? What is the type of tank used by Field Marshall Rommel with the Afrika Korps? Panzer tanks Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII? “We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” Who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII? Winston Churchill Name countries who were part of the Axis Powers: Name countries who were part of the Axis Powers: Adolf Hitler Third Reich (Germany/Austria) Japan Emperor Hirohito Italy What is the name given to a Soviet prison-camp? What is the name given to a Soviet prison-camp? Gulag (goo-lahg) How did the US Army Rangers scale the 100 foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc? How did the US Army Rangers scale the 100 foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc? Rope ladders Who was President of the US during most of WWII? Who was President of the US during most of WWII? Franklin Delano Roosevelt What was the name given to the extensive system of fortifications placed by the Germans along the western coast of Europe to protect against Allied attack? (black outline) German bunker What was the name given to the extensive system of fortifications placed by the Germans along the western coast of Europe to protect against Allied attack? (black outline) The Atlantic Wall German bunker What was the name of the British ship which was hit by the German battleship, the Bismarck, and sank in only 5 minutes, killing nearly everyone on board? What was the name of the British ship which was hit by the German battleship, the Bismarck, and sank in only 5 minutes, killing nearly everyone on board? The HMS Hood Only 3 of 1420 crewmembers survived the attack What is the nickname of the German officer in charge of the Afrika Korps? What is the nickname of the German officer in charge of the Afrika Korps? Field Marshall Erwin Rommel At which Normandy beaches did the American troops land? At which Normandy beaches did the American troops land? Utah and Omaha Beaches Some 300 German POW‟s were imprisoned in a camp at White Rock Lake in Dallas. What was their military unit called? Some 300 German POW‟s were imprisoned in a camp at White Rock Lake in Dallas. What was their military unit called? Erwin Rommel‟s Afrika Korps What was the nickname given to the life preservers worn by paratroopers during WWII? “Mae West” What was the nickname given to the life preservers worn by paratroopers during WWII? The “real” Mae West On which 2 Normandy beaches did the British land on D-Day? On which 2 Normandy beaches did the British land on D-Day? Sword & Gold Beaches British soldiers landing on Sword beach. Who was the head of the Vichy government in France? Who was the head of the Vichy government in France? Philippe Pétain Name the city in France from which over 300,000 evacuated across the English Channel using every available boat: Name the city in France from which over 300,000 evacuated across the English Channel using every available boat: Dunkirk On what day did D-Day invasion occur? On what day did D-Day invasion occur? June 6, 1944 What was the official name of the D-Day Invasion? What was the official name of the D-Day Invasion? Operation Overlord Which American president spoke at the 40th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion? Which American president spoke at the 40th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion? President Ronald Reagan How long did the Siege of Leningrad last? How long did the Siege of Leningrad last? 900 days or nearly 3 years Sicily is an island which is part of which country? Sicily is an island which is part of which country? Italy Which World War II battle caused the most US casualties? Fallen soldiers German soldiers advance past an American vehicle Which World War II battle caused the most US casualties? Battle of the Bulge German soldiers advance past an American vehicle Fallen soldiers What is the nickname of the German weapon which was used to shell the Allied forces as they attempted to land on the beaches of Anzio, Italy? What is the nickname of the German weapon which was used to shell the Allied forces as they attempted to land on the beaches of Anzio, Italy? The Germans had 2 railway artillery pieces that attacked the Anzio beach head – called “Leopold” and “Robert.” The Americans nicknamed the two, “Anzio Annie”. On the nights of July 16 and 17, 13,000 French Jews were rounded up and taken where? On the nights of July 16 and 17, 13,000 French Jews were rounded up and taken where? To a bicycle racing arena outside Paris called the Velodrome d‟Hiver By what name do we now know the city of Leningrad? St. Petersburg, Russia On what day did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor? On what day did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor? December 7, 1941 What is the name of the Soviet leader during the time of WWII, known for imprisoning and killing millions of his own people? What is the name of the Soviet leader during the time of WWII, known for imprisoning and killing millions of his own people? Joseph Stalin Relative lays flowers on a monument to victims of Stalin‟s purges By what name do we refer to German submarines? By what name do we refer to German submarines? U-boats (untersee boats) What is the name of the Free French leader who became president of France following the War? What is the name of the Free French leader who became president of France following the War? Charles De Gaulle What is the oldest independent air force in the world? Spitfire pilot from Trinidad, James Hyde, with his squadron‟s mascot, „Dingo‟ What is the oldest independent air force in the world? The R.A.F. of Great Britain (Royal Air Force) RAF Spitfire pilot from Trinidad, James Hyde, with his squadron‟s mascot, „Dingo‟ What were Dachau and Auschwitz? Nazi concentration camps Crematorium Concentration camp survivor cries when he learns the Americans will be taking him to a hospital What is the name of this D-Day Invasion site? What is the name of this D-Day Invasion site? Pointe du Hoc What does VE Day signify? What does VE Day signify? Victory in Europe Day May 8, 1945 What was the name of Germany‟s plan to attack the Soviet Union? What was the name of Germany‟s plan to attack the Soviet Union? Operation Barbarossa What was the name of the operation intended to trick the Germans into thinking that the Allied invasion would occur at Calais rather than Normandy? What was the name of the operation intended to trick the Germans into thinking that the Allied invasion would occur at Calais rather than Normandy? Operation Fortitude Who were the 2 generals involved in the Battle of Stalingrad? Who were the 2 generals involved in the Battle of Stalingrad? German General Frederich Paulus Russian General Georgi Zhukov What did the Germans call “The Battle of the Bulge”? What did the Germans call “The Battle of the Bulge”? “Watch on the Rhine” (Wacht am Rhein) Which world leaders were present at the Yalta summit in February 1945? Which world leaders were present at the Yalta summit in February 1945? Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin In which city did the Germans sign an unconditional surrender marking the end of the World War II in Europe? In which city did the Germans sign an unconditional surrender marking the end of the World War II in Europe? Reims, France