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1. On June 6, 1944, the successful Allied landings on the coast of Normandy took place, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Which of the following matches the beaches with the correct landing force?
2. What was the name of the pocket in which retreating German forces were trapped while attempting to escape from the Normandy region?
3. On the Western Front, Hitler's final push to turn the tide of the war began during the winter of 1944 in Belgium. What key port was his objective?
4. What was the name of the line of fortifications on the German-Belgian Border that saw much action in World War II?
5. What was the aim of Operation Citadel?
6. What was the name of the operation mounted by Soviet Forces that severely crippled the Germans in Poland?
7. What was the aim of Hitler's last offensive (March-April, 1945)?
8. On February 8th, Operation Veritable was launched. Its objective was to clear out a large region of the lower Rhine River area. After a massive bombardment from over 1,000 guns, the forces broke through the first German lines with speed. Once they reached the wooded Reichswald area, they met a massive force of Fallschirmjaeger veterans; after intense fighting, the enemy was defeated, and allowed the entire U.S. force to cross the Rhine. Which Army spearheaded the Operation Veritable victory?
9. When and where did Hitler make his last public appearance?
10. Who succeeded Hitler?
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