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1. Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Who was the Japanese admiral that planned and executed the attack on the Russian Fleet at Port Arthur? Later this admiral defeated the Russian Baltic Fleet in Tsushima Strait at the Battle of the Japan Sea, after the Russian fleet had sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.
2. World War I 1914-1918: During the war, Krupp Industries developed two large howitzers that were named Big Bertha, one was a siege gun, and the other one was also called Long Max. This famous gun fired a shell with only 15 lbs of explosive. How far did this famous Long Max shoot, or what was the range of Long Max-Big Bertha?
3. World War I 1914- 1918: From May 31 to June 1, 1916, a major naval battle was fought between the German High Seas Fleet, and the British Grand Fleet. Name this battle.
4. World War One 1914-1918: Before the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, American flyers had distinguished themselves with a French Squadron made up of American volunteers. Name this famous squadron.
5. World War I 1914 -1918: Who became the commander of the American Expeditionary Force on May 26, 1917?
6. Spanish Civil War 1936-1939: This was a dress rehearsal for World War II. Who was the leader of the Nationalists in this civil war?
7. World War II 1939 -1945: The War started on Sept. 1, 1939, when Germany invaded ___________. Britain and France demanded that the Germans withdraw their troops. Germany refused, and Britain and France declared war on Germany. What country did Germany invade?
8. World War II 1939-1945: Starting in August of 1940, swarms of German planes started bombing Britain from end to end. Their objective was to prepare the way for the German invasion of Britain, but they failed. What are these series of air battles called?
9. World War II 1939-1945: Sunday December 7, 1941 was called by President Roosevelt, 'A date which will live in infamy'. What was he referring to when he made this statement?
10. World War II 1939-1945: In North Africa June 1942, British Forces under Montgomery were driven back into Egypt. The Afrika-Korps under Erwin Rommel was finally stopped about 60 miles from Alexandria in a ferocious battle that lasted several days. Name this Famous Battle. A few months later the the Afrika Korps was driven from North Africa.
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