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Think You Know WWII? Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your general knowledge of some of the major events that took place throughout the Second World War in Europe. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by BillyBishop. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BillyBishop

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,573

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Britain (Sword Beach); Canada (Juno Beach)

U.S.A. (Omaha Beach); Britain (Juno Beach)

U.S.A. (Sword Beach); Canada (Gold Beach)

Britain (Omaha Beach); Canada (Utah Beach)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the pocket in which retreating German forces were trapped while attempting to escape from the Normandy region? Hint

Bayeux Gap

Caen Gap

Falaise Pocket

Dieppe Pocket

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Question 3 of 10

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? Hint

Narvik

Dieppe

Bastogne

Antwerp

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the line of fortifications on the German-Belgian Border that saw much action in World War II? Hint

Siegfried Line

Hindenburg Line

Hitler Line

Aachen Wall

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the aim of Operation Citadel? Hint

To cut off Soviet forces in the town of Kursk, and then capture the town itself

The paralyzation of the inhabitants of Leningrad; keeping the Soviets from supplying necessities to the starving residents

To counter-attack the surging Soviet Forces, and attempt to re-capture Stalingrad

Mobilizing Army Group Centre to re-capture the oil fields of Romania

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the operation mounted by Soviet Forces that severely crippled the Germans in Poland? Hint

Operation Sea Lion

Operation North Wind

Operation Salvation

Operation Bagration

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the aim of Hitler's last offensive (March-April, 1945)? Hint

re-capturing the Rhine River, recently lost to the American forces

retaking of the key city of Budapest, recently taken by the Russians.

regaining the lost Hungarian oil fields of Nagykanisza, which supplied well over half of the German's oil at that stage in the war

creating a new, reinforced foothold around Lake Balaton, the only fresh water supply still available to most of Germany

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

The British

The Canadians

The Free French

The Belgians

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Question 9 of 10

9. When and where did Hitler make his last public appearance? Hint

The Reichstag, on May 2nd, 1945

Chancellery Garden, on April 20th, 1945

The Brandenburg Gate, On March 30th, 1945

The Fuhrerbunker, on April 30th, 1945

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who succeeded Hitler? Hint

Josef Goebbels

Karl Donitz

Herman Goering

Adolf Hitler

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Britain (Sword Beach); Canada (Juno Beach)

The beaches of Sword and Juno were next to one another on the northern end of the invasion bay.

2. What was the name of the pocket in which retreating German forces were trapped while attempting to escape from the Normandy region?

Answer: Falaise Pocket

Cut off from a line of retreat, remnants of the German Forces were hammered from the air, and desperate attacks proved futile. Escape was not possible, and the battle for Normandy was over.

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?

Answer: Antwerp

If the port of Antwerp had been captured, the Germans would have a new sea port and full access to the English Channel and many shipping lanes (which would deny the Allies a port close to the front lines).

4. What was the name of the line of fortifications on the German-Belgian Border that saw much action in World War II?

Answer: Siegfried Line

The Siegfried Line, known by the Germans as 'The West Wall', had remnants of the Hindenburg Line from World War I. Some of the famous battles of World War II took place in towns and cities situated on this border, including the battle of Hurtgen Forest and the city of Aachen.

5. What was the aim of Operation Citadel?

Answer: To cut off Soviet forces in the town of Kursk, and then capture the town itself

There was a large concentration of Soviet Forces in Kursk, and General Manstein, along with Hitler himself, saw this as a major problem that needed to be dealt with. If these forces were not neutralized, they could extend a long supply line to surging Soviet Forces.

6. What was the name of the operation mounted by Soviet Forces that severely crippled the Germans in Poland?

Answer: Operation Bagration

It resulted in a major foothold accomplished by the Russians, and Germans could see the end coming near. (Bagration was the name of a Russian general in the Napoleonic Wars).

7. What was the aim of Hitler's last offensive (March-April, 1945)?

Answer: regaining the lost Hungarian oil fields of Nagykanisza, which supplied well over half of the German's oil at that stage in the war

Hitler became obsessed with retaking the oil fields, but the final offensive was an absolute failure. Hundreds of tanks were to be left abandoned in the Hungarian plains, and the Soviets rolled past their destroyed hulks right on to Vienna.

Answer: The Canadians

The Canadians were the sole force in this decisive victory.

9. When and where did Hitler make his last public appearance?

Answer: Chancellery Garden, on April 20th, 1945

He met with several Hitler Youth defenders of Berlin in the Chancellery Garden. April 20th was his 56th birthday. Ten days later he committed suicide.

10. Who succeeded Hitler?

Answer: Karl Donitz

Admiral Karl Donitz, commander of the Kriegsmarine (German Navy), was the in charge for the last seven days of the Reich. (He had been appointed in Hitler's will). He signed the surrender.

Source: Author BillyBishop

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