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US Infantry in WWII Trivia Quiz

The US Infantryman was a soldier of liberation in WWII. This quiz is about some intresting facts. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,999

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
884

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was name of the grade given to specialist in the US army in WWII? Hint

Expert

Specialist

Technician

No special name was given

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Question 2 of 10

2. What color denotes infantry in the US Army? Hint

red

yellow

blue

green

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Question 3 of 10

3. What jacket replaced the khaki M1941 field jacket? Hint

M1942 field jacket

M1943 field jacket

the jeep coat

M1943 parka

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Question 4 of 10

4. What footware replaced the standard ankle boot for the US Infantry? Hint

the jungle boot

the single buckle combat boot

the double buckle combat boot

the roughside out ankle boot

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was considered a 'day's fire' for the combat infantryman? Hint

ammo and demolition charges

ammo and extra bandoliers

ammo and chow

ammo and two frag grenades

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Question 6 of 10

6. When engaging US infantry in close contact, what was the most important thing German soldiers learned to listen for? Hint

the whizz of overhead rounds

US infantry squad leaders orders

the direction of the rifle fire

a distinct ping

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Question 7 of 10

7. During WWII, the British had the Commandos. What was the US Army's equivalent? Hint

the Rangers

the Marines

the Light Infantry

the Delta Force

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Infantry Division were known as 'Tough Hombres'? Hint

101st Airborne Division

90th Division

45th Division

88th Division

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Question 9 of 10

9. What crucial battle saw the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army in WWII? Hint

Battle of the Bulge

Hurtgen Forest

the Ruhr Pocket

Normandy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who appointed division commanders in WWII? Hint

the President

US Army Chief of Staff

the War Department

it was decided by seniority

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was name of the grade given to specialist in the US army in WWII?

Answer: Technician

On January 8th 1942, the grade Technician was given to US Army specialist. These men and women were generally found in administration and support duties.

2. What color denotes infantry in the US Army?

Answer: blue

The color blue denotes infantry in the US Army.

3. What jacket replaced the khaki M1941 field jacket?

Answer: M1943 field jacket

The M1943 olive drab field jacket replaced M1941 field jacket. It had four large pockets and could be fitted with a liner and hood.

4. What footware replaced the standard ankle boot for the US Infantry?

Answer: the double buckle combat boot

The M1943 double buckle combat boot replaced the ankle boot and the web leggings in 1944. Although it was unfit for extreme weather, such as cold or wet climates, it was more convenient than the laced leggings.

5. What was considered a 'day's fire' for the combat infantryman?

Answer: ammo and two frag grenades

A standard day's fire was considered ammuntion and two frag grenades. Extra bandoliers of ammo were carried if contact was expected to be heavy.

6. When engaging US infantry in close contact, what was the most important thing German soldiers learned to listen for?

Answer: a distinct ping

Veteran German infantrymen learned to listen for that distinct ping that the Garand rifle made when expending the clip. That signaled that the rifle needed to be reloaded, therefore a rush or withdrawal could be made.

7. During WWII, the British had the Commandos. What was the US Army's equivalent?

Answer: the Rangers

The Rangers were the US Army's equivalent to the British Commandos. They were all volunteers, and were given specialized and advanced training in infantry tactics.

8. Which Infantry Division were known as 'Tough Hombres'?

Answer: 90th Division

The 90th Infantry Division were known as Tough Hombres. It was another National Guard unit that was 'federalized' during WWII.

9. What crucial battle saw the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army in WWII?

Answer: Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge was the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army and eventually the armed forces. The reason: The US had reached a chronic shortage of manpower in the infantry.

10. Who appointed division commanders in WWII?

Answer: US Army Chief of Staff

The US Army Chief of Staff apponted division commanders. When deployed, the Army Commander in the field had the authority to fire or promote the division commander based on performance.

Source: Author beterave

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