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Weapons of WWII Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for all the history buffs out there who think they know everything about the weaponry of World War II.

A multiple-choice quiz by gtownhoyas. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gtownhoyas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,276

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4470

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many rounds did the M1 Garand, invented by John Garand, hold in its clip (from 1932 on)? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The BREN light machine gun was used effectively against the Germans in World War. What did BREN stand for? Hint

Brno-Enfield

Bright-Ending

Byne-Engine

Brne-Elonine

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Question 3 of 10

3. The German Kar98 or "Kurzgewehr" means what in English? Hint

Kurz's carbine

Short rifle

Watch out

Light carbine

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the *standard issue* rifle for the US Army at the start of World War 2? Hint

BAR

Springfield

Garand

Lee-Enfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. The PPSH or Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina was created by which country? Hint

Albania

Soviet Union

Germany

Bulgaria

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Question 6 of 10

6. The PPSH was known as what to American soldiers? Hint

Fast gun

Burp gun

Pill gun

Grease gun

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Russian DP 28 was what type of weapon? Hint

Light machine gun

Sub-machine gun

Rifle

Pistol

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Question 8 of 10

8. What type of operation is the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle)? Hint

Air cooled

Gas

Water cooled

Heat

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which sub-machine gun was easier to build than the Thompson and made it superior to its brother? Hint

Grease gun

Browning M1919

Mp 40

Sten

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Question 10 of 10

10. The MG 42 was nicknamed what by American soldiers? Hint

Hitler's buzzsaw

The silencer

Hitler's protector

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many rounds did the M1 Garand, invented by John Garand, hold in its clip (from 1932 on)?

Answer: 8

The M1 Garand, a semiautomatic rifle is one step up from a basic rifle. It held 8 rounds, so a soldier could fire 8 times without reloading.

2. The BREN light machine gun was used effectively against the Germans in World War. What did BREN stand for?

Answer: Brno-Enfield

Brno is the capital of Moravia in the Czech Republic. The BREN was used as a light movable machine gun. Its magazine could hold 30 rounds of ammunition.

3. The German Kar98 or "Kurzgewehr" means what in English?

Answer: Short rifle

The Kar98 was a standard issue for German soldiers. The Kar98 is a heavy but short rifle, which makes it hard to aim. A carbine was shorter.

4. What was the *standard issue* rifle for the US Army at the start of World War 2?

Answer: Garand

The Garand had replaced the bolt-action M1903 Springfield as the standard service rifle of the United States Army in 1936.

5. The PPSH or Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina was created by which country?

Answer: Soviet Union

The PPSH had a 71 round drum which made it great for close quarter fighting. However it was terrible for long range fighting as it was inaccurate.

6. The PPSH was known as what to American soldiers?

Answer: Burp gun

Again The PPSH had a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute which made it great for close quarters fighting.

7. The Russian DP 28 was what type of weapon?

Answer: Light machine gun

This weapon was one of the USSR's most reliable weapons and had a rate of fire of 550 rounds per minute.

8. What type of operation is the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle)?

Answer: Gas

The BAR was created by John Browning at the end of World War 1. It underwent several changes before its use in World War 2.

9. Which sub-machine gun was easier to build than the Thompson and made it superior to its brother?

Answer: Grease gun

It has an effective range of 50 yards and that makes it a good medium range weapon.

10. The MG 42 was nicknamed what by American soldiers?

Answer: Hitler's buzzsaw

The MG 42 was created in 1942 and put the MG 34 out of business, because it was lighter and had a higher rate of fire.

Source: Author gtownhoyas

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