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World War II - Miscellaneous Trivia Quiz

Just a small quiz to test those of you who know a little about the most destructive war in recorded history.

A multiple-choice quiz by karltrowitz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
karltrowitz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,430

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of the German defence line designed to stop the D-Day invasion? Hint

Sudwall

Ostwall

Westwall

Atlantikwall

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Operation Galvanic? Hint

The U.S. invasion of the Marshall islands

The U.S. invasion of the Gilbert islands

The U.S. invasion of the Palau islands

The U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the designer of the German Focke Wulf 190 fighter? Hint

Hugo Krass

Willy Messerschmitt

Kurt Tank

Fritz Kurt

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Question 4 of 10

4. We have all seen the movie "The Longest Day", where two German fighters machine-gun the invading troops on D-Day. But who were the pilots? Hint

Josef Priller and Kurt Buhligen

Adolf Galland and Franz Kunz

Werner Molders and Hans Schafer

Josef Priller and Heinz Wodarczyk

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the German "Fall Rot" (Operation Red)? Hint

The invasion of France in 1940

The invasion of Greece in 1941

The invasion of Russia in 1941

The invasion of Denmark in 1940

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Operation Frankton? Hint

The St. Nazaire raid

The Allied invasion of Madagascar

The "Cockleshell Heroes' " raid on Bordeaux harbour

The Dieppe raid

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Japanese aircraft carrier was sunk at the Battle of the Coral sea in May 1942? Hint

Zuiho

Shoho

Hiyo

Ryujo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where would you find a "Biscay cross"? Hint

On a Destroyer

On a submarine

In an aircraft

On a tank

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Russian armoured unit stopped the German advance on Kursk, at the village of Prokhorovka, on the 12th July 1943? Hint

The 5th Guards tank army

The 5th tank army

The 2nd Guards tank army

The 4th Shock army

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Question 10 of 10

10. The German 12th army was ordered to break the Russian encirclement of Berlin by Hitler in April 1945. Who was in command of the 12th army? Hint

Walter Model

Werner Kempf

Walther Wenck

Georg Von Kuchler

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the German defence line designed to stop the D-Day invasion?

Answer: Atlantikwall

The Atlantikwall was a defensive line of bunkers that stretched from Norway to the Spanish border.

2. What was Operation Galvanic?

Answer: The U.S. invasion of the Gilbert islands

The invasion of the Gilbert Islands took place in November 1943. The U.S. marines took large casualties in the assault of the largest island in the group Betio, part of Tarawa Atoll.

3. Who was the designer of the German Focke Wulf 190 fighter?

Answer: Kurt Tank

Kurt Tank was the main aircraft designer for the Focke Wulf company. The final version of the Focke Wulf 190 was named the Ta 152 (Tank 152) in his honour.

4. We have all seen the movie "The Longest Day", where two German fighters machine-gun the invading troops on D-Day. But who were the pilots?

Answer: Josef Priller and Heinz Wodarczyk

The two Focke Wulf 190 fighters of JG 26 (Jagdgeschwader or fighter wing 26) strafed the invading British troops on Sword Beach. This was a bit of a shock because the Allied troops had been told beforehand that any aircraft overhead would be friendly.

5. What was the German "Fall Rot" (Operation Red)?

Answer: The invasion of France in 1940

"Fall Gelb", Operation Yellow, the invasion of the Low countries and northern France began on the 10th May 1940. It ended after the Dunkirk evacuation in early June 1940. "Fall Rot", the invasion of France was launched on June 6th 1940 by some 140 German divisions. During this operation, German units advanced as far as Cherbourg and Lyons, as well as capturing Paris itself.

It culminated in the French surrender on June 22nd 1940.

6. What was Operation Frankton?

Answer: The "Cockleshell Heroes' " raid on Bordeaux harbour

The "Cockleshell Heroes" of the British Royal Marines raided Bordeaux harbour in France on the 11th December 1942. They paddled up the river Gironde, in canoes, to their target and seriously damaged five German merchant ships. Of the ten men who set out, only two survived the raid.

7. Which Japanese aircraft carrier was sunk at the Battle of the Coral sea in May 1942?

Answer: Shoho

The U.S. navy lost the aircraft carrier Lexington and the battle is generally regarded as a draw.

8. Where would you find a "Biscay cross"?

Answer: On a submarine

The Biscay cross was a radar warning receiver fitted to German U-boats. It warned of approaching Allied aircraft that were using radar to detect the U-boat on the surface.

9. Which Russian armoured unit stopped the German advance on Kursk, at the village of Prokhorovka, on the 12th July 1943?

Answer: The 5th Guards tank army

The 5th Guards tank army clashed with the German "Totenkopf" SS panzer division in the greatest tank battle in history. Over 1500 tanks fought it out at close range around Prokhorovka. Around 700 tanks remained burning on the battlefield at the end of the battle.

10. The German 12th army was ordered to break the Russian encirclement of Berlin by Hitler in April 1945. Who was in command of the 12th army?

Answer: Walther Wenck

Although the 12th army failed to break through, they did provide a vital escape route for numerous German units and civilians trying to avoid Russian captivity.

Source: Author karltrowitz

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