Famous Quotes About War Trivia Quiz

Answer: left

As a pacifist, Bertrand Russell, was very involved in anti-war activities, which landed him in jail during World War I. He spoke out against Hitler, Stalin, the US presence in Vietnam, and the nuclear arms race.

Answer: Dwight Eisenhower

As Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, Eisenhower was given the enormous task of planning the D-Day invasion (aided by the Allies) and the even bigger job of making it happen. He was unsure about the success of the invasion and had a "failure" speech ready in case the worst happened. The speech read: "Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt, it is mine alone."

Information came from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower#Early_military_career

Answer: Mark Twain

Mark Twain is well known for his stories of Mississippi River life, but he wrote of his feelings about war and those who supported it in a piece called "The War Prayer." Twain knew his opinions might have a negative impact on both his reputation and income, so the piece was not published during his lifetime. You can read "The War Prayer" at http://www.lone-star.net/mall/literature/warpray.htm

Answer: Desert Storm

Westmoreland graduated from Harvard Business College. According to some, his management skills made him a superb military officer. After his time in Vietnam, Westmoreland served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army for four years and then retired.

Answer: it never starts.

General Bradley's military career was long and distinguished which makes it difficult to mention just one of his achievements. However, one of his more famous victories during World War II involved his troops capturing a bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, making it possible for them to help the effort to surround hundreds of thousands of German troops in the Ruhr.

Answer: Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was known for his novels, short stories, and essays. He won the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature. Colonial American, Thomas Paine, authored the pamphlet "Common Sense" which urged the American colonies to be independent of Great Britain. Englishman Thomas Carlyle was a Victorian Era writer. American illustrator Thomas Nast is famous for the animal symbols which represent the two major American political parties.

Answer: Benjamin Franklin

It seems Benjamin Franklin had comments and words of wisdom on numerous subjects, many of which could be found in his "Poor Richard's Almanack". Publishing the almanac and "The Pennsylvania Gazette" helped to make Franklin a wealthy man.

Answer: a vegetarian between meals

McCarthy has written columns for nationally distributed newspapers and magazines, taught courses on nonviolence, and has authored an anthology of writings on the subject of peace. According to Wikipedia, he is a vegetarian.

Answer: white, black, yellow, red

Gragni and Rado's comment was made in 1967. Their work on "Hair" resulted in a Tony Award nomination and a Grammy Award win, both for best musical.

Answer: Bob Dylan

I have found some sources that connect this quote to Dylan, and others just say "author unknown." For certain, Dylan reflected his anti-war feelings in songs like "A Hard Rain's a Gonna' Fall" and "With God on Our Side".