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Quiz about Combat
Quiz about Combat

Combat! Trivia Quiz


Trivia questions about "Combat!". TV's longest running war drama, that ran from 1962 to 1967 on ABC.

A multiple-choice quiz by SusanPip. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
SusanPip
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
122,106
Updated
Sep 28 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1493
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 97 (7/10), Guest 47 (7/10).
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1. During what war was the series "Combat!" set? Hint


2. Vic Morrow played which character? Hint


3. Who co-starred as Lt. Hanley? Hint


4. Who were the squad members? Hint


5. How many actors played Doc?

Answer: (One Word)
6. Which actor did NOT guest star in more than one episode? Hint


7. Which squad member spoke French?

Answer: (One Word)
8. What was the name of the squad's company? Hint


9. As comic relief, who played Private Braddock in the first season? Hint


10. What was the nickname of the squad Sergeant? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 22 2025 : Guest 76: 9/10
Mar 16 2025 : Guest 97: 7/10
Mar 13 2025 : Guest 47: 7/10
Mar 12 2025 : Guest 104: 10/10
Mar 11 2025 : Guest 71: 5/10
Feb 01 2025 : Guest 172: 10/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. During what war was the series "Combat!" set?

Answer: World War II

The series concentrated on the campaign in France from D Day on. It lasted longer than the actual campaign.
2. Vic Morrow played which character?

Answer: Sgt. Saunders

Vic Morrow was killed July 23, 1982 while filming a segment of "Twilight Zone, The Movie".
3. Who co-starred as Lt. Hanley?

Answer: Rick Jason

Jason took his own life in October of 2000.
4. Who were the squad members?

Answer: Caje, Kirby, Little John, Doc and Nelson

Jalbert, Hogan, Peabody, Lowell and Carter were the actors' names.
5. How many actors played Doc?

Answer: Two

Doc number one, Steven Rogers, only lasted the first season.
6. Which actor did NOT guest star in more than one episode?

Answer: Lee Marvin

Ted Knight appeared in four episodes, Duvall appeared in three and Lamas appeared in two.
7. Which squad member spoke French?

Answer: Caje

Pierre Jalbert was French-Canadian and had been a Canadian national champion skier who had been team captain of the 1948 Olympics, but broke his leg two days before the event.
8. What was the name of the squad's company?

Answer: King Company

Hanley's radio name was "King 2" and Saunders' was "White Rook".
9. As comic relief, who played Private Braddock in the first season?

Answer: Shecky Greene

Greene had to quit "Combat!" due to conflicts with his appearances in Las Vegas.
10. What was the nickname of the squad Sergeant?

Answer: Chip

Although it was only mentioned when he received a record from his kid sister, no one in the squad ever called him that. Vic Morrow didn't like the name.
Source: Author SusanPip

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