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U.S. General of the Army Trivia Quiz

General of the Army in the United States is a special rank. Take this quiz to see what it takes to be the General of the Army.

A multiple-choice quiz by THartmann9374. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
THartmann9374

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,535

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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418

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Question 1 of 10

1. General of the Army is the highest rank in the United States Army?

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False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The rank of General of the Army in the United States (World War II version) has how many stars? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is General of the Army's abbreviation in the United States? Hint

LTG

GEN

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many World War II veterans were promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the last World War II veteran to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States? Hint

William Westmoreland

Colin Powell

Omar Bradley

Douglas MacArthur

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Question 6 of 10

6. General Colin Powell once was considered to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army?

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many versions of General of the Army were issued during the course of the United States history? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. When was the rank "General of the Army" in the United States first coined? Hint

1776

1944

1866

1918

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first World War II veteran to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States? Hint

George Marshall

Dwight Eisenhower

Douglas MacArthur

Omar Bradley

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was Omar Bradley promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States? Hint

December 18, 1944

December 20, 1944

December 16, 1944

September 22, 1950

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. General of the Army is the highest rank in the United States Army?

Answer: False

General of the Armies is the highest rank in the United States Army, but only two men earned that rank. These men were George Washington and John Pershing. Washington was posthumously promoted in 1976 as part of United States's 200th birthday. Pershing was promoted in 1919 for his service in World War 1.

In fact, the United States Congress designed this rank, so nobody could outrank Washington and Pershing.

2. The rank of General of the Army in the United States (World War II version) has how many stars?

Answer: 5

General of the Armies has six stars. General has four stars, Lieutenant General has three stars, Major General has two stars and Brigadier General has one star.

3. What is General of the Army's abbreviation in the United States?

Answer: GA

The abbreviations for general officers in the United States Army are: General (GEN), Lieutenant General (LTG), Major General (MG), and Brigadier General (BG).

4. How many World War II veterans were promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States?

Answer: 5

Only five World War II veterans made the rank of General of the Army. Those officers were: George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry Arnold, and Omar Bradley.

5. Who was the last World War II veteran to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States?

Answer: Omar Bradley

General Omar Bradley was promoted to the rank of General of the Army on September 22, 1950 because he was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

6. General Colin Powell once was considered to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army?

Answer: True

General Colin Powell was the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. There was a discussion about promoting him, but it was dropped due to the pressure in the United States Congress.

7. How many versions of General of the Army were issued during the course of the United States history?

Answer: 3

There were three versions of General of the Army. The first version (1866-1872) had four stars. The second version (1872-1888) had two stars with the coat of arms. The third and current version was created in 1944 and has five stars.

8. When was the rank "General of the Army" in the United States first coined?

Answer: 1866

The United States Congress created the rank of General of the Army on July 25, 1866. This rank has four stars. General Ulysses Grant was the first General of the Army in the United States.

9. Who was the first World War II veteran to be promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States?

Answer: George Marshall

George Marshall was the first General of the Army because he was the most senior general officer. General Marshall was promoted on December 16, 1944; General Douglas MacArthur was promoted on December 18, 1944; General Dwight Eisenhower was promoted on December 20, 1944; General Henry Arnold was promoted on December 21, 1944.

10. When was Omar Bradley promoted to the rank of General of the Army in the United States?

Answer: September 22, 1950

General Omar Bradley was first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Because General of the Army Douglas MacArthur "outranked" Bradley and was still active, the problem was resolved by promoting Bradley to the General of the Army.

Source: Author THartmann9374

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