#1
Which event marked the beginning of World War II?
Invasion of Poland
ExplanationThe invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany initiated World War II in 1939.
#2
During World War II, what was the 'Blitz'?
A strategic bombing campaign by Germany against the UK
ExplanationThe 'Blitz' was Germany's sustained bombing campaign targeting British cities.
#3
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Southern France in 1944?
Operation Dragoon
ExplanationOperation Dragoon was the codename for the Allied invasion of Southern France.
#4
Which Pacific island became a symbol of the intense fighting and bravery during the war, with the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi?
Iwo Jima
ExplanationIwo Jima became a symbol of valor during WWII, notably with the raising of the US flag.
#5
What was the significance of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II?
It was the last major German offensive
ExplanationThe Battle of the Bulge marked the final large-scale German offensive on the Western Front.
#6
Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during D-Day?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
ExplanationDwight D. Eisenhower led the Allied forces during the Normandy invasion in 1944.
#7
Which beach was codenamed 'Omaha' during the D-Day landings?
Omaha Beach
ExplanationOmaha Beach was one of the five landing areas of the Normandy invasion.
#8
Which country was occupied by Nazi Germany for the longest duration during World War II?
France
ExplanationFrance endured Nazi occupation from 1940 until its liberation in 1944.
#9
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
ExplanationJoseph Stalin led the Soviet Union throughout World War II.
#10
Which Axis power signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union before the outbreak of World War II?
Germany
ExplanationGermany signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with the Soviet Union in 1939.
#11
What was the primary purpose of the Manhattan Project during World War II?
Constructing the atomic bomb
ExplanationThe Manhattan Project aimed to develop the atomic bomb, leading to its use in WWII.
#12
The Battle of Midway, a turning point in the Pacific Theater, took place in which year?
1942
ExplanationThe Battle of Midway occurred in 1942, shifting the balance of power in the Pacific.
#13
Which country did Nazi Germany invade that triggered the start of World War II in Europe?
Poland
ExplanationGermany's invasion of Poland in 1939 sparked the beginning of World War II in Europe.
#14
What was the Enigma machine used for during World War II?
Codebreaking by the Allies
ExplanationThe Enigma machine was crucial in Allied codebreaking efforts during WWII.
#15
Which battle is often considered the turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II?
Battle of Kursk
ExplanationThe Battle of Kursk marked a major turning point in favor of the Soviets in 1943.
#16
Which country did Japan attack, leading to the United States' entry into World War II?
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii)
ExplanationThe attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan prompted the US to enter WWII.
#17
Who was the British Prime Minister during the majority of World War II?
Winston Churchill
ExplanationWinston Churchill served as the British Prime Minister for most of WWII.