World War II Historical Figures and Events Quiz

Adolf Hitler led Nazi Germany during World War II.

The invasion of Poland by Germany marked the start of World War II in Europe.

Winston Churchill served as the British Prime Minister for most of World War II.

Emperor Hirohito was the Emperor of Japan during World War II.

The Attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States entering World War II.

The Soviet Union suffered the most casualties during World War II.

Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union.

France was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II.

The Battle of Midway is often considered the turning point of the Pacific Theater in World War II.

Erwin Rommel was the commander of the German Afrika Korps in North Africa during World War II.

Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during most of World War II.

Poland was the first country invaded by Germany during World War II.

Charles de Gaulle was the leader of the Free French Forces during World War II.

The Battle of Stalingrad marked the first major defeat for the Axis Powers in World War II.

Sweden was not invaded by Germany during World War II.

Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

Admiral Husband Kimmel was the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Isoroku Yamamoto was the Japanese Admiral who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Henry H. Arnold was the commander of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.