WWII Leaders and Battles Trivia Quiz

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WWII LEADERS AND BATTLES

tRIVIA QUIZ!

QUESTION 1 - leaders

Question 1 - Leaders

Explanation

In late 1943, President Franklin Roosevelt appointed General Eisenhower to serve as the Supreme Allied Commander in the European Theater of Operations.

QUESTION 2 - Battles

QUESTION 2 - Battles

Explanation

Operation Overlord was the code name for the amphibious invasion of Normandy which began the push into German-occupied territory.

QUESTION 3 - Leaders

QUESTION 3 - Leaders

Explanation

As prime minister (1940–45) during most of World War II, Winston Churchill shaped Allied strategy in the war and provided strong leadership to the allied forces.

QUESTION 4 - Battles

QUESTION 4 - battles

Explanation

The invasion of Sicily, Operation Husky, was the main target of the Allies due to its proximity to the Italian mainland, its ferry connections, and airfields. This campaign was important in taking pressure off the Eastern front for the Soviets.

QUESTION 5 - Leaders

QUESTION 5 - leaders

Explanation

As the commander of the Eighth Air Force beginning in January 1944, General James Doolittle's influence on the European air war included a change to the policy requiring escorting fighters to remain with the bombers at all times.

QUESTION 6 - Battles

QUESTION 6 - Battles

Explanation

The Battle of the Bulge, also known as Wacht am Rhein, was an unsuccessful German attempt at regaining territory in the winter of 1944-1945.