World War II is one of those events in history that people think they know everything about, yet there always seems to be one detail or fact that no one knew or that slipped everyone’s mind.
It was one of the most important chapters in the world’s history, and it’s still being brought up in conversations, media, and everyday references to this day, because it changed the world as we knew it.
So now seems to be the perfect time to refresh that history, and see how much of the era you actually remember. Let’s reconnect with history with a quick quiz about WWII.
1
What attack pulled America into World War II?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
2
What was the name of the German strategy known for fast, coordinated attacks?
Blitzkrieg, also known as “lightning war.”
3
What was the Battle of the Bulge about?
It was a surprise winter offensive by Germany in late 1944, aimed at breaking Allied lined in Belgium, but it didn't work.
4
Which countries made up the major Allied powers?
The United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China.
5
Where did the famous flag-raising photographed by Joe Rosenthal take place?
Iwo Jima, on Mount Suribachi.
6
Which two cities were hit with atomic bombs in 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
7
Which battle is considered a turning point on the Eastern Front?
The Battle of Stalingrad.
8
Do you know what decision is being signed here?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was signing major wartime measures that would change the course of war.
9
Which commander is wading back into the fight?
General Douglas MacArthur is shown here during the liberation of the Phillippines. A symbolic return after withdrawing under the pressure of the enemies.
10
In what year did the flag-raising on Mount Suribachi happened?
In 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
11
Which country suffered the highest number of military and civilian deaths?
The Soviet Union.
12
What was the Manhattan Project?
The U.S. program that developed the first atomic bombs.
13
How did WWII start?
It began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, making Britain and France to declare war.
14
Who led Britain through most of the war?
Winston Churchill.
15
What ended the war in Europe?
Germany’s surrender in May 1945.
