History Quiz

The battleship Bismarck was one of the most famous vessels of the Kriegsmarine during World War II, but it only sunk one ship. What was its sole victim? (Photo depicts the Bismarck, not its target.)

Can you identify this very cheap-looking (and very cheap) World War II-era pistol?

In what type of plane did Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess secretly fly to Britain in an attempt to negotiate peace behind Hitler’s back?

The Japanese Type 93 torpedo, also known as the Long Lance, was the world’s most advanced torpedo during World War II. What was its biggest drawback?

Of the three international agreements that formed the Axis Powers, which one was never actually signed by all three of the major Axis nations: Germany, Italy and Japan?

What person close to Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess, who famously flew to Britain to try and negotiate peace, was an Allied spy?

SS-leader Heinrich Himmler was one of those top Nazi officials who committed suicide either before capture, or in Allied custody. How did he kill himself?

Which national leader issued a proclamation on May 27, 1941, titled Proclamation 2487—Proclaiming That an Unlimited National Emergency Confronts This Country, Which Requires That Its Military, Naval, Air and Civilian Defenses Be Put on the Basis of Readiness to Repel Any and All Acts or Threats of Aggression Directed Toward Any Part of the Western Hemisphere? (Hint: the date might help. Photo does not necessarily depict the correct country.)

Comintern, or Communist International or Third International, was an organization with the mission of promoting world communism. Why was it dissolved on May 15, 1943, during World War II?

What was the first major land victory achieved by the Allies during World War II? (Not necessarily depicted on photo.)