History Quiz

The Mechelen incident occurred on January 10, 1940, when a German plane carrying plans of the upcoming invasion of France and the Low Countries got lost and crash-landed in one of the target countries of that invasion. Which country was it?

Can you identify this World War II-era American weapon?

Each congressional bill in the U.S. has a bill number. What was the number for the bill that introduced President Roosevelts Lend-Lease policy to help allied nations during World War II? Hint: it’s also a famous year in U.S. history, chosen for its symbolic significance.

Which of these World War II belligerent nations did not have white winter camouflage uniforms for its soldiers?

The Sullivan brothers were five men who famously served on the same ship and died together when the vessel was lost in combat in November 1942. What class of ship did they serve and die on?

Which European monarch had to flee into a forest when the German forces invading his or her country launched a bombing raid against the village he or she was taking shelter in? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

Where was the main British naval base during World War II? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

The Anti-Comintern Pact of 1936 was an anti-communist pact originally signed by Nazi Germany and Japan, but which 11 other nations also joined later. Which country was the first of the later joiners?

Which of these four historical individuals did NOT have a World War II-era battleship named after them?

Führer (“Leader”) was Hitler’s formal title, but it came in multiple variations. Which of these four was the earliest title he adopted in an official capacity?