History Quiz

Which German heavy cruiser accompanied the famous battleship Bismarck on its first and only mission in May 1941?

Can you identify this World War II-era German firearm?

What was the highest rank reached by movie star Clark Gable during World War II?

Which two nations did briefly consider giving up their sovereignty and uniting as a single country to better deal with the challenges of World War II? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct countries.)

What organization or group used this symbol, depicting a white bird and the sun, in World War II-era Japan?

Prominent Nazi official Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated by British-trained Czechoslovakian agents in Prague in May 1942. What weapon caused the wounds he eventually died of?

What was the type designation of the Skytrooper, a version of the C-47 Skytrain transport plane specifically designed for paratrooper use? (The photo depicts a post-war example in civilian use.)

Iceland was occupied by the Allies during World War II to prevent the island from being invaded by the Axis. Allied soldiers of several nationalities had been stationed there. Which of these was NOT one of the occupying nations?

Of all the attacks on Allied ships by German U-boats during World War II, which one caused the highest death toll?

What was the originally planned name for the Pact of Steel, the May 1939 pact between Germany and Italy, and one of the foundational pacts of the Axis Powers?