History Quiz

Who was the leader of the Free French, and the head of the French government-in-exile, after the country fell to Germany?

Which country was invaded by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union at the same time, despite the two later becoming enemies?

Nazi Germany launched a major counterattack against advancing Western Allied forces in December 1944, starting the Battle of the Bulge. In what surrounded town did stubborn American resistance prevent the town's capture, preventing the Germans from using the roads going through the place?

Can you identify this submachine gun?

Which of these U.S.-held Pacific territories did Japan NOT invade simultaneously with the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

What was (or were) the 'Easy Eight'?

The bazooka's shoulder-mounted launcher was designed by American 2nd Lieutenant Edward Uhl. What gave him the idea for the design?

General Erich Marcks was in charge of the German LXXXIV Corps, defending Normandy on D-Day. To what event was he on his way when the landings started?

German engineer Wernher von Braun was a major figure in Nazi weapons development. He moved to America after the war, where he played an important role in what endeavor?

'American Shooting Season' and 'Second Happy Time' were German nicknames for which period of the war?