History Quiz

Which Hollywood star joined the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, and had a bounty placed on him by an admiring Adolf Hitler, payable to whoever would bring him to the Führer unscathed?

Which World War II Soviet general wore metal dentures to replace the teeth he lost to torture during Stalin's Great Purge? (Not necessarily depicted on the image.)

Can you identify this World War II-era jet plane?

The Sturmtiger assault gun was produced in very low numbers, but remains a distinctive German vehicle. What earlier vehicle's hull did the design use?

What does the concept of 'Deep Battle,' used before and during World War II, refer to? (Not necessarily depicted on the illustration.)

What did resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Europe smuggle onboard German submarines in an attempt to sabotage them?

The famous British commandos borrowed their name from a military force that actually fought against Great Britain, originally. Who was this enemy?

Which island received the George Cross as a collective decoration from King George VI for the people's bravery and devotion during World War II?

Motor Torpedo Boat 74, the only such boat used during the famous St Nazaire raid, had an engine trouble that needed to be fixed urgently before the mission. What was the problem?

Operation Spring Awakening, "Unternehmen Frühlingserwachen," was the last major German offensive in World War II. In what country did it take place?