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History Quiz

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Do you recognize this World War II-era American general?

James Gavin, “the jumping general” Frank Merrill Norman “Dutch” Cota “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell

U.S. Army

Can you identify the German anti-tank weapon held (incorrectly) by a U.S. soldier in this photo?

Panzerknacker Panzerwurfmine Gewehr-Panzergranate Faustpatrone

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Which version of the famous and ubiquitous German Panzerfaust was designed with a pistol grip for easier use? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

Faustpatrone Klein Panzerfaust 60 Panzerfaust 150 Panzerfaust 250

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There were countless assassination plans and attempts against Hitler. Which one of these four was NOT one of them? (Photo depicts the aftermath of a different assassination attempt.)

Poisoning the tea at Hitler’s favorite teahouse near his holiday home Smuggling a bomb disguised as a bottle of liquor on Hitler’s plane Embracing Hitler while a bomb inside the assassin’s coat went off Have a cadre of conspiring officers shoot Hitler when he entered the mess hall at an army base

Bundesarchiv

René Carmille was a Vichy French official in charge of the punch card machines tabulating census data, and also a member of the Resistance. Which of these activities were NOT one he did to hinder the Vichy government and the Nazis?

He slowed down work by giving confusing orders. He created fake IDs for Jews and Resistance members. He sabotaged the machines so they would not record religious / racial affiliation. He arranged for thousands of punch cards identifying Jews to be “lost” by burning them.

Julien Demade

What were the British “Empire ships” during World War II?

A misnomer for “Empire-class destroyers,” one of Britains many destroyer classes An unofficial name for long-range ships that transported cargo and personnel between far-flung parts of the British Empire A large and varied group of ships that temporarily supplemented Britain’s peacetime merchant fleet Civilian ships crewed by volunteers and used for submarine spotting and rescue operations.

Imperial War Museum

George Washington’s actions at the beginning of the French and Indian War included the loss of Fort Necessity to the French. What went wrong shortly before, during or after the surrender?

Washington signed the surrender document without understanding it properly, and thus unwittingly admitted to assassinating a French officer. Native Americans allied with the French attacked Washington’s forces as they were marching home after the surrender. Some of Washington’s officers and men tried to stage a mutiny and continue fighting. Washington’s Native American allies stole most of the food, leaving the colonials with barely anything for the journey back home.

Washington Irving

Which Austrian Chancellor resigned one day before the Anschluss, the annexation of the country into Nazi Germany? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

Karl Buresh Engelbert Dollfuss Kurt Schuschnigg Arthur Seyss-Inquart

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