History Quiz

In which city did an abortive German secret operation allegedly try to assassinate F. D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stali at the same time? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer)

Can you identify this World War II-era armored car?

The fort of Ében-Émael, which was the site of a famous German airborne attack during the Nazi invasion of France and the Low Countries, is located in which country?

Which World War II-era Japanese fighter plane was designed as the successor of the famous Zero?

From what unlikely trading partner did a hard-pressed Britain attempt to buy warplanes from in the early stages of World War II?

Which World War II-era Soviet general made his name at the Battles of Khalkhin Gol, a series of border conflicts between the Soviet Union and Japan?

What type of aircraft did Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess use on May 10 to secretly fly to Britain in an ill-considered attempt to create a peace treaty between Germany and the UK?

In which German-occupied country was the main resistance organization known as “Milorg”?

Il Popolo d’Italia (“The People of Italy”) was a newspaper founded by Benito Mussolini. It eventually became the Italian Fascist movement’s main newspaper, but what was its original aim when it was created?

Do you know which European city with an important role in World War II history used to have this coat of arms at the time?