History Quiz

What city did the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud flee to in order to escape Nazi persecution?

Can you identify this World War II-era French bomber?

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech in the aftermath of what event?

Can you guess what the third most-produced World War II tank was? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

Which World War II-era British warplanes had a serious engineering flaw that was temporarily fixed with a simple device somewhat inappropriately named "Miss Shilling's orifice" after its inventor, before a permanent fix was found?

When was the British LCA, “Landing Craft Assault,” used in combat for the first time?

What was the objective of Operation Paula, a German operation during the invasion of France? (Photo does not depict correct answer.)

Do you recognize this important Nazi official?

There is only one known sound recording of Adolf Hitler speaking in an ordinary tone of voice in private conversation, not making a public speech. Under what circumstances was it made? (Photo does not depict the correct answer.)

Can you identify this World War II-era German decoration, issued by the Nazi Party rather than the German state?