History Quiz

What type of bombers were used in the famous Dambusters Raid, also called Operation Chastise?

Can you identify this World War II-era weapon?

Which World War II battleship class carried the highest-caliber main guns? (Not necessarily the one in the photo.)

Which World War II German warplane’s nickname was Würger, meaning “shrike”?

What inspired the distinctive bow ramp of the Higgins boat, used by U.S. forces for numerous amphibious landings in World War II?

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of Finland during World War II, and the only field marshal in Finnish military history?

What type of American aircraft was involved in the last aerial combat action of World War II? (Not necessarily the one in the photo.)

Hitler’s “Führer” and Mussolini’s “Duce” titles both mean “leader.” Which European country’s fascist leader bore the title of “Conducător” (with the same meaning) during World War II?

Which one of these was a difference between the “Lee” and “Grant” versions of the M3 Medium Tank?

Which of these present-day European republics was NOT a kingdom during World War II?