History Quiz

Which World War II combatant nation had the most horses in its military? (Not necessarily depicted in the photo.)

Can you identify this huge and bizarrely long World War II-era tank?

The German Antarctic expedition of 1938-39 was looking for a good site for what type of facility?

Who was the only man in Nazi Germany to be promoted to the military rank of Reichsmarschall?

How many Yamato-class ships did Japan start construction on during World War II, including ones that were converted to aircraft carriers or canceled during construction?

“Polkovnik” (spelled differently in some languages) was and still is a rank in many Slavic militaries, including the Soviet Union, Poland, Bulgarian and Yugoslavia. What is the equivalent rank in the U.S. Army?

In what way did the so-called “July 20 plot” try to assassinate Adolf Hitler?

Which Chancellor of Austria was assassinated by Nazi agents in a failed coup attempt?

Which tank saw its combat debut at the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history? (Not necessarily in the photo.)

What was the result of the post-war trial of Philippe Pétain, head of the collaborationist Vichy French government?