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Daily Quiz anyone?
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Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
Re Q7. I have just noticed poor wording on my part. It was meant to to read "middle name" rather than "second name" so if you have put "Spencer" as in a surname then also give yourself a point.
More British History Quiz
1. Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?
The Monster Raving Loony Party
2. Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?
Richard “Dick” Whittington
3. Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?
Fool or Jester
4. What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?
Gibraltar
5. Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?
The right in both cases
6. What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?
1888
7. What was Princess Diana’s second name?
Frances
8. Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?
St. Paul’s Cathedral
9. Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?
Queen Victoria
10. In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?
1935
11. Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?
The Crimean War
12. Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II?
Tony Blair
13. In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
18th century
14. The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?
Operation Dynamo
15. Which year was the Brexit Referendum in?
2016
16. Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’?
King George VI
17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion?
Danegeld
18. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War? Point for each
Bacon, Butter and Sugar
19. The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?
Railways
20. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?
The Oxford English Dictionary
More British History Quiz
1. Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?
The Monster Raving Loony Party
2. Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?
Richard “Dick” Whittington
3. Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?
Fool or Jester
4. What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?
Gibraltar
5. Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?
The right in both cases
6. What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?
1888
7. What was Princess Diana’s second name?
Frances
8. Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?
St. Paul’s Cathedral
9. Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?
Queen Victoria
10. In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?
1935
11. Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?
The Crimean War
12. Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II?
Tony Blair
13. In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
18th century
14. The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?
Operation Dynamo
15. Which year was the Brexit Referendum in?
2016
16. Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’?
King George VI
17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion?
Danegeld
18. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War? Point for each
Bacon, Butter and Sugar
19. The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?
Railways
20. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?
The Oxford English Dictionary
Re: Daily Quiz anyone?
After VE Day yesterday finishing the week with
More British History Quiz
1. Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?
2. Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?
3. Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?
4. What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?
5. Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?
6. What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?
7. What was Princess Diana’s second name?
8. Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?
9. Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?
10. In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?
11. Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?
12. Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II?
13. In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
14. The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?
15. Which year was the Brexit Referendum in?
16. Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’?
17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion?
18. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War? Point for each
19. The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?
20. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?
More British History Quiz
1. Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?
2. Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?
3. Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?
4. What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?
5. Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?
6. What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?
7. What was Princess Diana’s second name?
8. Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?
9. Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?
10. In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?
11. Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?
12. Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II?
13. In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
14. The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?
15. Which year was the Brexit Referendum in?
16. Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’?
17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion?
18. In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War? Point for each
19. The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?
20. What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?
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Another War Film Quiz
1. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
Pearl Harbor
2. During which war was 'Platoon' set?
Vietnam war
3. How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?
The Dirty Dozen
4. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
Cambodia
5. 'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?
Winston Churchill
6. Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?
Oh! What a Lovely War
7. James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?
Salvador
8. What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?
Adrian Cronauer
9. Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?
John Wayne
10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?
Hacksaw Ridge
11. In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?
The Ride of the Valkyries
12. What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?
USS Dallas
13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?
Three brothers killed in the line of duty.
14. Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?
The Hurt Locker
15. 'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?
Flags of Our Fathers
16. Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?
Full Metal Jacket
17. For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?
The Deer Hunter
18. Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?
Alec Guinness
19. In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?
Harry
20. Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?
Alistair MacLean
1. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
Pearl Harbor
2. During which war was 'Platoon' set?
Vietnam war
3. How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?
The Dirty Dozen
4. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
Cambodia
5. 'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?
Winston Churchill
6. Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?
Oh! What a Lovely War
7. James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?
Salvador
8. What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?
Adrian Cronauer
9. Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?
John Wayne
10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?
Hacksaw Ridge
11. In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?
The Ride of the Valkyries
12. What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?
USS Dallas
13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?
Three brothers killed in the line of duty.
14. Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?
The Hurt Locker
15. 'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?
Flags of Our Fathers
16. Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?
Full Metal Jacket
17. For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?
The Deer Hunter
18. Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?
Alec Guinness
19. In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?
Harry
20. Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?
Alistair MacLean
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Another War Film Quiz
1. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
2. During which war was 'Platoon' set?
3. How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?
4. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
5. 'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?
6. Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?
7. James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?
8. What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?
9. Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?
10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?
11. In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?
12. What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?
13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?
14. Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?
15. 'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?
16. Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?
17. For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?
18. Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?
19. In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?
20. Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?
1. At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
2. During which war was 'Platoon' set?
3. How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?
4. In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
5. 'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?
6. Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?
7. James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?
8. What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?
9. Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?
10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?
11. In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?
12. What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?
13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?
14. Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?
15. 'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?
16. Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?
17. For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?
18. Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?
19. In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?
20. Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?
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WW1 Quiz
1. The trigger for World War One was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; in which European city was he assassinated?
Sarajevo
2. Which years did World War I begin and end? Point for each
1914 - 1918
3. Particularly associated with WWI, which man's name (first and last) were slang for a common soldier in the British Army?
Tommy Atkins
4. Britain declared war on Germany and its allies after Germany attacked which country?
Belgium
5. How was the German fighter pilot ace Manfred von Richthofen better known?
The Red Baron
6. In which year did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
1917 (6 April)
7. In May 1915, the sinking of which ship (with the death of 128 U.S. citizens) helped shift public opinion in America against Germany?
RMS Lusitania
8. The Gallipoli peninsula is in which modern day country?
Turkey
9. And the Gallipoli Campaign was also known by which other name?
The Dardanelles Campaign
10. Whose image is featured on the iconic British WWI 'Join Your Country's Army!' poster, was it George V, Field Marshal Haig or Lord Kitchener?
Lord Kitchener
11. Who was American president during the whole four years of the war?
Woodrow Wilson
11. Which empire joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Central Powers?
The Ottoman Empire
12. What was the name of the British-led offensive in 1916, which resulted in enormous casualties? It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
The Battle of the Somme
13. Which naval battle was the largest of World War I, involving the British Royal Navy?
The Battle of Jutland
14. Who was the German Emperor (Kaiser) during World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
15. T.E. Lawrence was a British officer is famous for his role in the Arab Revolt. How is he better known?
Lawrence of Arabia
16. Which country exited World War I after a revolution in 1917?
Russia
17. What was the nickname given to the German air raids on British cities during World War I?
The Zeppelin raids
18. Who was British Prime Minister at the start of the First World War? And who was Prime Minister in 1918 when the war ended? Point for each
Herbert Asquith (start). David Lloyd George (end).
19. What date is Armistice Day each year?
11 November
20. What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?
The Treaty of Versailles
1. The trigger for World War One was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; in which European city was he assassinated?
Sarajevo
2. Which years did World War I begin and end? Point for each
1914 - 1918
3. Particularly associated with WWI, which man's name (first and last) were slang for a common soldier in the British Army?
Tommy Atkins
4. Britain declared war on Germany and its allies after Germany attacked which country?
Belgium
5. How was the German fighter pilot ace Manfred von Richthofen better known?
The Red Baron
6. In which year did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
1917 (6 April)
7. In May 1915, the sinking of which ship (with the death of 128 U.S. citizens) helped shift public opinion in America against Germany?
RMS Lusitania
8. The Gallipoli peninsula is in which modern day country?
Turkey
9. And the Gallipoli Campaign was also known by which other name?
The Dardanelles Campaign
10. Whose image is featured on the iconic British WWI 'Join Your Country's Army!' poster, was it George V, Field Marshal Haig or Lord Kitchener?
Lord Kitchener
11. Who was American president during the whole four years of the war?
Woodrow Wilson
11. Which empire joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Central Powers?
The Ottoman Empire
12. What was the name of the British-led offensive in 1916, which resulted in enormous casualties? It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
The Battle of the Somme
13. Which naval battle was the largest of World War I, involving the British Royal Navy?
The Battle of Jutland
14. Who was the German Emperor (Kaiser) during World War I?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
15. T.E. Lawrence was a British officer is famous for his role in the Arab Revolt. How is he better known?
Lawrence of Arabia
16. Which country exited World War I after a revolution in 1917?
Russia
17. What was the nickname given to the German air raids on British cities during World War I?
The Zeppelin raids
18. Who was British Prime Minister at the start of the First World War? And who was Prime Minister in 1918 when the war ended? Point for each
Herbert Asquith (start). David Lloyd George (end).
19. What date is Armistice Day each year?
11 November
20. What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?
The Treaty of Versailles
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Top scores gents.
WW1 Quiz
1. The trigger for World War One was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; in which European city was he assassinated?
2. Which years did World War I begin and end? Point for each
3. Particularly associated with WWI, which man's name (first and last) were slang for a common soldier in the British Army?
4. Britain declared war on Germany and its allies after Germany attacked which country?
5. How was the German fighter pilot ace Manfred von Richthofen better known?
6. In which year did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
7. In May 1915, the sinking of which ship (with the death of 128 U.S. citizens) helped shift public opinion in America against Germany?
8. The Gallipoli peninsula is in which modern day country?
9. And the Gallipoli Campaign was also known by which other name?
10. Whose image is featured on the iconic British WWI 'Join Your Country's Army!' poster, was it George V, Field Marshal Haig or Lord Kitchener?
11. Who was American president during the whole four years of the war?
11. Which empire joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Central Powers?
12. What was the name of the British-led offensive in 1916, which resulted in enormous casualties? It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
13. Which naval battle was the largest of World War I, involving the British Royal Navy?
14. Who was the German Emperor (Kaiser) during World War I?
15. T.E. Lawrence was a British officer is famous for his role in the Arab Revolt. How is he better known?
16. Which country exited World War I after a revolution in 1917?
17. What was the nickname given to the German air raids on British cities during World War I?
18. Who was British Prime Minister at the start of the First World War? And who was Prime Minister in 1918 when the war ended? Point for each
19. What date is Armistice Day each year?
20. What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?
WW1 Quiz
1. The trigger for World War One was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; in which European city was he assassinated?
2. Which years did World War I begin and end? Point for each
3. Particularly associated with WWI, which man's name (first and last) were slang for a common soldier in the British Army?
4. Britain declared war on Germany and its allies after Germany attacked which country?
5. How was the German fighter pilot ace Manfred von Richthofen better known?
6. In which year did the U.S. declare war on Germany?
7. In May 1915, the sinking of which ship (with the death of 128 U.S. citizens) helped shift public opinion in America against Germany?
8. The Gallipoli peninsula is in which modern day country?
9. And the Gallipoli Campaign was also known by which other name?
10. Whose image is featured on the iconic British WWI 'Join Your Country's Army!' poster, was it George V, Field Marshal Haig or Lord Kitchener?
11. Who was American president during the whole four years of the war?
11. Which empire joined Germany and Austria-Hungary to form the Central Powers?
12. What was the name of the British-led offensive in 1916, which resulted in enormous casualties? It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916.
13. Which naval battle was the largest of World War I, involving the British Royal Navy?
14. Who was the German Emperor (Kaiser) during World War I?
15. T.E. Lawrence was a British officer is famous for his role in the Arab Revolt. How is he better known?
16. Which country exited World War I after a revolution in 1917?
17. What was the nickname given to the German air raids on British cities during World War I?
18. Who was British Prime Minister at the start of the First World War? And who was Prime Minister in 1918 when the war ended? Point for each
19. What date is Armistice Day each year?
20. What was the name of the agreement that ended the war?
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WW2 Quiz
1. The conflict began when Germany invaded which neighbouring country?
Poland
2. Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of WWII?
Neville Chamberlain
3. The Geheime Staatspolizei is more commonly known as what?
The Gestapo
4. What was the name of the main site for British codebreakers during World War II?
Bletchley Park
5. Who invented the bouncing bomb?
Barnes Wallis – (My mother worked with him later, a tad eccentric he was apparently)
6. Can you give the month in 1941 of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
December 7th
7. Can you name the Emperor that led Japan during World War Two?
Emperor Hirohito
8. Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the German Airforce (Luftwaffe) in 1935?
Hermann Göring/ or Goering
9. The Ardennes Offensive was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during WW2. What is the battle better known as?
Battle of the Bulge
10. Which British single-seat RAF fighter aircraft accounted for 60 percent of the RAF air victories in the Battle of Britain?
The Hawker Hurricane (even though the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter and had a higher victory-to-loss ratio)
11. Early in the war, in his first address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “I have nothing to offer but……………………………”?
“Blood, toil, tears and sweat.”
12. Which German soldier was popularly known as the Desert Fox?
Erwin Rommel
13. Which then future U.S. president won the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his heroism during World War II?
John F. Kennedy
14. What was code-named Operation Dynamo?
Dunkirk evacuation
15. What was the operational codename for the Normandy landings often referred to as D-Day?
Operation Neptune
16. What were the nicknames of the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Point for each
Little Boy and Fat Man
17. With the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history, Winston Churchill called the Fall/Loss of where the "worst disaster" in British military history?
Singapore
18. In 1942, which island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea was awarded the George Cross by the United Kingdom for its peoples' endurance and bravery?
Malta
19. The Enola Gay was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, but what was the name given to the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki 3 days later?
Bockscar
20. On D-Day, the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors by the Allies - can you name these sectors (beaches)? 5 points on offer.
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
1. The conflict began when Germany invaded which neighbouring country?
Poland
2. Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of WWII?
Neville Chamberlain
3. The Geheime Staatspolizei is more commonly known as what?
The Gestapo
4. What was the name of the main site for British codebreakers during World War II?
Bletchley Park
5. Who invented the bouncing bomb?
Barnes Wallis – (My mother worked with him later, a tad eccentric he was apparently)
6. Can you give the month in 1941 of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
December 7th
7. Can you name the Emperor that led Japan during World War Two?
Emperor Hirohito
8. Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the German Airforce (Luftwaffe) in 1935?
Hermann Göring/ or Goering
9. The Ardennes Offensive was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during WW2. What is the battle better known as?
Battle of the Bulge
10. Which British single-seat RAF fighter aircraft accounted for 60 percent of the RAF air victories in the Battle of Britain?
The Hawker Hurricane (even though the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the main RAF fighter and had a higher victory-to-loss ratio)
11. Early in the war, in his first address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “I have nothing to offer but……………………………”?
“Blood, toil, tears and sweat.”
12. Which German soldier was popularly known as the Desert Fox?
Erwin Rommel
13. Which then future U.S. president won the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his heroism during World War II?
John F. Kennedy
14. What was code-named Operation Dynamo?
Dunkirk evacuation
15. What was the operational codename for the Normandy landings often referred to as D-Day?
Operation Neptune
16. What were the nicknames of the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Point for each
Little Boy and Fat Man
17. With the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history, Winston Churchill called the Fall/Loss of where the "worst disaster" in British military history?
Singapore
18. In 1942, which island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea was awarded the George Cross by the United Kingdom for its peoples' endurance and bravery?
Malta
19. The Enola Gay was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, but what was the name given to the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki 3 days later?
Bockscar
20. On D-Day, the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors by the Allies - can you name these sectors (beaches)? 5 points on offer.
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.
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After VE Day yesterday.
WW2 Quiz
1. The conflict began when Germany invaded which neighbouring country?
2. Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of WWII?
3. The Geheime Staatspolizei is more commonly known as what?
4. What was the name of the main site for British codebreakers during World War II?
5. Who invented the bouncing bomb?
6. Can you give the month in 1941 of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
7. Can you name the Emperor that led Japan during World War Two?
8. Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the German Airforce (Luftwaffe) in 1935?
9. The Ardennes Offensive was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during WW2. What is the battle better known as?
10. Which British single-seat RAF fighter aircraft accounted for 60 percent of the RAF air victories in the Battle of Britain?
11. Early in the war, in his first address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “I have nothing to offer but……………………………”?
12. Which German soldier was popularly known as the Desert Fox?
13. Which then future U.S. president won the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his heroism during World War II?
14. What was code-named Operation Dynamo?
15. What was the operational codename for the Normandy landings often referred to as D-Day?
16. What were the nicknames of the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Point for each
17. With the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history, Winston Churchill called the Fall/Loss of where the "worst disaster" in British military history?
18. In 1942, which island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea was awarded the George Cross by the United Kingdom for its peoples' endurance and bravery?
19. The Enola Gay was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, but what was the name given to the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki 3 days later?
20. On D-Day, the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors by the Allies - can you name these sectors (beaches)? 5 points on offer.
WW2 Quiz
1. The conflict began when Germany invaded which neighbouring country?
2. Who was the British Prime Minister at the outbreak of WWII?
3. The Geheime Staatspolizei is more commonly known as what?
4. What was the name of the main site for British codebreakers during World War II?
5. Who invented the bouncing bomb?
6. Can you give the month in 1941 of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
7. Can you name the Emperor that led Japan during World War Two?
8. Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the German Airforce (Luftwaffe) in 1935?
9. The Ardennes Offensive was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during WW2. What is the battle better known as?
10. Which British single-seat RAF fighter aircraft accounted for 60 percent of the RAF air victories in the Battle of Britain?
11. Early in the war, in his first address to the British House of Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “I have nothing to offer but……………………………”?
12. Which German soldier was popularly known as the Desert Fox?
13. Which then future U.S. president won the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and the Purple Heart for his heroism during World War II?
14. What was code-named Operation Dynamo?
15. What was the operational codename for the Normandy landings often referred to as D-Day?
16. What were the nicknames of the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Point for each
17. With the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history, Winston Churchill called the Fall/Loss of where the "worst disaster" in British military history?
18. In 1942, which island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea was awarded the George Cross by the United Kingdom for its peoples' endurance and bravery?
19. The Enola Gay was the name of the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, but what was the name given to the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki 3 days later?
20. On D-Day, the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors by the Allies - can you name these sectors (beaches)? 5 points on offer.
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easthammer
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13 thanks Zico, Away to the coast myself tomorrow, but not this country. My Sister lives in the Canaries, which means it is definitely a cheap, cheap break.
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