Rebels and Redcoats
The opening clash of the American Revolution happened here—before the fighting moved on to Concord
What is Lexington?
Elected in 1860, this president led the Union through the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
On December 7, 1941, this U.S. naval base in Hawaii was attacked by Japan, bringing America into World War II.
This president, often known by his initials ‘LBJ,’ oversaw the major buildup of U.S. forces in Vietnam.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
The destruction of the World Trade Center and damage to the Pentagon occurred during this 2001 attack.
What is the September 11th attacks?
Once a hero of Saratoga, this Continental general is now synonymous with treason after switching sides in 1780.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
He was the commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
In June 1942, U.S. codebreakers helped secure victory at this battle, often called the turning point of the Pacific War.
What is Midway?
Nicknamed ‘fire gel,’ this incendiary substance was dropped from planes during the Vietnam War.
What is Napalm?
This al-Qaeda leader planned the 9/11 attacks and was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in 2011.
Who is Osama Bin Laden?
Known as the ‘Financier of the Revolution,’ this Philadelphia merchant used his own credit to keep the Continental Army supplied.
Who is Robert Morris?
This 1862 battle in Maryland remains the bloodiest single day in American history.
What is Antietam?
The June 6, 1944 Allied landings in Normandy were part of this larger operation ordered by General Eisenhower.
What is Operation Overlord?
American soldiers in Vietnam often called the Viet Cong by this short nickname.
What is Charlie?
This group’s refusal to turn over Osama bin Laden led to Operation Enduring Freedom and the start of the Afghanistan War.
Who are the Taliban?
British General Cornwallis surrendered here in 1781, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
What is Yorktown?
Just three days after taking command, this Union general defeated Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Who is George Meade?
This U.S. general led Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific and famously promised, ‘I shall return.’
Who is Douglas McArthur?
Known for unconventional warfare, these elite soldiers in green headgear were among the first U.S. troops deployed to Vietnam.
Who are the Green Berets?
Osama bin Laden was found hiding in this Pakistani city in 2011.
What is Abbottabad?
Born in Massachusetts and raised on the frontier, this man became famous for leading a ranger company during the French & Indian War.
Who is Robert Rogers.
Lincoln delivered this famous speech in 1863, beginning with the words ‘Four score and seven years ago.’
American tank crews in Europe often reported that this German heavy tank’s 88mm gun could destroy a Sherman long before they were close enough to return fire.
What is the Tiger tank?
This nickname was given to Secretary McNamara’s group of young analysts who used statistics and systems analysis to guide U.S. strategy in Vietnam.
What is Whiz Kids?
After the 9/11 attacks, NATO invoked this collective-defense clause for the first and only time in its history.