Historical Background
what year did the battle take place?
1945
which American officer led the defense of castle itter?
Captain John C. “Jack” Lee Jr.
what is the largest country in the world?
Russia
what caused the Wehrmacht and American soldiers to work together?
fear of the SS attack and wanting to protect the French prisoners
what is radioheads most popular song?
Creep
which countries were involved in the battle?
America and Germany
who was the German Wehrmacht officer who teamed with the Americans?
Major Josef “Sepp” Gangl
what is the largest organ?
skin
how did the prisoners escape and join the battle?
took advantage of the confusion and opened the gate themselves
how many edges does a cube have?
12
Austria
which French aristocrat prisoner was a famous tennis player before and after the battle?
Jean Borotra
who has the most Grammys?
Beyoncé
what was the original purpose of sending SS troops to Castle Itter?
to eliminate all of the prisoners
which shellfish has the strongest punch?
Mantis Shrimp
why were French aristocrat prisoners held at Castle Itter during the war?
Hostages to the German SS
who was the commandant of the castle before it was liberated?
Sebastian Wimmer
what are the five Great Lakes?
Erie, Huron, Ontario, Superior, Michigan
how did the news of Hitler death affect the SS troops during the battle of Castle Itter?
created confusion and chaos throughout the troops
what is Doja Cat’s real name?
Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini
what was the political situation in Germany at the time of the battle that influenced the defense of Castle Itter?
German surrender was inevitable, leading to chaotic conditions and conflicting loyalties
which SS unit attacked Castle Itter?
17th SS Panzergrenadier Division “Götz von Berlichingen”
how many pounds does a whales heart weigh?
400 pounds
what role did Josef Gangl play in organising the defence of Castle Itter
Combined the Wehrmacht and American troops
who was the only British Pope ever?
Pope Adrian IV