World War II
Keep Calm and Carry On was a phrase used in England during this massive bombing campaign.
What is the Battle of Britain or the Blitz.
The site of Lee surrendering to Grant in Virginia
What is Appomattox Courthouse
Gold was found at this person's mill in 1848
Who is Sutter
This evil king reigned for 55 years, the longest of all of the kings of Judah. 2 Chron. says that he eventually repented.
Who is King Manasseh
These two NBA franchises have 35 championships between them and have routinely met in the NBA finals.
Who are the LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics
This beach in France was the location of one of the largest troop retreats of the war.
What is Dunkirk
In this first major battle just outside Washington D.C. in Virginia, people came out to watch with picnic baskets and horse and buggy. It was a massive victory for the Confederacy.
What is the first Battle of Bull Run or Manassas.
Pope John Paul II visited this mission on the Monterey Peninsula on one of his visits to the US.
What is Carmel Mission
This king was identified as the closest to the Lord since David. He survived a significant illness and an Assyrian invasion.
These two MLB franchises have historically dominated the American League. One had to exercise a "curse" by coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the ALCS.
Who are the NY Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.
This military tactic is characterized by the use of speed, surprise, and overwhelming firepower from armored tanks, motorized infantry, and close air support.
What is blitzkrieg
This battle in 1862 was the bloodiest single day in US Military history, with over 23,000 casualties.
What is the Battle of Antietam
The Central Pacific Railroad started in this city and headed east in 1869. It was eventually extended west to Oakland.
What is Sacramento
This king's grandmother tried to have him killed so she could rule. Fortunately, he was hid and Jehoiada the High Priest made him king when he was 7 years old.
Who is King Jehoash (or Joash)
These two team are rarely ranked, but this rivalry is so big that the President of the United States will attend their game, which is played the second week in December.
What is Army and Navy
This Supreme Allied Commander for the Allies eventually became the 34th President of the United States.
Who is Eisenhower.
What is Fort Sumpter
The mass transit system in the Bay Area is known by this acronym.
What is BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
This was the last king before the exile
Who is Zedekiah
The winner of the high school football game gets the Range Rider Trophy. Stephanie has been in attendance.
What is Clovis and Clovis West.
On August 6, 1945, this type of plane dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
What is a B-29
Day 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg was dominated by an attack on the center of the Union lines, which is generally known by the name of one of the generals who led his men in the attack.
What is Pickett's Charge
This lake used to exist in the southwest part of the San Joaquin Valley. It reappeared in 2023.
What is Tulare Lake.
This king started out good, but it went to his head and he tried to burn incense before the Lord in the temple and was struck with leprosy.
Who is King Uzziah (Azariah)
These two cities that reside in the same state have a MLB rivalry, and NFL rivalry, and have two of the biggest stars in the NBA. North vs. South.
Who are San Francisco and Los Angeles.