Leaders and Commanders
Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
In what year did the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War II, take place?
1942-1943
What was the German "Blitzkrieg" strategy known for during the early stages of the war?
Lightning warfare with fast-moving armored units and air support
What was the rationing program in the United States during World War II known as?
War Rationing
In which European country did the Warsaw Uprising against German occupation take place in 1944?
Poland
Which German military commander was known as the "Desert Fox" for his leadership in North Africa?
Erwin Rommel
Which naval battle in the Pacific is often considered the turning point in favor of the Allies?
Battle of Midway
What type of aircraft was the famous American B-17 known as during World War II?
Flying Fortress (B-17)
Which country experienced the "Blitz" during the early stages of the war, a series of intense bombing raids by the German Luftwaffe?
United Kingdom
Who was the famous Dutch teenager known for her diary detailing her life in hiding during the German occupation?
Anne Frank
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?
Operation Overlord
Which German tank was one of the most feared and heavily armored tanks of World War II?
Tiger II (King Tiger)
What Japanese city was targeted for the first atomic bomb drop in 1945?
Hiroshima
What was the name of the French resistance movement during World War II?
Maquis
Which Japanese admiral planned the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Isoroku Yamamoto
In what African country did the Battle of El Alamein take place?
Egypt
What was the codename for the research and development project that produced the first atomic bombs?
Manhattan Project
What role did women play in the workforce during World War II, symbolized by the iconic image "Rosie the Riveter"?
Working in factories and industries to support the war effort
Which Yugoslav leader led the partisan resistance against Axis forces?
Josip Broz Tito
What British Prime Minister led the country through most of World War II and is known for his speeches over the radio?
Winston Churchill
What was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II, known as the "Battle of the Bulge"?
Ardennes Offensive
Which type of naval vessel was crucial for escorting convoys and hunting submarines during the Battle of the Atlantic?
Destroyer
In what European city was the Nuremberg Trials held after World War II to prosecute major war criminals?
Nuremberg, Germany
In which country did the "Winter War" take place between the Soviet Union and Finland before the start of World War II?
Finland