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The tragedy of World War II: How much do you know?
World War II was the defining event of the 20th century, and certainly one of the most destructive wars of all time. Try your hand at this World War II quiz and see if you know the basics about this critical period in world history.
1
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, bringing the United States into World War II. In what state is Pearl Harbor located?
Surprise attack (Image Credit: THE BETTMANN ARCHIVE)
2
Who were the U.S. presidents during World War II?
The president declares war (Image Credit: Courtesy of Gordon Skene Sound Collection. All rights reserved./THE BETTMANN ARCHIVE/UPI)
3
About how many United States military personnel died during the war?
United States military personnel (Image Credit: Hulton Deutsch)
4
Adolf Hitler was the leader of which German political party?
Hitler and fellow dictator (Image Credit: Hulton Deutsch)
5
Who was the fictional poster character that encouraged women to take jobs outside the home during the war?
Can you guess? (Image Credit: THE BETTMANN ARCHIVE)
6
In what year did the Allies launch D-Day, their massive amphibious assault at Normandy?
Invasion of Normandy (Image Credit: Microsoft Corporation)
7
Which World War II general went on to become president of the United States?
Can you guess? (Image Credit: Hulton Getty Picture Collection)
8
During the war, many families planted vegetable gardens to ease food shortages. What were these gardens called?
9
On which Japanese city did the United States drop the atomic bomb August 6th, 1945?
Aftermath (Image Credit: Hulton Deutsch)
10
Which fascist Italian dictator was also known as Il Duce?
Il Duce (Image Credit: Hulton Deutsch)
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