WWII Turning Point Battles Quiz

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?

• Russia had more than a million solidiers killed and hurt.

• The average life expectancy of a Soviet soldier was just 24 hours.

• Germany lost over 700,000 soldiers.

• Germany lost the battle and ther resources had been seriously weakened.

Where did the Battle of Leyte Gulf take place?

• Taiwan

• Philippines

• Japan

• Indonesia

El Alamein was the first clear-cut and ________ victory by the British Army upon the Axis.

• irreversible

• punishing

• marvelous

• frustrating

Which of the following beaches was not utilized during D-Day?

• Utah

• Omaha

• Juno

• Sword

• Arizona

Around how long did the Battle of Midway last?

• 1 day

• 4 days

• 2 weeks

• 6 months

Which battle came first of the four listed?

• Leyte Gulf

• El Alamein

• Stalingrad

• D-Day

The US defeated Japan in the middle of the Pacific at this location:

• Pear Harbor

• Leyte Gulf

• Midway

• Fiji

Which battle allowed the Allies to keep access to the Suez Canal?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of El Alamein

• Battle of D-Day

Which Allied countries were involved in D-Day?

• USA

• Canada

• Britain

• Spain

Prior to WWII, the Philippines was a commonwealth of which country?

• Britain

• USA

• Australia

• Indonesia