World War II Quiz: North Africa and the Eastern Front

Who was the German General known as the 'Desert Fox'?

• Adolf Hitler

• Erwin Rommel

• Hermann Göring

• Heinz Guderian

What was the significance of the 2nd Battle of El Alamein?

• It was Germany's first defeat in North Africa

• It led to the isolation of the Soviets from the other Allies

• It marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Italy

• It resulted in the defeat of the British forces

Which country was the first to stop the Germans at the Battle of Moscow in December 1941?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Soviet Union

• France

What was the outcome of the Siege of Leningrad that lasted from 1941 to 1944?

• About 40% of the civilians starved to death

• The Soviets surrendered to the Germans

• The Germans were defeated by the Allies

• The Germans captured Leningrad

Which battle was the first major loss for the Germans and prevented them from advancing further eastward?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Kursk

• Battle of Moscow

• Battle of El Alamein

What did Stalin ask the U.S. and Great Britain to do during the war?

• Invade Germany

• Open up a 2nd front by invading France

• Provide military aid to the Soviet Union

• Control North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea

What was the objective of the Germans in North Africa in 1942?

• Expand their territory in Africa

• Isolate the Soviets from the other Allies

• Defeat the British at El Alamein

• Gain control over the Suez Canal

What was the operation called when the Allies invaded North Africa with the United States?

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Torch

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Market Garden

What was the significance of the Battle of Kursk in July 1943?

• It prevented the Germans from advancing further eastward

• It was the first major loss for the Germans

• It resulted in the defeat of the British forces

• It marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Italy

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad in February 1943?

• The Germans captured Stalingrad

• The Soviets surrendered to the Germans

• The Germans were stopped from advancing further eastward

• The Soviets were defeated by the Germans