WWII: War Ends in Europe

Which significant battle that took place in the Soviet Union was a major loss for Nazi Germany and a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front in Europe?

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Kursk

Which Axis country surrendered in Sept 1943 and then joined the Allies a month later?

• Japan

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

Which alliance did the USSR join once the German forces invaded their country?

• Axis Powers

• Central Powers

• Allies

• Comintern Pact

What was the name of the offensive attack planned by American and Allied troops in late Spring of 1944?

• Operation Eagle

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Freedom

• Operation Victory

Who is the general in charge of Operation Overlord and is also pictured speaking to troops in the image?

• Gen. George Patton

• Gen. Douglas MacArthur

• Gen. Dwight Eisenhower

• Gen. Bernard Montgomery

What date is commonly referred to as D-Day, marking the beginning of a significant attack during World War II?

• May 8, 1945

• June 6, 1944

• December 7, 1941

• August 6, 1945

Which tough, controversial US General in charge of a tank division is associated with the quote "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't."?

• Gen. Douglas MacArthur

• Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Gen. George Patton

• Gen. Omar Bradley

What was the code name for the invasion of Normandy, France during World War II?

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Torch

Which area was invaded by the Allied forces on D-Day?

• Paris, France

• Berlin, Germany

• Normandy, France

• Rome, Italy

What does the term "D-Day" refer to in the context of this image?

• The day when the Allied forces declared victory in Europe

• The day when the Axis powers surrendered

• The day when the Allied forces launched a major invasion during World War II

• The day when World War II started