D-Day World War II Quiz

On which date did the Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy during World War II?

• May 8, 1945

• June 6, 1944

• July 4, 1944

• August 15, 1944

What was the main objective of the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day?

• To establish a western front against the Soviet Union

• To secure oil supplies for the Allied forces

• To pave the way for the liberation of France and the final defeat of Germany

• To capture the German naval fleet

What was the main objective of the American troops shown in the photograph with General Dwight Eisenhower?

• To provide medical support to the front lines

• To cut German communication lines and block supply and escape routes

• To negotiate a ceasefire with German forces

• To gather intelligence on German defenses

What adverse condition affected the paratroopers during the D-Day assault?

• Heavy enemy fire

• Equipment malfunctions

• Bad weather

• Poor visibility due to smoke

What made the crossing of the English Channel difficult for the Allied troops during the landing on the beaches?

• The clear weather

• The choppy waters of the Channel

• The absence of enemy forces

• The lightweight equipment

What happened to some of the landing craft as the Allied troops made their way across the English Channel?

• They were upgraded

• They were greeted by civilians

• They were knocked out by German underwater mines

• They sailed smoothly without incident

What did the soldiers have to do when the landing craft neared the beaches?

• They had a rest before moving on

• They were immediately taken prisoner

• They were often forced to swim long distances to shore with their gear

• They set up camp on the landing craft

What challenge did the soldiers face as they swam to shore after the landing craft opened their exit ramps?

• They had to avoid sunburn

• They faced heavy German fire

• They had to wait for rescue boats

• They encountered friendly forces

What was the date of the Allied invasion known as D-Day during World War II?

• May 8, 1945

• June 6, 1944

• July 4, 1944

• August 15, 1944

What was the code name for the massive assault launched by the Allies from the southern part of the United Kingdom?

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Torch