World War II Quiz

What was World War II described as in the introduction?

• The most peaceful conflict in history

• The largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind

• A minor skirmish between nations

• An event with little historical significance

What has the half century that now separates us from World War II affected according to the introduction?

• It has improved our collective knowledge significantly

• It has had no real impact on our understanding of the war

• It has brought about technological advancements

• It has exacted its toll on our collective knowledge

What will the U.S. Army's participation in the nation's 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II include?

• A series of celebratory parades

• The publication of various materials to help educate Americans about the war

• A reenactment of major battles

• A new recruitment campaign

Who prepared "A Brief History of the U.S. Army in World War II"?

• John Ray Skates alone

• Wayne M. Dzwonchyk alone

• Wayne M. Dzwonchyk (Europe) and John Ray Skates (Pacific)

• An anonymous group of historians

On which page of the document can you find information about "The United States Enters the War"?

• 3

• 8

• 10

• 15

Where in the document would you find the section on "The Battle of the Bulge"?

• Page 17

• Page 21

• Page 22

• Page 23

What is the last section listed in the Contents before "Further Readings"?

• The Final Offensive

• Aftermath

• The Pacific and Adjacent Theaters, 1942–1945

• Twin Drives to American Victory

Who was the person who created "OMAHA Beach"?

• Gary Sheahan

• Field Marshal Rommel

• Army Art Collection

• None of the above

What does "OMAHA Beach" depict?

• The German defenses on the Normandy coast

• The expectations of Field Marshal Rommel

• The Allied invasion of France at its greatest crisis

• All of the above

Where is "OMAHA Beach" from?

• Army Art Collection

• Field Marshal Rommel's private collection

• Normandy local museum

• German Art Collection