World War II: Victory in Europe

What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?

• Operation Freedom

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Victory

• Operation Eagle

Which beaches did the US forces land on during the D-Day invasion?

• Gold and Sword

• Juno and Gold

• Sword and Utah

• Utah and Omaha

What was the main purpose of the phony army built by the Allies?

• To defend Britain

• To distract the Germans

• To serve as reinforcements

• To train new soldiers

What was the last major German offensive of World War II?

• The Battle of Normandy

• The Battle of Paris

• The Battle of the Bulge

• The Battle of Berlin

Which city was liberated by US and French forces in August 1944?

• Berlin

• Paris

• Vienna

• Rome

What significant event occurred at the Yalta Conference?

• Japan surrendered

• The United Nations was formed

• Plans for post-war Europe were discussed

• Germany surrendered unconditionally

Who became the US President after Franklin D. Roosevelt's death?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

On what date did Germany officially surrender in World War II?

• May 7, 1945

• April 30, 1945

• August 15, 1945

• June 6, 1945

What does 'VE Day' stand for?

• Victory in Europe Day

• Victory and End Day

• Victory of the East Day

• Victory over Enemies Day

Which Allied leader wished Franklin D. Roosevelt had lived to see VE Day?

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Charles de Gaulle

• Dwight D. Eisenhower