Key Battles of World War Two

Which year did the Battle of Britain take place?

• 1939

• 1940

• 1941

• 1942

What was the primary objective of the D-Day Landings?

• To capture Berlin

• To liberate Paris

• To establish a Western front in Europe

• To destroy the German navy

Which city was the focal point of the Battle of Stalingrad?

• Moscow

• Leningrad

• Stalingrad

• Kiev

Who was the British commander at the Battle of El Alamein?

• General Montgomery

• General Patton

• General Rommel

• General Eisenhower

The Battle of Midway was primarily fought between which two nations?

• Germany and the Soviet Union

• Japan and the United States

• Britain and Italy

• France and Germany

What was the significance of the Battle of Kursk?

• It was the largest tank battle in history

• It marked the end of the war in Europe

• It was the first use of nuclear weapons

• It was the first battle fought in the air

Which aircraft was famously used by the RAF during the Battle of Britain?

• Spitfire

• Mustang

• Zero

• Messerschmitt

On which date did the D-Day Landings occur?

• 6th June 1944

• 7th July 1943

• 8th August 1942

• 9th September 1941

Which river did the German forces attempt to cross during the Battle of Stalingrad?

• Volga

• Danube

• Rhine

• Elbe

The Battle of El Alamein took place in which country?

• Libya

• Egypt

• Tunisia

• Algeria