World War II D-Day Lessons

When did D-Day occur?

• September 1, 1939
• March 1941
• December 7, 1941
• June 6, 1944

How did the Allies arrive on the beaches of Normandy France?

• Sea
• Air
• Both

Why is the D-Day battle significant?

• It was the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
• It was the turning point of the war in Europe.
• It liberated Western Europe.
• It was the turning point of the war in Africa.

What was the codename for the invasion of Normandy?

• D-Day
• Operation Torch
• Operation Seal Lion
• Operation Overlord

Where did the D-Day battle take place?

• England
• France
• Germany
• Hawaii

What was the name of the complex German defenses along the French coastline?

• Maginot Line
• The Seigffried Line
• Pas de Calais
• The Atlantic Wall

Which beaches were the Canadians responsible for securing in Normandy?

• Juno 
• Omaha 
• Utah
• Sword

The Allied invasion of Normandy would involve moving 156,000 allied troops across what body of water?

• The Atlantic Ocean
• The English Channel
• The Rhine River
• The Mediterranean Sea

How did D-Day help influence Germany's surrender on May 8, 1945?

• It prevented Hitler from sending troops from France to build up his front against the Soviets.
• Hitler's army lost so many men, that they could no longer fight other battles.
• Hitler's army lost so many tanks that they did not have the equipment to keep fighting.
• None of the above.

 What group of soldiers led the first wave of invaders?

• The submariners
• The generals 
• The paratroopers
• The Calvary