D-Day Invasion Quiz

What was the purpose of the D-Day invasion?

• To invade the Soviet Union

• To liberate occupied France

• To conquer the British Isles

• To defend Nazi Germany’s rule

When did the D-Day invasion begin?

• 4 July 1945

• 8 May 1943

• 6 June 1944

• 1 September 1939

What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Desert Fox

• Operation Iron Wall

How many Allied troops took part in the D-Day invasion?

• Over 156,000 troops

• About 56,000 troops

• Nearly 206,000 troops

• Less than 100,000 troops

What was the distance by sea from England to Normandy?

• Around 250 miles

• Over 75 miles

• Under 60 miles

• Around 100 miles

How many Allied nations had troops in the invasion?

• 13 Allied countries

• 15 Allied countries

• 10 Allied countries

• 18 Allied countries

What happened at Sword Beach?

• British troops gave up

• Three days of battle

• Airmen led the charge

• Captured in three hours

What was the estimated number of Allied casualties on D-Day?

• About 25,000 troops

• Nearly 5,000 troops

• Over 50,000 troops

• Around 10,000 troops

When did Allied leaders decide to begin liberating Europe?

• During late 1945

• At the end of 1943

• Early in 1944

• In spring 1942

Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during the D-Day planning?

• Neville Chamberlain

• Winston Churchill

• Harold Macmillan

• Stanley Baldwin