WW2's Biggest Mad Lad | The Life & Times of Leo Major

WW2's Biggest Mad Lad | The Life & Times of Leo Major

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video narrates the extraordinary military career of Leo Major, a Canadian soldier known for his bravery and unconventional tactics during World War II and the Korean War. It highlights his solo capture of 93 German soldiers, his daring missions, and his refusal of a medal. Leo's legacy includes being an honorary citizen of Zwolle and having a street named after him.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Leo Major's role in the army during World War II?

Medic

Scout and Sniper

Pilot

Tank Operator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Leo Major manage to capture 93 German soldiers?

By calling in an airstrike

By sneaking past them and capturing their commanding officer

By coordinating with the Dutch Resistance

By using a tank

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Leo Major refuse the Distinguished Conduct Medal?

He thought the general was a hack

He believed capturing 93 soldiers was just practice

He was not interested in medals

He wanted a higher rank

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Leo Major's reaction to his friend Willie's death during the mission in Zwolle?

He called for reinforcements

He surrendered to the Germans

He abandoned the mission

He sought revenge and continued the mission alone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Leo Major manage to clear the city of Zwolle of German soldiers?

By using a secret tunnel

By single-handedly attacking and capturing soldiers

By calling in Canadian artillery

By negotiating with the German commander

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Leo Major's role in the Korean War?

He was a diplomat

He led a team of scouts and snipers

He was a tank commander

He served as a medic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What honor did Leo Major receive from the city of Zwolle after the war?

An honorary citizenship

A medal of valor

A street named after him

A statue in his honor