Germans Burn Own Freighter, Surrender To Royal Navy

Germans Burn Own Freighter, Surrender To Royal Navy

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The transcript describes a naval battle where the German crew sets fire to their vessel and surrenders to attacking destroyers. A British officer captures the event on film during the July 15 battle, where 30 German supply ships were reportedly sunk. The footage shows the destruction of one of Hitler's cargo ships by a torpedo.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the German crew take regarding their vessel?

They hid it.

They repaired it.

They set it on fire.

They abandoned it.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the German crew find safety after surrendering?

Aboard attacking destroyers.

On a nearby island.

In a submarine.

In a neutral country.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is believed to have taken the films during the battle?

An American journalist.

A British officer.

A Soviet soldier.

A German officer.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many German supply ships were reportedly sunk during the battle?

10

20

30

40

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the end of one of Hitler's cargo ships?

A collision.

An air raid.

A torpedo.

A storm.