World War II: planes landing on aircraft carrier in Pacific Theater during World War II

World War II: planes landing on aircraft carrier in Pacific Theater during World War II

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The video discusses the presence of jet planes over carriers, highlighting the loss of six American ships, with the light aircraft carrier Princeton being the most significant loss. Despite the damage, the Princeton fought back until its magazine exploded. Most of its crew was saved. The footage, captured by the US Navy and newsreel correspondents, shows planes returning to carriers, marking a significant naval victory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial action described in the video?

Helicopters rescuing sailors

Jet planes flying over carriers

Ships docking at a port

Submarines launching torpedoes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ship is highlighted as the worst loss among the American ships?

USS Enterprise

USS Missouri

USS Princeton

USS Arizona

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Princeton's magazine during the battle?

It exploded

It was safely secured

It was captured by the enemy

It was thrown overboard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who created the news report footage shown in the video?

Independent journalists

The US Navy and newsreel correspondents

The Air Force

The US Army

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is described as the greatest naval victory in the video?

The sinking of the Bismarck

The Battle of Midway

The victory described in the video

The D-Day landings