SMASHING BLOW AT HITLER'S OIL -

The video discusses a significant attack by liberators on Romanian oil fields, which dealt a major blow to Hitler's war machine. The attack involved delayed action explosives and incendiaries, causing extensive fires and damage to refineries. Historical context is provided with a reference to a 1929 fire. The accuracy of the attack is confirmed by US Air Force stills. Ploiești, a crucial oil source for Hitler, suffered great damage, and the liberator force faced heavy losses. The loss of oil for Hitler is deemed irreplaceable.

What was the primary objective of the liberators' attack on the Romanian oil fields?

• To deliver a significant blow to Hitler's war machine

• To establish a base in Romania

• To capture the oil fields for their own use

• To test new military technology

What historical event is used to illustrate the severity of oil field fires?

• A fire in a Romanian oil field in 1929

• The Chicago Fire of 1871

• The Great Fire of London

• A fire in a Texas oil field in 1930

What was the outcome of the attack on Ploiești in terms of damage?

• Minimal damage with quick recovery

• Complete destruction of the oil fields

• Significant damage to the surface plant

• No damage reported

How did the United States Air Force contribute to the documentation of the attack?

• By writing detailed reports

• By taking still photographs

• By recording video footage

• By interviewing local residents

Why was the attack on Ploiești considered strategically important?

• It was the first successful air raid in history

• It was a symbolic victory for the liberators

• It was a major source of crude oil for Hitler

• It was the only source of crude oil for the Allies