Finland Fights Soviets For Hanko

Finland Fights Soviets For Hanko

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers Finland's military efforts to reclaim the city of Hanko from Russia, highlighting the involvement of Baron von Mannerheim and the Finnish alliance with Germany against Russia, now allied with Britain. It showcases Finnish military tactics, including artillery support, blitz troops, and river crossings under heavy fire. The grim realities of war are depicted, with scenes of deadly gunfire, flamethrower attacks, and sapper troops planting landmines to breach Russian defenses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective of the Finnish army in the summer war against Russia?

To capture Moscow

To reclaim the city of Hanko

To form an alliance with Germany

To defend against British forces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was called to assist Germany in the fight against Russia?

Baron von Mannerheim

Winston Churchill

Joseph Stalin

Adolf Hitler

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol was used to mark Finnish reconnaissance planes?

A blue cross

A red star

A Finnish swastika

A white circle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic did Finnish troops use to breach Russian defenses?

Air strikes

Cavalry charges

Naval bombardment

Planting landmines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes the Finnish troops' river crossing?

It was a peaceful maneuver

It was conducted under heavy fire

It was a training exercise

It was a diplomatic mission