Roddie Edmonds and Moral Courage

During WWII, 6 million European Jews were killed by Germans. Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds displayed remarkable courage by saving hundreds of Jewish American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge. Despite being captured and imprisoned, Edmonds refused to separate Jewish soldiers from others, risking his life to protect them. His actions exemplified moral courage and highlighted the importance of equality and human life, leaving a lasting legacy.

What was the estimated number of European Jews killed during World War II?

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 6 million

• 7 million

What is engraved along an avenue of trees at the Jerusalem memorial?

• Names of those who protected Jews

• Names of Jewish survivors

• Names of fallen soldiers

• Names of German officials

Who was the American soldier known for saving hundreds of Jewish soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge?

• Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds

• General Patton

• Lieutenant Winters

• Colonel Hogan

Where were the captured American soldiers taken by the Germans?

• Auschwitz

• Berlin

• Paris

• Jerusalem

What did the Germans attempt to do with the Jewish soldiers in the American army?

• Integrate them

• Separate them

• Promote them

• Deport them

How did Roddie Edmonds respond when faced with the choice of giving up Jewish soldiers?

• He complied

• He hesitated

• He fled

• He refused

What was the outcome of Roddie Edmonds' leadership during the imprisonment?

• The soldiers surrendered

• The soldiers were executed

• The soldiers escaped

• The soldiers were relocated

What was Roddie Edmonds' primary motivation for his actions?

• Military orders

• Human life equality

• Family safety

• National pride

How many Jewish American soldiers did Roddie Edmonds save?

• 250

• 100

• 150

• 200

What does the story of Roddie Edmonds exemplify?

• Economic power

• Political diplomacy

• Moral courage

• Military strategy