D-Day Operations and the Battle of Duvra

D-Day Operations and the Battle of Duvra

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Allies' radar jamming operation before the Normandy landings?

To destroy German bunkers

To confuse German ground troops

To disrupt German communication lines

To blind German radar along the coast

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which forces were primarily responsible for containing the Duvra radar station?

The first Canadian Infantry Division

The Black Watch fifth battalion Royal Regiment Scotland

The United States Marine Corps

The British Paratroopers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the Canadian units after isolating the Duvra station?

Insufficient ammunition

Lack of air support

Slow advance leading to bypass orders

Heavy German artillery fire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the assault on June 17th, what unexpected situation did the Royal Marines encounter?

Light resistance from German forces

A lack of naval support

A surprise counterattack

Heavy German reinforcements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the assault on the Duvra radar station?

The Allies suffered heavy casualties

The German officers surrendered after realizing the position was untenable

The station remained operational

The German forces successfully defended the station