
West Point Class of 1942: A Historical Overview
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History
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10th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who presented the diplomas to the graduating class of 1942 at West Point?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Franklin D. Roosevelt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the new significant branch that many West Point cadets joined after graduation?
Army Air Forces
Artillery
Navy
Infantry
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the washout rate for pilot training during World War II?
20%
30%
40%
50%
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which cadet from the class of 1942 died in a plane crash shortly after receiving his wings?
James Woodro Bigby
Joseph Bell
Henry Compton Benny Benitez
Charles Andrew Band Jr.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of aircraft was Captain Jack Bogit flying during his final mission?
P-51 Mustang
P-47 Thunderbolt
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which cadet was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during a mission in Belgium?
Henry Compton Benny Benitez
Wayne Norbury Bolar
Leon Bilston
Terri H Hank Brown Jr.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the fate of Captain Terri H Hank Brown Jr. during a flight in 1944?
He was captured by the enemy
He crashed during acrobatics
He successfully completed his mission
He was shot down by enemy fire
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