Norman Kota and the D-Day Invasion

Where was Norman Kota born?

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• Chelsea, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

Which military academy did Norman Kota attend?

• Annapolis

• The Citadel

• VMI

• West Point

What was Kota's role during the North African campaign?

• Financial Officer at Langley Field

• Chief of Staff for the First Infantry Division

• Commander of the 28th Infantry Division

• Instructor at West Point

What was the codename for the section of the Normandy Coast that Kota's division was tasked with assaulting?

• Gold Beach

• Omaha Beach

• Sword Beach

• Juno Beach

What phrase did Kota famously shout to the Rangers during the D-Day invasion?

• Rangers, hold the line!

• Rangers, take the hill!

• Rangers, show the way!

• Rangers, lead the charge!

What was Kota's position after D-Day?

• Commander of the 28th Infantry Division

• Financial Officer

• Instructor at West Point

• Chief Intelligence Officer

What battle did Kota participate in after the liberation of Paris?

• Battle of Hürtgen Forest

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Midway

What was one of the tactical errors Kota made during the Battle of Hürtgen Forest?

• Not using air support

• Not sending out proper reconnaissance

• Not coordinating with naval forces

• Not securing supply lines

Which actor portrayed Norman Kota in the movie 'The Longest Day'?

• John Wayne

• Robert Mitchum

• Charlton Heston

• Gregory Peck

What educational platform is promoted at the end of the video?

• Coursera

• Udemy

• Khan Academy

• Brilliant