Quiz on the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion

What was the primary purpose of the descendants' visit to the Ardennes?

• To honor the American soldiers who fought there

• To participate in a military exercise

• To attend a family reunion

• To conduct historical research

What distinguished the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion during World War II?

• It was the only battalion to fight in the Pacific

• It was an all African-American unit

• It was led by General Patton

• It was the first to use tanks in battle

Where did the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion begin their wartime service?

• Camp Gruber, Oklahoma

• Camp Pendleton, California

• Fort Bragg, North Carolina

• Fort Benning, Georgia

How did Colonel Harmon S. Kelce address the issue of transfers within the battalion?

• He allowed transfers freely

• He ignored the issue completely

• He stated that the only way out was to die

• He encouraged soldiers to apply for transfers

What approach did Captain William Mlau use to resolve conflicts with his men?

• He ignored the conflicts

• He held formal disciplinary hearings

• He transferred them to other units

• He challenged them to a physical fight