Advance on Germany- Fall of Berlin and Hitler's Death (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did D-Day (Operation Overlord) take place?
When did D-Day (Operation Overlord) take place?
June 6, 1944
What was the codename for the D-Day operation?
What was the codename for the D-Day operation?
Operation Overlord
By when had Allied forces liberated Paris?
By when had Allied forces liberated Paris?
Late August 1944
When did the Berlin Offensive begin?
When did the Berlin Offensive begin?
April 16, 1945
Which two marshals led the Soviet assault on Berlin?
Which two marshals led the Soviet assault on Berlin?
Zhukov and Konev
How many troops did the Soviets deploy in the Berlin Offensive?
How many troops did the Soviets deploy in the Berlin Offensive?
2.5 million
Which groups made up part of Berlin's German defenders?
Which groups made up part of Berlin's German defenders?
Volkssturm and Hitler Youth
When did Soviet and American forces meet at the Elbe River?
When did Soviet and American forces meet at the Elbe River?
April 25, 1945
On what date did Adolf Hitler commit suicide?
On what date did Adolf Hitler commit suicide?
April 30, 1945
Who died alongside Hitler in the bunker?
Who died alongside Hitler in the bunker?
Eva Braun
When did Berlin formally surrender?
When did Berlin formally surrender?
May 2, 1945
When did Germany unconditionally surrender to the Allies?
When did Germany unconditionally surrender to the Allies?
May 7, 1945