Allied Success, D-Day & Key Battles (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date was D-Day launched?
On what date was D-Day launched?
June 6, 1944
How many beaches were used for the D-Day landings in Normandy?
How many beaches were used for the D-Day landings in Normandy?
Five beaches
When did the Battle of Midway take place?
When did the Battle of Midway take place?
June 4-7, 1942
On what date was Pearl Harbor attacked, leading to US entry into World War II?
On what date was Pearl Harbor attacked, leading to US entry into World War II?
December 7, 1941
How many Axis troops surrendered in the Tunisia Campaign in 1943?
How many Axis troops surrendered in the Tunisia Campaign in 1943?
Over 250,000
When did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
When did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
Dec 16, 1944 to Jan 25, 1945
In which region did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
In which region did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
Ardennes (Belgium & Luxembourg)
Which US Admiral prepared an ambush at the Battle of Midway?
Which US Admiral prepared an ambush at the Battle of Midway?
Chester W. Nimitz
Which general's Third Army executed a rapid counterattack at the Battle of the Bulge?
Which general's Third Army executed a rapid counterattack at the Battle of the Bulge?
George S. Patton
Which Japanese carrier was destroyed later after three others sank at Midway?
Which Japanese carrier was destroyed later after three others sank at Midway?
Hiryu
When was Rome captured by Allied forces?
When was Rome captured by Allied forces?
June 1944
What key advantage did the US have before the Battle of Midway?
What key advantage did the US have before the Battle of Midway?
Deciphered Japanese communications