4th Test Flashcards
- How did the British know when the Bismar…
Intercepted reports from the Swedish
- What was the first all aircraft ship-to-ship attack in U.S. history?
Toronto
- The technology that allowed the British to detect the Bismarck was ____?
Radar
- The British ship that the Bismarck sunk with virtually all loss of life was _HMS Hood___?
For those of you interested in a visual of the battle and Hood’s sinking, below is a link to Episode 11, Season 1 of the History Channel series “Dogfights”
Hms hood
- Bismarck was later detected because of what?
Oil slick
- What agent French port was a key German U-boat base?
La Rochelle
- What was the German encryption machine used during WWII called? -
Enigma
- Mass produced bulk cargo ships were called what?
Liberty ships
- The Hedgehog was what?
Anti Uboat weapon
1) Nazi Party was created in what year?
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1920
2) What laws were passed that allowed the Germans to legally discriminate against the Jews?
Nuremburg Laws
3) Germany invaded Poland on what date?
1 sep 1939
4) What were the 2 parts of the German Invasion of France in 1940?
- Fall Gelb & Fall Rot
5) The Battle of Britain was… (In regards to aircraft)
- A race for Germany to obtain Air Superiority of the Royal Air Force
5) The Battle of Britain was… (In regards to aircraft)
- A race for Germany to obtain Air Superiority of the Royal Air Force
6) The majority of casualties during WWII were on which front?
- Eastern Front
6) The majority of casualties during WWII were on which front?
- Eastern Front
7) Joint airborne invasion of…?
7) Joint airborne invasion of…?
8) German goal at the Battle of the Bulge was?
- The Germans were planning a massive counter-attack called Wacht am Rhein (“Watch on the Rhine”)
8) German goal at the Battle of the Bulge was?
- The Germans were planning a massive counter-attack called Wacht am Rhein (“Watch on the Rhine”)
9) What date did the German Army Surrender?
- 8 MAY 1945
9) What date did the German Army Surrender?
- 8 MAY 1945
10) British/American invasion of North Africa was called?
- North African Campaign
10) British/American invasion of North Africa was called?
- North African Campaign
11) The Torch Landings had how many task forces?
- 3 task forces (Western, Central and Eastern)
11) The Torch Landings had how many task forces?
- 3 task forces (Western, Central and Eastern)
12) Because of the Torch Landings, how did Hitler respond?
- Hitler occupied Vichy, France and sent troops into Tunisia
12) Because of the Torch Landings, how did Hitler respond?
- Hitler occupied Vichy, France and sent troops into Tunisia
13) What was the objective during operation Shingle?
- To break the stalemate in the Italian Campaign
14) What date did the invasion of Normandy take place?
- 6 JUNE 1944
14) What date did the invasion of Normandy take place?
- 6 JUNE 1944
15) 1st part of the invasion of Germany was?
- Airborne Invasion
15) 1st part of the invasion of Germany was?
- Airborne Invasion
16) What was not a code name of an invasion beach in Germany?
- The 5 that were code names were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno
16) What was not a code name of an invasion beach in Germany?
- The 5 that were code names were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno
17) What date was Paris liberated?
- 25 AUG 1944
17) What date was Paris liberated?
- 25 AUG 1944
18) What was the only battle in South America?
- Battle of River Platte
18) What was the only battle in South America?
- Battle of River Platte
19) The Graf Spree was sunk by what method?
- It was scuttled
19) The Graf Spree was sunk by what method?
- It was scuttled
20) 1st all aircraft ship to ship attack in history was?
- Taranto
20) 1st all aircraft ship to ship attack in history was?
- Taranto
21) Last fleet action fought by the British Navy in the 20th Century was?
- Cape Matapan
21) Last fleet action fought by the British Navy in the 20th Century was?
- Cape Matapan
22) How were the British able to predict where the Italian Fleet would be during th battle of Cape Matapan?
- Signals intercepts; the British into the Italian Naval Code
22) How were the British able to predict where the Italian Fleet would be during th battle of Cape Matapan?
- Signals intercepts; the British into the Italian Naval Code
23) How did the British know when the German Bismark set sail?
- Neutral Swedish forces spotted the Germans setting sail and reported them to their authorities; The British intercepted this message
23) How did the British know when the German Bismark set sail?
- Neutral Swedish forces spotted the Germans setting sail and reported them to their authorities; The British intercepted this message
28) When was the turning point during the battle of the Atlantic?
- May 1943
28) When was the turning point during the battle of the Atlantic?
- May 1943
32) Between April and June of 1942, what were the U.S shipping losses?
- 1,750,000 tons
32) Between April and June of 1942, what were the U.S shipping losses?
- 1,750,000 tons
33) When did Germany surrender?
- 7 MAY 1945
33) When did Germany surrender?
- 7 MAY 1945
