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4th Test Flashcards

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  1. How did the British know when the Bismar…
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Intercepted reports from the Swedish

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  1. What was the first all aircraft ship-to-ship attack in U.S. history?
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Toronto

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  1. The technology that allowed the British to detect the Bismarck was ____?
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Radar

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  1. 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”
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Hms hood

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  1. Bismarck was later detected because of what?
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Oil slick

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  1. What agent French port was a key German U-boat base?
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La Rochelle

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  1. What was the German encryption machine used during WWII called? -
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Enigma

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  1. Mass produced bulk cargo ships were called what?
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Liberty ships

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  1. The Hedgehog was what?
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Anti Uboat weapon

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1) Nazi Party was created in what year?

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1920

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2) What laws were passed that allowed the Germans to legally discriminate against the Jews?

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Nuremburg Laws

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3) Germany invaded Poland on what date?

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1 sep 1939

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4) What were the 2 parts of the German Invasion of France in 1940?

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​- Fall Gelb & Fall Rot

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5) The Battle of Britain was… (In regards to aircraft)

​- A race for Germany to obtain Air Superiority of the Royal Air Force

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5) The Battle of Britain was… (In regards to aircraft)

​- A race for Germany to obtain Air Superiority of the Royal Air Force

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6) The majority of casualties during WWII were on which front?
​- Eastern Front

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6) The majority of casualties during WWII were on which front?
​- Eastern Front

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7) Joint airborne invasion of…?

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7) Joint airborne invasion of…?

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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”)

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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”)

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9) What date did the German Army Surrender?

​- 8 MAY 1945

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9) What date did the German Army Surrender?

​- 8 MAY 1945

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10) British/American invasion of North Africa was called?

​- North African Campaign

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10) British/American invasion of North Africa was called?

​- North African Campaign

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11) The Torch Landings had how many task forces?

​- 3 task forces (Western, Central and Eastern)

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11) The Torch Landings had how many task forces?

​- 3 task forces (Western, Central and Eastern)

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12) Because of the Torch Landings, how did Hitler respond?

​- Hitler occupied Vichy, France and sent troops into Tunisia

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12) Because of the Torch Landings, how did Hitler respond?

​- Hitler occupied Vichy, France and sent troops into Tunisia

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13) What was the objective during operation Shingle?

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​- To break the stalemate in the Italian Campaign

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14) What date did the invasion of Normandy take place?

​- 6 JUNE 1944

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14) What date did the invasion of Normandy take place?

​- 6 JUNE 1944

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15) 1st part of the invasion of Germany was?

​- Airborne Invasion

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15) 1st part of the invasion of Germany was?

​- Airborne Invasion

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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

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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

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17) What date was Paris liberated?

​- 25 AUG 1944

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17) What date was Paris liberated?

​- 25 AUG 1944

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18) What was the only battle in South America?

​- Battle of River Platte

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18) What was the only battle in South America?

​- Battle of River Platte

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19) The Graf Spree was sunk by what method?

​- It was scuttled

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19) The Graf Spree was sunk by what method?

​- It was scuttled

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20) 1st all aircraft ship to ship attack in history was?

​- Taranto

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20) 1st all aircraft ship to ship attack in history was?

​- Taranto

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21) Last fleet action fought by the British Navy in the 20th Century was?
​- Cape Matapan

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21) Last fleet action fought by the British Navy in the 20th Century was?
​- Cape Matapan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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28) When was the turning point during the battle of the Atlantic?
​- May 1943

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28) When was the turning point during the battle of the Atlantic?
​- May 1943

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32) Between April and June of 1942, what were the U.S shipping losses?
​- 1,750,000 tons

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32) Between April and June of 1942, what were the U.S shipping losses?
​- 1,750,000 tons

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33) When did Germany surrender?

​- 7 MAY 1945

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33) When did Germany surrender?

​- 7 MAY 1945

Naval 202 (6 decks)

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