History Quiz

What was the official name of the famous Dambusters Raid of May 16-17, 1943, when British heavy bombers used experimental “skipping bombs” to destroy German dams?

Can you identify this World War II-era battleship? (The distinctive turret layout might help…)

You probably already knew that U.S. naval life vests were nicknamed “Mae West” after the famous actress and singer during World War II. However, “Mae West” was also the American nickname for another thing in the war. What was it?

What was the German operation named Unternehmen Rheinübung (“Operation Rhine Exercise”) during World War II?

What did British movie star David Niven do during World War II?

Which World War II belligerent nation’s cabinet had a position called “Minister of Aircraft Production”? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

The Star Wars films famously used numerous World War II-era firearms as the basis for their futuristic weapons. Can you identify the real-life weapon used for the prop carried by this Imperial Stormtrooper?

Which of these battles during the May 1940 German invasion of France and the Low Countries is generally considered to have sealed the fate of France and Belgium, and allowed German forces to make a dash for the English Channel?

What organization used this flag in Nazi Germany?

Quite a few political and military leaders committed suicide in the turbulent years of World War II. Of these three heads of state of government, who did NOT kill himself?