History Quiz

What was the mission of the Truman Committee, headed by then-Senator Harry Truman, during World War II?

Can you identify this World War II-era armored fighting vehicle?

What was the target of Operation Biting, also known as the Bruneval Raid, a British commando raid in late February 1942?

Who burned down the headquarters of the Northeast Greenland Sledge Patrol in March 1943?

Bethnal Green tube station in London was the site of 173 deaths in March 1943. What caused the disaster? (Photo depicts a different station.)

The “Battle of Los Angeles” of February 24-25, 1942, was a case of mass panic brought about by an imaginary Japanese attack. What form of attack was it supposed to be?

In 1753, when Britain and France were heading for conflict over control of the Ohio River Valley, a young George Washington was sent to deliver a diplomatic message to French forces in the area. Which of these was NOT a reason why he was chosen for the mission?

Germany has never been a major naval power, but still operated a significant number of battleships during and between the world wars. How many German battleships were sunk by the enemy (and NOT scuttled by their own crew) during World War II?

Marmaduke “Pat” Pattle was the highest-scoring fighter ace of the British Commonwealth in World War II. What nation did he hail from?

Sumner Welles (left on photo) was the U.S. Under Secretary of State from 1936 to 1943. In early 1940, he undertook a special mission to investigate the state of the war and explore possibilities for peace. Which countries did he visit to meet with national leaders?