What Do You Know About D-day? Trivia Quiz
World War 2 was undoubtedly a war that should never have happened, but it did, and when it came to an end, a lot of lives had been lost, and governments toppled. D-DAY in 1944 was the day in which Normandy was invaded. In this quiz, it will ask you questions about D-day, and based on your knowledge, you will be scored by answering the questions correct or incorrect.
- 1.
What was the overall invasion operation nickname of D-day?
- A.
The German take over
- B.
Operation Pas De Calais
- C.
Overlord
- D.
Normandy
- E.
Operation higgins
Correct Answer
C. OverlordExplanation
The overall invasion operation nickname of D-day was "overlord". This term was used to refer to the Allied plan to invade and liberate Western Europe from German occupation during World War II. The name "overlord" symbolized the supreme leadership and control that the Allied forces had over the operation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the name of the supreme allied commander?
- A.
Erwin Rommel
- B.
Arthur Tedder
- C.
Bernard Montgomery
- D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- E.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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E. Dwight D. EisenhowerExplanation
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the name of the supreme allied commander. He held this position during World War II and was responsible for overseeing the coordination of the Allied forces. Eisenhower played a crucial role in the planning and execution of major military operations, such as the D-Day invasion of Normandy. His leadership and strategic decisions were instrumental in the success of the Allied forces in defeating Nazi Germany.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where did the location of D-day take place?
- A.
Normandy beach
- B.
Neptune beach
- C.
Pas De Calais
- D.
Poland
- E.
Arizona coast
Correct Answer
A. Normandy beachExplanation
The location of D-day took place at Normandy beach. This is a well-known historical fact, as it was the site of the largest amphibious invasion in history during World War II. The Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, in an operation that marked a turning point in the war. The other options mentioned, such as Neptune beach, Pas De Calais, Poland, and Arizona coast, are not associated with the location of D-day.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did D-day take place?
- A.
February 10,1944
- B.
June 6, 1944
- C.
July 6, 1944
- D.
August 12, 1944
- E.
November 8, 1944
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B. June 6, 1944 -
- 5.
What was 1 name out of the 5 French coast beaches?
- A.
Sword
- B.
Hillgo
- C.
Montgomery
- D.
Arizona
- E.
England
Correct Answer
A. SwordExplanation
The answer is "Sword" because it is the only option that is a name of a French coast beach. The other options, Hillgo, Montgomery, Arizona, and England, do not correspond to French coast beaches.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Approximately how many allied soldiers fought in D-day?
- A.
155,000
- B.
156,000
- C.
175,000
- D.
200,000
- E.
400,00
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B. 156,000Explanation
On D-day, approximately 156,000 allied soldiers fought. This number represents the combined forces of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, who launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on June 6, 1944. The soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of Operation Overlord, aiming to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II. The precise number of soldiers involved may vary in different sources, but 156,000 is the generally accepted estimate.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Approximately how many German soldiers fought in D-day ?
- A.
455,000
- B.
200,000
- C.
276,000
- D.
656,000
- E.
380,000
Correct Answer
E. 380,000Explanation
Approximately 380,000 German soldiers fought in D-day. This number represents the estimated total of German troops deployed on the day of the invasion. D-day, which took place on June 6, 1944, was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II. The German forces were heavily fortified along the coast, and the invasion marked a significant turning point in the war. The correct answer reflects the estimated number of German soldiers involved in the battle.Rate this question:
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