70th Anniversary Of D-day

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    Who was the Prime Minister at the time of the D-Day landings?

    • Clement Attlee
      Clement Attlee
    • Anthony Eden
      Anthony Eden
    • Winston Churchill
      Winston Churchill
    • Neville Chamberlain
      Neville Chamberlain
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70th Anniversary Of D-day - Quiz
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This quiz commemorates the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, assessing knowledge on key details such as leaders, military strategies, and participating nations. It is designed to enhance understanding of World War II events, focusing on the pivotal D-Day landings.

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  • 2. 

    The Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces was?

    • Dwight D. Eisenhower

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    • Bernard Montgomery

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    • Erwin Rommel

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    • Trafford Leigh-Mallory

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    Correct Answer
    A. Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Explanation
    During World War II, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces was Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was appointed to this position in 1943 and was responsible for planning and executing the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. Eisenhower played a crucial role in the success of the invasion and the subsequent liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. His leadership and strategic decisions were instrumental in the Allied victory in Europe.

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    Which of the following codenames for the beaches involved in the landings is incorrect?

    • Juno

    • Sword

    • Sliver

    • Utah

    Correct Answer
    A. Sliver
    Explanation
    The given question asks for the incorrect codename for the beaches involved in the landings. Juno, Sword, and Utah are all correct codenames for the beaches involved in the landings. However, "Sliver" is not a codename for any of the beaches involved in the landings. Therefore, the correct answer is Sliver.

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    Operation Fortitude (South) was a plan of deception. It was designed to persuade the Germans that the Allied landings would not be in Normandy, but where instead?

    • Cherbourg

    • Pas de Calais

    • Bordeaux

    • Dieppe

    Correct Answer
    A. Pas de Calais
    Explanation
    Operation Fortitude (South) was a plan of deception during World War II. Its objective was to mislead the Germans about the location of the Allied landings. The correct answer, Pas de Calais, refers to the region in northern France that was the intended target of the deception. The Allies created a fictitious army, complete with inflatable tanks and fake radio transmissions, to make the Germans believe that the main invasion would occur there. This strategy aimed to divert German resources away from the actual landing site in Normandy, increasing the chances of success for the D-Day operation.

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    What were the names of the temporary harbours erected on the beaches after the beachheads had been secured on D-Day? - ProProfs

    What were the names of the temporary harbours erected on the beaches after the beachheads had been secured on D-Day?

    • Gooseberry

    • Arnhems

    • Ironclad

    • Mulberry

    Correct Answer
    A. Mulberry
    Explanation
    The temporary harbours erected on the beaches after the beachheads had been secured on D-Day were called Mulberry. These harbours were an essential part of the Allied invasion of Normandy as they provided a way to unload troops, vehicles, and supplies directly onto the beaches. The Mulberry harbours were made up of floating piers, breakwaters, and other components that were towed across the English Channel and assembled off the coast of Normandy. They played a crucial role in the success of the invasion by ensuring a steady flow of reinforcements and resources to support the advancing troops.

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    What does the D in D-Day stand for?

    • Dwight after General Eisenhower

    • It didn't stand for anything

    • The date on which operations would begin

    • Dauntless

    Correct Answer
    A. The date on which operations would begin
    Explanation
    D-Day is a term commonly used to refer to the day on which a military operation is scheduled to begin. In this context, the D in D-Day stands for "the date on which operations would begin." It is a generic term used to indicate the start date of a military campaign or operation. The specific date may vary depending on the context, but the term D-Day is commonly used to refer to any important or significant starting date in military planning.

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    In the weeks that followed the D-Day landings contingents from the following countries were involved as part of the Allied Forces except?

    • Greece

    • Norway

    • Ireland

    • Czechoslovakia

    Correct Answer
    A. Ireland
    Explanation
    During the weeks that followed the D-Day landings, contingents from Greece, Norway, and Czechoslovakia were involved as part of the Allied Forces. However, Ireland was not involved as part of the Allied Forces during this time.

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  • 8. 

    There were over 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy on D-Day, how many were British?

    • 88,375

    • 23,500

    • 43,100

    • 61,715

    Correct Answer
    A. 61,715
    Explanation
    The answer, 61,715, represents the number of British soldiers who landed in Normandy on D-Day. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the number of British soldiers among the total number of soldiers landed.

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    What was the name of the only ship sunk by German Naval activity on D-Day?

    • HMS Argonaut

    • DHSS Titanic

    • USS Arkansas

    • HNoMS Svenner

    Correct Answer
    A. HNoMS Svenner
    Explanation
    HNoMS Svenner is the correct answer because it was the only ship sunk by German Naval activity on D-Day. The other options, HMS Argonaut, DHSS Titanic, and USS Arkansas, were not sunk on D-Day by German Naval activity.

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  • 10. 

    By the 4th July how many men had been landed as part of the advance?

    • 1,000,000

    • 500,000

    • 1,500,000

    • 2,000,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,000,000
    Explanation
    By the 4th July, 1,000,000 men had been landed as part of the advance. This means that a total of 1,000,000 men had been successfully transported and deployed by that date.

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