World War II Interesting Facts

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1. General Patton's dog was named Montgomery Franklin Willie Charlie

2. What is the code name used by General Eisenhower's staff for his retreat outside of London? Da de da Tweedle de dum Little Camp David London Bridge

3. Chester Nimitz, son of Admiral Chester Nimitz commanded what submarine? USS-S-28 USS Bonefish USS Haddo USS Barbel

4. Nickname given to newscaster H. V. Kaltenborn. Voice of Doom The baritone Kalty's voice Voice of Hope

5. The first Series E Defense Bond was sold on: January 1, 1942 May 1, 1941 December 26, 1941 June 6, 1942

6. Who was not a Vice President of Franklin Roosevelt? John Garner Henry Wallace Harry Truman Al Smith

7. What was the Anzio Express? The first train to exceed 100 mph. Nickname for a German train The first train blown up by the enemy Nickname given to a German Railway Gun

8. Who commanded the Luftwaffe? Hermann Goering Albert Speer Rudolph Hess Warner Baumbach

9. Intrepid was the code name of the head of the British intelligence network. Who was he? Sir Lawrence Olivier Sir Conan Doyle Sir Arthur Scott Sir William Stephenson

10. On what date did Germany and Italy declare war on the United States, and in turn the United States declared war on Germany and Italy? December 8, 1941 January 6, 1942 December 6, 1941 December 11, 1941

11. What would WW2 be without John Wayne? How many WW2 movies did he star in between 1942 and 1966? 25 14 17 30

12. What was the nickname of the German propaganda broadcaster? Munich Gertie Wartburg Wilma Berlin Barbie Axis Sally

13. What did Hedy Lamarr, the movie actress do to help toward the war effort? Spent more time entertaining troops than Bob Hope Sold the most War Bonds Made more war movies than any other actress She co-invented a torpedo guidance sysytem, that was approved but not used

14. Where did President Franklin Roosevelt sometimes go for medical treatment? Warm Springs Franklins Palace Hot Springs Bridge Court

15. When did President Franklin Roosevelt die? May 12, 1944 June 6, 1944 April 12, 1945 April 11, 1944