Wacky WWII Tidbits

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1. What was the name of Hitler's private railroad car? Eva Freedom Napoleon Amerika

2. Court martials were rare in the U.S. armed forced during WWII. True False

3. What did the 45th Infantry, New Mexico National Guard, wear as their shoulder insignia at the start of the war? Rising Sun No insignia German Maltese Cross Gold Swastika

4. What color eyes was an American Ace pilot apt to have? Brown Bloodshot Chestnut Blue/Green

5. What was the cause of most civilian deaths during the attack on Pearl Harbor? Japanese bombs Anti-aircraft fire Exploding debris Panic in the streets

6. Out of every thousand U.S. servicemen in Europe, 49 had a sexually transmitted disease. True False

7. What nation had the most expensive military decoration? Soviet Union Italy Germany France

8. Tuba is a homemade whiskey that was very popular on ships. What was it made from? Yams and Coconuts Whatever was on hand. Potatos and Plums Rice and Raisins

9. Bombing was never precise! What was the first casualty during the German push for the Russian city of Lenningrad? Forward observer troops Nothing, they missed everything! A Panzer tank The only elephant in the zoo

10. What year was the Macy's Thanksgivivng Day parade canceled and the floats rubber donated to the war cause? 1944 1942 1939 1941