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A look at warfare from Ancient to modern times ....

folder Ancient Wars (10) folder Arab-Israeli Wars (4)
folder Cold War (14, 2 new) folder Falklands War (4)
folder Hundred Years' War (2) folder Korean War (6)
folder Mogadishu 1993 (2) folder Napoleonic Wars (30)
folder Thirty Years' War (2) folder Vietnam War (19)
folder World War I (69) folder War of 1812 (9)
folder World War II (315, 4 new) category Military Matters
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31 The Aroostook War
This quiz tests players' knowledge of the Aroostook War. Best of luck!
Tough
10 Q
Triviaballer
Aug 26 08
216 plays
32 Famous Battles
Here are some questions on battles, from one fought by the Ancient Greeks to one in World War I. What do you know of them?
Average
10 Q
minch
Jul 03 00
6111 plays
33 Famous Battles Lost
Famous losers in war.
Tough
10 Q
deathwalker
Dec 22 06
1917 plays
34 A-Z of Military Leaders
As they appear from A-Z, you are given the first letter of a famous military leader's surname, when s/he was born, and some of his or her accomplishments.
Average
25 Q
Plumbus
Jan 16 06
3222 plays
35 Fighter Pilots and Fighter Planes
Ever wonder if some guy is a fighter pilot? Don't ask. If he's not, you'll only embarrass him. If he is, he'll let you know. See if you have the historical knowlegde to be a part of the greatest pilots in the world? From www.fighterpilotuniversity.com
Very Difficult
10 Q
rowdya10
Dec 16 08
540 plays
36 War Losers
To the victors go the spoils ... But to the losers go ...well, they just get a not-so-fabulous consolation prize. Can you correctly identify these losers at war?
Difficult
10 Q
UncleHern
Aug 25 08
786 plays
37 Last Stands
When surrounded and hopelessly outnumbered, most warriors choose to surrender, but these didn't.
Average
10 Q
qazuhb
Sep 03 01
5430 plays
38 Anglo-Scottish battles
This quiz is on battles where a significant number of English (or Anglo-Saxons) fought a significant number of Scots – not necessarily battles between England and Scotland.
Very Difficult
10 Q
tnrees
Mar 13 09
231 plays
39 Great Battles
For anyone who loves military history. It's almost all pre-20th century and European.
Tough
20 Q
aqualung
Jul 22 00
4365 plays
40 The FN FAL "Right Arm of the Free World"
The FAL rifle saw widespread use in the armed forces of many Western and other non-Communist countries in the Cold War. It was nicknamed "the right arm of the Free World".
Tough
10 Q
bwyoda
Nov 21 08
204 plays
41 Pivotal Battles Through the Ages
In every war, there comes a turning point, or a series of turning points, which leads the war to its eventual outcome. This quiz looks at some of the pivotal battles which have shaped history.
Tough
10 Q
frankmcvey
May 31 05
1542 plays
42 They Fell at ...?
A quiz on some famous or infamous battles in history. Best of luck.
Average
15 Q
Fiachra
May 18 03
4128 plays
43 Generally Speaking: The French and Indian War
Welcome to the first quiz in my new "Generally Speaking" series. Don't worry, these quizzes are NOT about generals, although a few questions may be. Knowledge of The French and Indian War is needed for this quiz.
Tough
10 Q
mrbell
Feb 05 09
294 plays
44 Brigade Will Advance!
This order was given as The Light Brigade moved off on the morning of 25th October 1854, to begin its famous charge. The following quiz will test your knowledge of this event.
Difficult
15 Q
Mortifer
Apr 17 05
726 plays
45 Zulu War - Rorke's Drift
Rorke's Drift was a single engagement in the Zulu campaigne of 1879, yet it is perhaps the most widely known. How much do you know?
Very Difficult
10 Q
dericpw
Aug 28 04
1329 plays
46 Could You Command? #3 - Iraq War
A break from World War II, to a more modern type of warfare. Prepare to be tested in a match of wits, tactic, and firepower. You are Captain Leon. Lead your squad through Al Iskandariya and take control of an enemy controlled air base. (Fictional story)
Average
10 Q
Provider92
Dec 27 08
423 plays
47 Wars of Independence
Here are some interesting facts about wars of independence. Can you correctly answer these "liberating" questions? Good Luck!
Difficult
10 Q
UncleHern
Aug 31 08
504 plays
48 To Be Besieged or to be Sacked?
This quiz will test your knowledge of famous and not so famous sieges and sackings. Get those scaling ladders out!
Difficult
20 Q
hayt_druid
Jan 07 04
972 plays
49 The Seven Years' War in Europe
The Seven Years' War (in Europe) lasted from 1756-1763, involved all the major world powers, and saw some of the most famous battles and commanders of the 18th century.
Difficult
10 Q
schwerepunkt
Aug 27 04
528 plays
50 American Battles
In the first ten questions you decide which war each battle took place in. The U.S. was involved in each war mentioned, but was not necessarily involved in all the battles. The last 5 are varied American War questions.
Average
15 Q
smurf-love
Aug 21 02
4632 plays
51 World Military History
General questions about military battles and campaigns from all over the world.
Tough
15 Q
newtonboy
Oct 03 01
3585 plays
52 America's Wars
A quiz on America's history of wars, from the Revolution to the War on Terror (though not necessarily in that order).
Tough
10 Q
R555F39
Jan 04 07
912 plays
53 A Century of Warfare
Throughout our reltaively shory time on earth humans have been fighting with each other, no more has this been true than in the twentieth century. This quiz covers all the major conflicts from 1900-2000.
Tough
10 Q
jesus_rocks
Jun 16 09
525 plays
54 Indo-Pakistan Wars
India and Pakistan have fought three and a half wars in fifty seven years of independence. Here's a small quiz on them.
Tough
10 Q
almaster
Jul 21 04
465 plays
55 Battles in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom started on March 20th 2003. Since then a number of discreet operations have been conducted within Iraq. This quiz tests your knowledge of individual operations and battles that have taken place during OIF.
Very Difficult
10 Q
eurojosh
Jul 27 07
333 plays
56 Famous Battles
A quiz on some well-known battles of all time.
Average
10 Q
qazuhb
Aug 17 01
3825 plays
57 Epic Battles
Below are ten questions concerning battles that have had profound effects on world history. Test your knowledge about these watershed military clashes.
Tough
10 Q
Professor870
Jan 31 02
3438 plays
58 Weapons and Military Units Throughout History
New weapons and tactics helped to win wars that changed the face of history.
Average
10 Q
Mr5
Nov 17 02
2223 plays
59 Who Won This War?
I will give you the names of some wars and the participants in them. I want you to give me the name of the winner (or winners) of these wars.
Average
20 Q
author
Jun 05 02
3402 plays
60 Fighter Pilots and Planes: F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is one of the greatest fighter jets ever. Test your knowledge of this dominant fighter. Brought to you by the guys at www.fighterpilotuniversity.com
Difficult
10 Q
RowdyA10
Aug 20 09
177 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Made famous in the epic poem, Homer's "Iliad", his one weakness is now used to describe any small but potentially fatal flaw.
* This military leader spread Greek culture from his native Macedonia to the Indian subcontinent.
* The Spanish referred to him as El Draque (the Dragon), he was instrumental in annihilating the mighty Spanish Armada and was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
* This failed farmer and businessman found his niche in the military during the American Civil War and quickly rose to the rank of Commander of the Union Armies.
* This Mexican general-turned-dictator cemented his reputation for military ineptitude by squandering his superior forces against a much smaller group of volunteers in an abandoned church near San Antonio in March, 1836.


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