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1 World War II Operation Code Names
Most of us know about Operation Overlord (the invasion of Normandy, in case you don't), but that was only one of many operations during the Second World War. Here are a few more.
Average
10 Q
reedy
May 01 13
333 plays
2 Britain in WWII: The Battle of the Atlantic
This is the third of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
Average
10 Q
doublemm
Jan 15 09
1719 plays
3 Hitler's "Elite" - the SS
Adolf Hitler found some very willing and twisted souls to help him in his efforts to control Germany, Europe and indeed, the world. These individuals were NOT a part of the regular army, but were a special group apart - an élite.
Tough
10 Q
logcrawler
Apr 16 13
222 plays
4 Fooling the Nazis
Throughout the course of World War II, many ingenious operations were carried out to fool the Germans as to where or when an invasion would take place or a bombing target was located. Here are ten questions about some of them.
Average
10 Q
root17
Feb 24 11
903 plays
5 The Dam Busters
How much do you know about the Dam Busters raid of World War II?
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10 Q
Plodd
Dec 31 12
255 plays
6 The Real Great Escape
The movie "The Great Escape" (1963) was great. What really happened? You may be surprised.
Tough
15 Q
beterave
Jan 20 10
519 plays
7 WW II German Army Commanders
Here's a quiz about World War II German Army Commanders and their careers. Try to guess which commander is described in each question.
Tough
15 Q
deadmeat
Mar 14 01
4467 plays
8 Bamse - The War Hero
Bamse was a remarkable animal who fought with his armed forces during World War 2. For his efforts, bravery and fortitude he was awarded posthumous honours.
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10 Q
harryofarabia
Jun 26 12
111 plays
9 Economy and Industry in the Third Reich
Questions are based on (and thus supported by) Adam Tooze's 2006 work "The Wages of Destruction". I've tried to keep this as general as possible, but you'd better know your stuff!
Very Difficult
10 Q
iron2
Nov 30 07
978 plays
10 Britain in WWII: Mediterranean Campaign
This is the fourth of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
Average
10 Q
doublemm
Jan 17 09
1419 plays
11 Blitzkrieg
This one covers the development of Blitzkrieg theory and practice from World War I to the German attack on France and the Low Countries in May 1940, with special emphasis on the latter. Ya gotta know yur stuff, though!
Very Difficult
25 Q
anselm
Feb 20 03
4617 plays
12 Colditz
Colditz was supposed to be a maximun security POW camp for Allied prisoners during WWII. It soon became the stuff of legend, too.
Average
15 Q
Tinky65
Jul 23 04
2514 plays
13 Think You Know WWII?
This quiz tests your general knowledge of some of the major events that took place throughout the Second World War in Europe. Good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
BillyBishop
Feb 28 11
1047 plays
14 Steal This Quiz!
The quizzes on Funtrivia could be considered works of art. This quiz will look at some of the works of art that were stolen, lost, and destroyed during World War II and some of those persons involved.
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10 Q
dcpddc478
Apr 09 11
375 plays
15 The Bombing War
From the Luftwaffe's bombs which poured down on Britain to the devastating annihilation of historic Dresden, the bombing campaigns of World War II took 'total war' to an unsurpassed level - and humanity to its lowest.
Tough
15 Q
bertho
Sep 18 05
2583 plays
16 The Ardennes Offensive
Here is a short quiz on World War II in Europe. Good Luck!
Difficult
10 Q
tank74
Apr 16 04
2139 plays
17 German Commanders of WW II
This quiz is pretty straightforward, I'll give you a description, and you supply the name of the commander. Also, when typing in names, just put the first name first, ex: Erwin Rommel, not Rommel, Erwin. Simple enough? Have fun!
Difficult
20 Q
LeviathanKyle
Nov 27 01
3408 plays
18 The Atlantikwall in France
A short quiz on the history of the Atlantic Wall, the German coastal defences built to defeat the Allied invasion
Difficult
10 Q
karltrowitz
Mar 20 07
963 plays
19 Britain in WWII: The Early Months
This is the first of five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge on the subject.
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10 Q
doublemm
Jan 12 09
1167 plays
20 Britain in WWII: The Final Defeat of Germany
This is the final of my five quizzes on Britain in World War II, a topic I am currently studying. Writing this has helped my revision and allowed me to broaden my knowledge of the subject.
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10 Q
doublemm
Jan 26 09
1134 plays
21 British Commandos in WWII
These remarkable soldiers were one of England's finest during the darkest days of WWII.
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10 Q
beterave
Nov 02 09
438 plays
22 Greece in World War II
Undoubtedly, the Second World War was the most catastrophic in human history. The Greeks suffered greatly during these terrible years but also showed heroism against the Axis. Play and see how much you know about Greece during the War. Good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
ulmo777
Mar 02 08
636 plays
23 The Combined Bombing Offensive
RAF Bomber Command and the USAAF waged the world's first strategic bombing offensive against the Third Reich. Test your knowledge of this controversial effort, and its effects. Good Luck!
Very Difficult
20 Q
iron2
Jan 13 08
753 plays
24 Hitler & the Third Reich: VIII - It's War!
The build up is over and World War Two begins.
Tough
10 Q
Lssah
Apr 27 10
828 plays
25 World War II in Norway
Here are some questions about Norway in relation to the second world war. If you are not from Norway, they may prove difficult but they should be easy for Norwegians.
Tough
10 Q
Snikburz
Mar 27 06
873 plays
26 Operation Valkyrie: July 20, 1944
This quiz is about the conspiracy and the conpirators attempt to remove Adolph Hitler; Germany's lawful head of state.
Tough
10 Q
beterave
Dec 07 10
471 plays
27 WWII Operations in the Netherlands
A quiz about operations in the Netherlands in the Second World War.
Difficult
10 Q
DutchWWII
Dec 19 06
978 plays
28 The Siegfried Line Campaign, 1944
A brief quiz on the events in and around the Siegfried Line in late 1944
Average
10 Q
hannibalcaesar
Dec 21 10
231 plays
29 Army Group North: 1941-1945
This is about the German Army Group North and its attack on the Soviet Union in World War Two.
Difficult
15 Q
malomente
Nov 16 07
594 plays
30 Italy: The Forgotten Campaign
This quiz is about the key battles and operations that knocked Italy out of the war.
Difficult
10 Q
beterave
Apr 21 11
273 plays
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