FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about A History of Tanks
Quiz about A History of Tanks

A History of Tanks Trivia Quiz


How much do you think you know about tanks? This quiz will help you find that out!

A multiple-choice quiz by Rstrong1234. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. History Trivia
  6. »
  7. War History
  8. »
  9. Military Equipment

Author
Rstrong1234
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,270
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
654
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 1 (10/10), crosenfield (10/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. The first combat use of the tank occurred where? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. During the years following World War I, what country adopted the concept of constructing massive armored formations and entire armored divisions that would eventually lead to their early triumphs in WW2? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What German tank was produced throughout the entire length of World War II, making it one of Wehrmacht's best armored vehicle? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of one of the first battles fought between US and German forces in WW2, one that proved the vulnerability of the early M4 Sherman tank and inexperience of the US army? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the Cold War a new type of tank emerged from the 'medium tank' concept that took off during WW2. What was it called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following was NOT a tank manufactured by the United States? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During the Cold War, the Soviet T-72 tank saw export success with many countries. Which of the following countries did NOT receive the T-72 tank? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During Operation Desert Storm, American M1A1 Abrams tanks proved no match for the Iraqi Type 59 tank, and was knocked out in rows.


Question 9 of 10
9. Ever since the emergence to prominence of the tank, leading military powers around the world have developed numerous techniques to counter it. Which of the following is NOT considered an anti-tank weapon? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This man materialized the German "Blitzkrieg" doctrine, formulated the "Schwerpunkt" philosophy, and was frequently called one of modern armored warfare's founding fathers. Who is this person? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 1: 10/10
Mar 12 2024 : crosenfield: 10/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 96: 10/10
Mar 06 2024 : RicD: 9/10
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 108: 9/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 120: 8/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 92: 10/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first combat use of the tank occurred where?

Answer: Battle of the Somme

The British were the first to use tanks with the first Mark I tank seeing action during the Somme campaign in 1916. The Germans and French would eventually follow the British in designing their own tanks before the end of WW1.
2. During the years following World War I, what country adopted the concept of constructing massive armored formations and entire armored divisions that would eventually lead to their early triumphs in WW2?

Answer: Germany

The German military doctrines during the late interwar years favored massed armored formations with emphasis on mobility and organization. These combined with massive air advantages in the early stages of WW2 formulated to what later became known as the "Blizkrieg", a term that was in fact unknown to the German army before the invasion of Poland.
3. What German tank was produced throughout the entire length of World War II, making it one of Wehrmacht's best armored vehicle?

Answer: Panzer IV

The Panzer IV was a very reliable tank for its age, and saw service with the German army throughout the entire war, remaining in use even after the end of WW2. It was, however, gradually outclassed by the Panther and later Tiger tanks by the closing stages of WW2, and was no match in a head-on competition with heavier allied tanks.
4. What was the name of one of the first battles fought between US and German forces in WW2, one that proved the vulnerability of the early M4 Sherman tank and inexperience of the US army?

Answer: Battle of Kasserine Pass

During the Tunisia campaign, the American M4 Sherman Medium suffered heavy losses against German Tigers and Panthers. Despite the M4 Sherman's inability to compete directly with a German Tiger, it still had numerous advantages over the Panzer IV.
5. During the Cold War a new type of tank emerged from the 'medium tank' concept that took off during WW2. What was it called?

Answer: Main Battle Tank

In some ways, the British Centurion tank was widely considered as the first Main Battle Tank (MBT). Later on, both the U.S. and the USSR would eventually adopt the concept, and by the mid-1960s both designated some of their newest tank designs as 'main battle tanks'.
6. Which of the following was NOT a tank manufactured by the United States?

Answer: M1895 Steyr-Mannlicher

The M4 Sherman was the primary U.S. combat tank during WW2, and the M48 Patton was introduced in the postwar period and used throughout the Cold War by U.S. and foreign nations. The M1 Abrams replaced the M60 tank by 1980 and became the principal American main battle tank.
7. During the Cold War, the Soviet T-72 tank saw export success with many countries. Which of the following countries did NOT receive the T-72 tank?

Answer: New Zealand

The T-72 tank was among the most exported Soviet tanks in the Cold War. Despite this, many of its early models were destroyed in rows during battle due to the lack of armor. (The T-72M, a principal export model of the T-72, had the overall armor downgraded from the original Soviet version).
8. During Operation Desert Storm, American M1A1 Abrams tanks proved no match for the Iraqi Type 59 tank, and was knocked out in rows.

Answer: False

The M1A1 Abrams was much superior in many areas to tanks in Iraq's inventory at the outbreak of the Gulf War. In addition, American tank crews at the time were generally better trained and more experienced than their Iraqi counterparts.
9. Ever since the emergence to prominence of the tank, leading military powers around the world have developed numerous techniques to counter it. Which of the following is NOT considered an anti-tank weapon?

Answer: Assault Rifle

The assault rifle was generally ineffective in an anti-tank role due to its inability to penetrate thick armor. In addition, the tank destroyer became obsolete during the Cold War and was replaced by lighter vehicles armed with longer-ranged anti-tank missiles.
10. This man materialized the German "Blitzkrieg" doctrine, formulated the "Schwerpunkt" philosophy, and was frequently called one of modern armored warfare's founding fathers. Who is this person?

Answer: Heinz Guderian

Although Guderian wasn't the first man to invent the core philosophies of the "blitzkrieg" doctrine, he undoubtedly developed it to a point that it was practical enough to be accepted by the German army. He emphasized on what he called the "Schwerpunkt", envisioning a new strategy where by attacking only specific positions and strongholds on the enemy frontline with massed armor and infantry, the possible destabilization of the entire enemy front could be achieved.
Source: Author Rstrong1234

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us