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Allied Armor in WWII Trivia Quiz

The Allies used an assortment of armoured fighting vehicles during WWII. This quiz is about some of the AFV used.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,179

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
619

Last 3 plays: wellenbrecher (10/10), Guest 206 (7/10), Guest 166 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which British Armoured Division used the Cromwell tank exclusively? Hint

Guards Armoured Division

2nd Armoured Division

11th Armoured Division

7th Armoured Division

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Question 2 of 10

2. What nickname did the M3 Stuart receive? Hint

Henry

Happy

Honey

Harry

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Question 3 of 10

3. The M3 Medium Tank was known as a Lee in British service. What did US soldiers call that tank? Hint

Jackson

Roosevelt

Washington

Grant

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Sherman was outmatched by the Panther and Tiger in almost every way. Why did the US insist on using them? Hint

they were behind in technology

they were simple to make

armored doctrine was different

quality steel was rare

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Question 5 of 10

5. During WWII, who was the primary supplier of military trucks to the US Army? Hint

Ford

Dodge

Studebaker

General Motors

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did the British call a 'Sherman Firefly'? Hint

a Sherman with a faster engine

a Sherman with extra communication gear

a Sherman with night vision

a Sherman with an upgraded gun

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did US troops call the M3 Half Track? Hint

Purple Heart Boxes

Tin Coffins

Half Pint Boxes

Bullet Magnets

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Question 8 of 10

8. US soldiers called the M10 Tank Destroyer a TD. What did British soldiers call the M10? Hint

Wolf

Wolverine

Wombat

Weasel

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the US M7 105mm self propelled Howitzer called? Hint

Padre

Pulpit

Preacher

Priest

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Question 10 of 10

10. During WWII, what was the M8 vehicle? Hint

a motorcycle

a scout car

a jeep

a light tank

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which British Armoured Division used the Cromwell tank exclusively?

Answer: 7th Armoured Division

The 7th (Desert Rats) Armoured used the Cromwell tank exclusively. Although the Sherman was used by most other British and Commonwealth countries, the 7th used the Cromwell only.

2. What nickname did the M3 Stuart receive?

Answer: Honey

The M3 Stuart was nicknamed the Honey. Someone was overheard saying,'that tank's a real honey'. The name stuck.

3. The M3 Medium Tank was known as a Lee in British service. What did US soldiers call that tank?

Answer: Grant

The M3 Medium Tank was called the Grant by soldiers in the US Army. They were replaced by the Sherman when enough were available.

4. The Sherman was outmatched by the Panther and Tiger in almost every way. Why did the US insist on using them?

Answer: armored doctrine was different

Allied armored doctrine envisioned using tanks for a breakthrough, not fighting 'tank on tank'. Although a German Panther or Tiger could destroy a Sherman, there were more of them.

5. During WWII, who was the primary supplier of military trucks to the US Army?

Answer: General Motors

During WWII, General Motors was the primary supplier of military trucks to the US Army and its Allies. The two and a half ton 6X6 (Deuce and a half) was by far the most important contribution.

6. What did the British call a 'Sherman Firefly'?

Answer: a Sherman with an upgraded gun

The Sherman Firefly was a tank fitted with the British 17 Pounder anti-tank gun. It was a stopgap until better tanks could be built.

7. What did US troops call the M3 Half Track?

Answer: Purple Heart Boxes

The standard M3 Half Track used in the US armoured divisions were called Purple Heart Boxes. They offered very little protection; only relief from walking.

8. US soldiers called the M10 Tank Destroyer a TD. What did British soldiers call the M10?

Answer: Wolverine

The British and Commonwealth counterparts called the M10 Tank Destroyer a Wolverine.

9. What was the US M7 105mm self propelled Howitzer called?

Answer: Priest

The M7 105mm self propelled gun was called Priest. It earned its name from the pulpit like machine gun ring. It was assigned to the armored divisions in order to give mobile artillery support.

10. During WWII, what was the M8 vehicle?

Answer: a scout car

The M8 was a 6x6 light armoured scout car. British troops called the vehicle a greyhound.

Source: Author beterave

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