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Quiz about Hitlers Men
Quiz about Hitlers Men

Hitler's Men Trivia Quiz


While researching for my Benghazi quiz, I was inspired by the city's connection to World War II history. This sparked some research and writing about all of Hitler's men, the field marshals and upper-level generals of the Third Reich.

A multiple-choice quiz by TemptressToo. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
TemptressToo
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,204
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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818
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Question 1 of 10
1. Born in 1893, the Reichsmarschall was an ace fighter in World War I, eventually taking over the famous Red Baron squadron. He became one of Hitler's closest confidants, becoming the second most powerful man in the Third Reich and Hitler's designated successor. Convicted of war crimes during the Nuremberg Trial, he committed suicide on October 15, 1946, after managing to have a cyanide capsule smuggled to him hidden in a fountain pen. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This colonel general was present during the attempt to assassinate Hitler with Operation Valkyrie, but was not a conspirator. He was injured during the explosion that ultimately failed to eliminate the Fuhrer. One of only a few German generals that were actually tried and convicted in the Nuremberg Trial, his last words were reported to be, "I salute thee, my eternal Germany." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Reichsfuhrer was the chief of the SS and also a close confidant of Hitler. Born in 1900, he was by 1934 head of the entire Nazi terror apparatus and was responsible for the establishment of the concentration and extermination camps. Towards the end of the war, he attempted to open negotiations with the Allies, but his attempts were discovered by Hitler and he was labeled a traitor. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Convicted during the Nuremberg Trial and sentenced to death, this field marshal was born in 1882 and was the most senior of all the German generals. This general signed the surrender of Berlin per Stalin's orders after the suicide of Hilter, essentially surrendering Germany a second time. He died with another German general via hanging on October 16, 1946. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Born in 1880, this field marshal was actually the only German general to have died from enemy fire. Despite being involved with Germany's Panzer division in Poland, France, and the attempt on Moscow, this general died in an automobile with his wife and daughter during a bombing raid. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Forced to commit suicide via a cyanide pill, this brilliant field marshal was well known for his command during the German exploits in Africa. His suicide was because of his alleged involvement in the plot to kill Hitler, an allegation he denied. Well esteemed by his troops and those he battled against for his humanity, his men were told he suffered a heart attack so they would comply quietly with new direction. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the conspirators that were involved in plotting the assassination of Hitler in Operation Valkyrie, this field marshal also committed suicide via a cyanide pill after his involvement in the plot was discovered. This general left Hitler a suicide note that bid Hitler, "put an end to a hopeless struggle when necessary..." While leading the charge into the Soviet Union, he famously stated, "Women in uniform are to be shot." He was replaced by General Walter Model. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Born in 1881, this field marshal was of aristocratic descent. He was largely involved in spearheading the blitzkrieg-style invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece. He was captured by the Allied forces and sent to Yugoslavia for his crimes against the Soviet Union. He died in a Soviet prison in 1954, the highest ranking German officer to die in a Soviet prison. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Born in 1891, this German field marshal was nicknamed the "Fuhrer's fireman." He was a fierce Panzer general, winning Hitler's attention and praise with his aggression. Despite his favor with Hitler, this general was disliked by his men. Upon his death on April 21, 1945, by a self-inflicted bullet to the head, his chief of staff remarked, "The swine is gone." Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Lastly, an ace during World War I, this field marshal was the last general in charge of Hitler's air force, and was the last general promoted to field marshal. Fiercely loyal to Hitler, he lamented Hitler's death saying, "It was the blackest day when we could not die at our Fuhrer's side." He too committed suicide on May 24, 1945, via a cyanide capsule upon his capture by the American forces. Hint



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1. Born in 1893, the Reichsmarschall was an ace fighter in World War I, eventually taking over the famous Red Baron squadron. He became one of Hitler's closest confidants, becoming the second most powerful man in the Third Reich and Hitler's designated successor. Convicted of war crimes during the Nuremberg Trial, he committed suicide on October 15, 1946, after managing to have a cyanide capsule smuggled to him hidden in a fountain pen.

Answer: Hermann Goering

With the end of the war imminent and the German army in tatters, Hitler announced to Goering and others present that the war was lost and he intended to commit suicide. Goering then went to Bavaria, from where he attempted to negotiate by telegram for the position of the leader of the Reich, but his rival, Bormann, convinced Hitler that Goering was trying to overthrow him. Goring was labeled a traitor, but he managed to turn himself over to the Americans.
2. This colonel general was present during the attempt to assassinate Hitler with Operation Valkyrie, but was not a conspirator. He was injured during the explosion that ultimately failed to eliminate the Fuhrer. One of only a few German generals that were actually tried and convicted in the Nuremberg Trial, his last words were reported to be, "I salute thee, my eternal Germany."

Answer: Alfred Jodl

Despite his request to be executed by firing squad, Jodl was executed by hanging on October 16, 1946.
3. The Reichsfuhrer was the chief of the SS and also a close confidant of Hitler. Born in 1900, he was by 1934 head of the entire Nazi terror apparatus and was responsible for the establishment of the concentration and extermination camps. Towards the end of the war, he attempted to open negotiations with the Allies, but his attempts were discovered by Hitler and he was labeled a traitor.

Answer: Heinrich Himmler

Himmler initially tried to evade capture and trial by disguising himself, changing his name, and traveling with a small group of trusted colleagues. However, he was eventually detained at a military check-point where he disclosed his identity. While a prisoner, Allied forces attempted to conduct a medical exam. Himmler refused to open his mouth, instead biting into a cyanide capsule he had concealed therein.

He died a short while later on May 23, 1945, and was buried in an unmarked grave.
4. Convicted during the Nuremberg Trial and sentenced to death, this field marshal was born in 1882 and was the most senior of all the German generals. This general signed the surrender of Berlin per Stalin's orders after the suicide of Hilter, essentially surrendering Germany a second time. He died with another German general via hanging on October 16, 1946.

Answer: Wilhelm Keitel

Keitel's last words were reportedly, "I call on God Almighty to have mercy on the German people. More than 2 million German soldiers went to their death for the fatherland before me. I follow now my sons - all for Germany."
5. Born in 1880, this field marshal was actually the only German general to have died from enemy fire. Despite being involved with Germany's Panzer division in Poland, France, and the attempt on Moscow, this general died in an automobile with his wife and daughter during a bombing raid.

Answer: Fedor von Bock

Fedor von Bock was a brilliant speaker, delivering many inspirational speeches to the German soldiers in his command in an effort to persuade them that there was no greater honor than dying for one's country. He was, in fact, the only field marshal of the Third Reich to be killed by enemy fire - on 4 May 1945.

Although he despised Nazism, favoring the German monarchy, he was nonetheless a loyal servant of his country serving in Poland, France, and in the campaign to take Moscow, which failed. Due to his failures in Moscow, Hitler relieve him of his command.
6. Forced to commit suicide via a cyanide pill, this brilliant field marshal was well known for his command during the German exploits in Africa. His suicide was because of his alleged involvement in the plot to kill Hitler, an allegation he denied. Well esteemed by his troops and those he battled against for his humanity, his men were told he suffered a heart attack so they would comply quietly with new direction.

Answer: Erwin Rommel

The "Desert Fox," Rommel was responsible for securing the majority of Africa with his Panzer "Ghost Division." Rommel's African victories included the taking of northern Africa, from Benghazi to El Alamein, with only a small command. In fact, by the time he reached El Alamein, he only had 13 remaining Panzer tanks.

Rommel's forced suicide occurred under the supervision of Hitler's henchmen who threatened to hurt Rommel's family if he did not end his own life. Rommel chose suicide and was buried with full military honors on October 14, 1944.

Rommel is said to be the only German high-ranking officer not accused of war crimes.
7. One of the conspirators that were involved in plotting the assassination of Hitler in Operation Valkyrie, this field marshal also committed suicide via a cyanide pill after his involvement in the plot was discovered. This general left Hitler a suicide note that bid Hitler, "put an end to a hopeless struggle when necessary..." While leading the charge into the Soviet Union, he famously stated, "Women in uniform are to be shot." He was replaced by General Walter Model.

Answer: Guenther von Kluge

Born in 1882, Guenther von Kluge led the German army on many fronts - in Poland, the Soviet Union, and France. While serving and conflicting with fellow Panzer general, Heinz Guderian, Kluge was accepted large bribes from Hitler for his loyalty to Hitler.

Kluge committed suicide on August 17, 1944, after his involvement in the plot to kill Hitler was unsuccessful.
8. Born in 1881, this field marshal was of aristocratic descent. He was largely involved in spearheading the blitzkrieg-style invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece. He was captured by the Allied forces and sent to Yugoslavia for his crimes against the Soviet Union. He died in a Soviet prison in 1954, the highest ranking German officer to die in a Soviet prison.

Answer: Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist

Kleist was relieved of duty in 1944 after failing to follow Hitler's orders to take the oil reserves in the Caucasus, retreating from the Russian Red Army.
9. Born in 1891, this German field marshal was nicknamed the "Fuhrer's fireman." He was a fierce Panzer general, winning Hitler's attention and praise with his aggression. Despite his favor with Hitler, this general was disliked by his men. Upon his death on April 21, 1945, by a self-inflicted bullet to the head, his chief of staff remarked, "The swine is gone."

Answer: Walter Model

Model was considered "blindly loyal" to Hilter, and Hitler in kind considered him one of his best generals. Model had a long string of military successes until his eventual defeat at the Battle of the Bulge.

Distraught at the thought of defeat, one of his last statements was "Has everything been done to justify our actions in the light of history? What can there be left for a commander in defeat? In antiquity they took poison".
10. Lastly, an ace during World War I, this field marshal was the last general in charge of Hitler's air force, and was the last general promoted to field marshal. Fiercely loyal to Hitler, he lamented Hitler's death saying, "It was the blackest day when we could not die at our Fuhrer's side." He too committed suicide on May 24, 1945, via a cyanide capsule upon his capture by the American forces.

Answer: Robert Ritter von Greim

Some of Greim's last words were said to be, "I am the head of the Luftwaffe, but I have no Luftwaffe."
Source: Author TemptressToo

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