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Tanks of WWII Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the best Allied and Axis tanks in WWII.

A multiple-choice quiz by JamesJ8997. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JamesJ8997

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,146

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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741

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the nickname given to the M4A3E8 Sherman tank by the Americans? Hint

Big Gun

Easy Eight

Hurricane

Kraut Cooker

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger was the first German tank of WWII to be armed with the infamous "88" as its main armament.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the Sherman tank's only advantage over the behemoths of the SS Panzer Corps? Hint

Its main gun could fire farther.

It could fire its main gun while moving.

Its suspension allowed it to perform better.

Its technology was better.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the maximum number of machine guns the Sherman could carry? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where and when was the Panzer VI Tiger I first seen in a full campaign on the battlefield? Hint

Ardennes / 1944-45

Sicily / 1943

Tunisia / 1942

Normandy / 1944

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the greatest innovation of the Russian T-34 on the battlefield? Hint

Its speed

Its incredible firepower

Its sloped armor

Its suspension

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did British Prime Minister Winston Churchill think of the British tank to be bearing his name as its designation when he first saw its performance? Hint

He was excited and pleased

He was puzzled by many of its features

He wasn't thrilled, but didn't hate it

He was disgusted and disappointed

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Question 8 of 10

8. What gun did the Jagdtiger have as its main armament? Hint

Kwk 38 88mm

Kwk 40 128mm

Kwk 35 75mm

Kwk 36 105 mm

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the flamethrower variant of the Churchill called? Hint

Piranha

Alligator

Crocodile

Panther

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Question 10 of 10

10. What light tank did the US lend to Russia? Hint

M24 Chaffee

M5 Stuart

M2 Scout

M8 Greyhound

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the nickname given to the M4A3E8 Sherman tank by the Americans?

Answer: Easy Eight

The M4A3E8 was the late-war variant of the Sherman tank. It was given a more powerful high velocity 76mm gun, along with a muzzle break to dampen recoil, and a better suspension for a smoother ride.

2. The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger was the first German tank of WWII to be armed with the infamous "88" as its main armament.

Answer: True

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger was WWII was armed with the infamous "88" as its main armament.

3. What was the Sherman tank's only advantage over the behemoths of the SS Panzer Corps?

Answer: It could fire its main gun while moving.

The Sherman was fitted with a gyroscope in the chassis to keep the tank balanced and on course, allowing the gunner to fire the primary armament without the driver having to stop (which would have allowed the Germans to target the tank more accurately and with greater effectiveness).

4. What was the maximum number of machine guns the Sherman could carry?

Answer: 4

The Sherman could take 4 mgs-1 .30cal in ball in bow, 1 .30cal co-axial, and two .30 or .50cal mgs in anti-aircraft position on the top of the turret.

5. Where and when was the Panzer VI Tiger I first seen in a full campaign on the battlefield?

Answer: Tunisia / 1942

The Tiger I was introduced to the battlefield in Tunisia during the North Africa campaign in December 1942.

They first went into service when four of them were used/tested near Leningrad I September 1942. One fo them became bogged in a swamp and was abandoned.

6. What was the greatest innovation of the Russian T-34 on the battlefield?

Answer: Its sloped armor

The T-34's sloped armor made it very difficult for the German tanks to kill, the rounds often glancing off the angled armor.

7. What did British Prime Minister Winston Churchill think of the British tank to be bearing his name as its designation when he first saw its performance?

Answer: He was disgusted and disappointed

Churchill was so disappointed with the tank's performance that he said that it was even more disappointing and useless than himself.

8. What gun did the Jagdtiger have as its main armament?

Answer: Kwk 40 128mm

This tank hunter was armed with the Kwk 40 128mm cannon; the largest tank gun of the 20th century.

9. What was the flamethrower variant of the Churchill called?

Answer: Crocodile

The Crocodile was one of the D-Day "Funnies."

10. What light tank did the US lend to Russia?

Answer: M5 Stuart

The US lent the M5 Stuart to Russia on their lend-lease program.

Source: Author JamesJ8997

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