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Quiz about Otto SkorzenyThe Most Dangerous Man in Europe

Otto Skorzeny:The Most Dangerous Man in Europe? Quiz

He was called just that! Who was this man who the Allies regarded as 'the most dangerous man in Europe'?

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,763

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
351

Last 3 plays: colbymanram (8/10), Guest 75 (3/10), Guest 213 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What branch of service did Skorzeny serve in? Hint

the SS

the Gestapo

the Luftwaffe

the Kriegsmarine (Navy)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What distinguishing mark did Skorzeny have that was immediately noticed? Hint

a bald head

a limp

a dueling scar on his face

one arm with a hook on it

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Skorzeny do upon meeting Hitler for the first time that stood out? Hint

give an enthusiastic salute

click his heels and bow

shake his hand

say nothing

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Hitler asked Skorzeny what he thought about the Italians, what was Skorzeny's reply? Hint

'I'm an Austrian'

'Mussolini is a disgrace'

'They are terrible soldiers'

'I think whatever you think, mein Fuhrer'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Skorzeny is best remembered for his rescue attempt at Gran Sasso. Who was rescued in that operation? Hint

King Victor Immanuel

the Pope

Mussolini

Several Blackshirts

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was 'Operation Longjump'? Hint

an attempt to free prisoners

an attempt to steal vital military secrets

an attempt at sabotage

an attempt at assassination

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the intended victim of Skorzeny's commandos during the raid on Drvar? Hint

Eisenhower

De Gaulle

Tito

Zhukov

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Question 8 of 10

8. Skorzeny's commandos successfully kidnapped Miklos Horthy, Jr. Which country was forced to remain an ally to Hitler because of this abduction? Hint

Romania

Hungary

Bulgaria

Albania

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Question 9 of 10

9. What rumour was spread by Skorzeny's men during Operation Greif? Hint

they were sent to kill Bradley

they were sent to kill Patton

they were sent to kill Eisenhower

they were sent to kill Montgomery

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Skorzeny involved in at the close of WWII? Hint

Neither

Operation ODESSA only

Operation Werewolf only

Operation Werewolf and ODESSA

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What branch of service did Skorzeny serve in?

Answer: the SS

Otto Skorzeny served in the Waffen SS. He was noted as being the innovator for 'special operations'.

2. What distinguishing mark did Skorzeny have that was immediately noticed?

Answer: a dueling scar on his face

Whenever Skorzeny was seen there were two things that stood out about him; the dueling scar on his face and the fact that he was 6'-6".

3. What did Skorzeny do upon meeting Hitler for the first time that stood out?

Answer: click his heels and bow

Upon meeting Hitler for the first time, Skorzeny clicked heels together and bowed, which obviously impressed Hitler.

4. When Hitler asked Skorzeny what he thought about the Italians, what was Skorzeny's reply?

Answer: 'I'm an Austrian'

When this question was put to Skorzeny his reply was,'I'm an Austrian'. Nothing further needed to be said because of the enmity that existed between Austria and Italy from the First World War. This, too, impressed Hitler, a fellow Austrian.

5. Skorzeny is best remembered for his rescue attempt at Gran Sasso. Who was rescued in that operation?

Answer: Mussolini

The Gran Sasso rescue freed Benito Mussolini. The operation is still used as a guide today by Delta Force, the SAS and the Mossad as a classic rescue operation to free hostages.

6. What was 'Operation Longjump'?

Answer: an attempt at assassination

Operation Longjump was an attempt to assassinate the Big Three, Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin while they were in conference at Tehran. Skorzeny did not believe the operation to have a very high degree of success but undertook it anyway.

7. Who was the intended victim of Skorzeny's commandos during the raid on Drvar?

Answer: Tito

The 502 SS Parachute battalion's intended target during the raid on Drvar was Tito. Bad planning and execution of the mission along with a compromised German agent saw the operation fail.

8. Skorzeny's commandos successfully kidnapped Miklos Horthy, Jr. Which country was forced to remain an ally to Hitler because of this abduction?

Answer: Hungary

The son of Miklos Horthy was kidnapped by Skorzeny's commandos forcing him to resign and keeping Hungary an unwilling ally of Hitler. Skorzeny was promoted for this successful operation.

9. What rumour was spread by Skorzeny's men during Operation Greif?

Answer: they were sent to kill Eisenhower

Operation Greif was part of combat operations during the Battle of the Bulge. Its mission was to cause confusion behind American lines, not the assassination of Ike. Eighteen of Skorzeny's men who were captured in American uniforms were executed. Eisenhower, not amused by the rumour had wanted posters of Skorzeny posted.

10. What was Skorzeny involved in at the close of WWII?

Answer: Operation Werewolf and ODESSA

Skorzeny was involved in Operation Werewolf initially and was later associated with ODESSA. He was later tried as a war criminal for his part in misusing American uniforms during Opration Greif during the Bulge. He was acquitted of the charges when an Allied operative admitted they used German uniforms for various operations against the Axis.

Source: Author beterave

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