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Quiz about US Infantry in WWII
Quiz about US Infantry in WWII

US Infantry in WWII Trivia Quiz


The US Infantryman was a soldier of liberation in WWII. This quiz is about some intresting facts. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
317,999
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
862
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 1 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was name of the grade given to specialist in the US army in WWII? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What color denotes infantry in the US Army? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What jacket replaced the khaki M1941 field jacket? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What footware replaced the standard ankle boot for the US Infantry? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was considered a 'day's fire' for the combat infantryman? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When engaging US infantry in close contact, what was the most important thing German soldiers learned to listen for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During WWII, the British had the Commandos. What was the US Army's equivalent? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Infantry Division were known as 'Tough Hombres'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What crucial battle saw the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army in WWII? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who appointed division commanders in WWII? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was name of the grade given to specialist in the US army in WWII?

Answer: Technician

On January 8th 1942, the grade Technician was given to US Army specialist. These men and women were generally found in administration and support duties.
2. What color denotes infantry in the US Army?

Answer: blue

The color blue denotes infantry in the US Army.
3. What jacket replaced the khaki M1941 field jacket?

Answer: M1943 field jacket

The M1943 olive drab field jacket replaced M1941 field jacket. It had four large pockets and could be fitted with a liner and hood.
4. What footware replaced the standard ankle boot for the US Infantry?

Answer: the double buckle combat boot

The M1943 double buckle combat boot replaced the ankle boot and the web leggings in 1944. Although it was unfit for extreme weather, such as cold or wet climates, it was more convenient than the laced leggings.
5. What was considered a 'day's fire' for the combat infantryman?

Answer: ammo and two frag grenades

A standard day's fire was considered ammuntion and two frag grenades. Extra bandoliers of ammo were carried if contact was expected to be heavy.
6. When engaging US infantry in close contact, what was the most important thing German soldiers learned to listen for?

Answer: a distinct ping

Veteran German infantrymen learned to listen for that distinct ping that the Garand rifle made when expending the clip. That signaled that the rifle needed to be reloaded, therefore a rush or withdrawal could be made.
7. During WWII, the British had the Commandos. What was the US Army's equivalent?

Answer: the Rangers

The Rangers were the US Army's equivalent to the British Commandos. They were all volunteers, and were given specialized and advanced training in infantry tactics.
8. Which Infantry Division were known as 'Tough Hombres'?

Answer: 90th Division

The 90th Infantry Division were known as Tough Hombres. It was another National Guard unit that was 'federalized' during WWII.
9. What crucial battle saw the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army in WWII?

Answer: Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge was the begining of the end of segregation in the US Army and eventually the armed forces. The reason: The US had reached a chronic shortage of manpower in the infantry.
10. Who appointed division commanders in WWII?

Answer: US Army Chief of Staff

The US Army Chief of Staff apponted division commanders. When deployed, the Army Commander in the field had the authority to fire or promote the division commander based on performance.
Source: Author beterave

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