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Wacky WWII Tidbits Trivia Quiz

A few things that your grandfather never told you about WWII! Hope you enjoy it. I'd love to hear your opinions.

A multiple-choice quiz by tinky65. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tinky65

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,846

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4334

Last 3 plays: Guest 195 (4/10), Guest 170 (7/10), Guest 1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Hitler's private railroad car? Hint

Eva

Freedom

Napoleon

Amerika

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Question 2 of 10

2. Court martials were rare in the U.S. armed forced during WWII.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did the 45th Infantry, New Mexico National Guard, wear as their shoulder insignia at the start of the war? Hint

Rising Sun

Gold Swastika

German Maltese Cross

No insignia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What color eyes was an American Ace pilot apt to have? Hint

Bloodshot

Brown

Blue/Green

Chestnut

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the cause of most civilian deaths during the attack on Pearl Harbor? Hint

Japanese bombs

Anti-aircraft fire

Exploding debris

Panic in the streets

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Question 6 of 10

6. Out of every thousand U.S. servicemen in Europe, 49 had a sexually transmitted disease.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What nation had the most expensive military decoration? Hint

Germany

Soviet Union

Italy

France

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tuba is a homemade whiskey that was very popular on ships. What was it made from? Hint

Whatever was on hand.

Yams and Coconuts

Rice and Raisins

Potatos and Plums

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bombing was never precise! What was the first casualty during the German push for the Russian city of Leningrad? Hint

Nothing, they missed everything!

Forward observer troops

The only elephant in the zoo

A Panzer tank

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade canceled and the floats rubber donated to the war cause? Hint

1942

1939

1944

1941

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Hitler's private railroad car?

Answer: Amerika

Each senior member of the Nazi leadership had a personal rail car. Goering named his "Asien" (Asia), while Himmler just named his after himself.

2. Court martials were rare in the U.S. armed forced during WWII.

Answer: False

About 60 a day took place for everything from falling asleep on duty to murder.

3. What did the 45th Infantry, New Mexico National Guard, wear as their shoulder insignia at the start of the war?

Answer: Gold Swastika

The unit was made up of many Native Americans, as well as being from a state with a proud Indian heritage. As a result, the unit had what is an old Indian symbol, the swastika, as their insignia. After the start of the war, the State Department realized there was a problem, and a Thunderbird was adopted as the new insignia.

4. What color eyes was an American Ace pilot apt to have?

Answer: Blue/Green

Two thirds of all aces (American) had blue or green eyes. They also tended to be a little shorter than average, and later in life had more daughters than sons. Useless, but interesting.

5. What was the cause of most civilian deaths during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Answer: Anti-aircraft fire

Falling rounds from 50 calibers used as anti-aircraft fire came crashing back down to earth with enough force to kill, or wound those below. Many sailors simply started firing up at the sky, hoping to hit something. Some did, but most of the rounds became hazardous to those below.

6. Out of every thousand U.S. servicemen in Europe, 49 had a sexually transmitted disease.

Answer: True

Not bad, considering 325 out of a thousand had V.D. in Vietnam.

7. What nation had the most expensive military decoration?

Answer: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union had the Soviet Order of Victory. It had 135 diamonds on a 2 inch platinum star, and hand crafted blue and red enamel. It was given to Generals, including Eisenhower.

8. Tuba is a homemade whiskey that was very popular on ships. What was it made from?

Answer: Rice and Raisins

It was distilled illegally below deck. However, many captains turned a blind eye to it. Admiral Halsey is said to have known about it, and even enjoyed a sip now and then.

9. Bombing was never precise! What was the first casualty during the German push for the Russian city of Leningrad?

Answer: The only elephant in the zoo

The only loss to Mother Russia that first day was the elephant in the city zoo. A direct hit on its pen was the best the Germans could do. It is not clear if they were aiming for the poor creature, and to date no one has taken credit for the kill.

10. What year was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade canceled and the floats rubber donated to the war cause?

Answer: 1942

Total collected: 650,000 lbs.

Source: Author tinky65

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