World War II: Operational History Quiz

Answer: August 7th, 1942

The invasion of Guadalcanal was named Operation Watchtower. 'The objective?' you may ask? To take out a Japanese airfield at Lunga Point. If they had lost this battle they would have lost the war in the South Pacific.

Answer: July, 1943

The invasion of Sicily was lead by the very well known General Patton. With the help of airborne divisions they took the island more quickly than expected.

Answer: January 31, 1944

The invasion of the Marshall Islands was very important because the Marshall Island were taken by the Japanese to be an outpost of any enemy attacks. But this was a very risky invasion because it was close to the airfield and naval shipyard at Truk.

Answer: February 19, 1942

The loss of Singapore, despite having a garrison of about 60,000 men, was a disaster for Britain. Japan basically swept through the Pacific at the beginning of the war. Then the Allies started to push them back slowly and slowly.

Answer: Lieutenant General Keller Rockey

Lieutenant General Keller Rockey commanded the 5th Marines in Iwo Jima and led his men to raise the flag on Mt. Suribachi.

Answer: General Graves Erskine

General Graves Erskine commanded the 3rd Marines in Iwo Jima which began the invasion on February 19, 1945 and ended March 26, 1945.

Answer: September 15, 1944

The Palau Islands were GHQ for the advanced combined fleet in the South Pacific and was a very key target.

Answer: General Holland Smith

General Holland Smith earned the nickname "Father of Modern Amphibious Warfare" in World War 2 because of his great leadership in his Amphibious Corps.

Answer: 7,000

They landed 7,000 American troops on the north part of the island, Makin on November 20, 1943. This operation was a big success for the American troops. It was the first part on the long, bloody road to Japan.

Answer: Operation Galvanic

The operation in the Gilbert Islands was named Operation Galvanic, which was initiated on November 20, 1943. Operation Super Gymnast was what the British called the operation in North Africa, and the rest of them I made up.

Answer: Willie

General Patton's dog was named Willie. He accompanied him in many missions right at his side. Dwight Eisenhower's dog was named Scottie.

Answer: 1,000 soldiers

Only 1,000 soldiers survived throughout the whole operation on Saipan. Tells you how bloody that battle really was. This island was very important because it was the GHQ for the Imperial Fleet.

Answer: September 2, 1945

The surrender documents were signed on the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945. However, for the most part fighting had already ceased on August 14, 1945.

Answer: Admiral Nagumo and General Saito

On the island of Saipan Admiral Nagumo and General Saito shot themselves to encourage their troops to never give up. I don't know about you but I would never think about doing that.

Answer: General Ralph Smith

General Smith of the Marines dismissed the Army commander Ralph Smith because he felt that his brigade was moving too slow. General Smith of the Marines had captured Mt. Tapotchau and was waiting for General Smith and his group of troops to reinforce them. Well, that's my quiz, I hope you liked it.
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