D-Day and World War II Quiz

Which countries did Germany capture in 1940?

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

• France, Belgium, and the Netherlands

• Poland, Austria, and Hungary

• Norway, Sweden, and Finland

What was the main goal of the D-Day operation?

• To defend Britain from attack

• To capture Germany

• To invade Russia

• To free Western Europe from Nazi control

On which date did the D-Day landings occur?

• July 4, 1944

• May 8, 1945

• August 15, 1945

• June 6, 1944

Which countries' troops were involved in the D-Day landings?

• German, Austrian, and Swiss

• Russian, Chinese, and Japanese

• French, Italian, and Spanish

• American, British, and Canadian

What was the military code name for D-Day?

• Operation Torch

• Operation Sea Lion

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Neptune

What did the Allies do to trick Germany before D-Day?

• They used weather balloons to confuse radar

• They disguised their ships as fishing boats

• They pretended to invade a different part of the French coast

• They sent fake messages about attacking Italy

What was the significance of D-Day in World War II?

• It was a failed attempt to invade Germany

• It was the last battle of World War II

• It was the first battle of World War II

• It marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany

What was the larger operation that included D-Day called?

• Operation Rolling Thunder

• Operation Market Garden

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Desert Storm

What did Peter's mother do when she heard about the D-Day success?

• She wrote a letter to the soldiers

• She threw a party

• She went to the market

• She cried tears of joy

What does the 'D' in D-Day stand for?

• Decision

• Day

• Defense

• Departure