US Navy submarines emerge, move through oceans in 1940s

During the war years, a branch of the U.S. military maintained strict secrecy, akin to avoiding publicity like Poison Ivy. This secrecy was enforced from the day of the Pearl Harbor attack until the end of the war in 1945. The Navy's submarine fleet exemplified this 'silent service' approach.

Which branch of the United States military avoided publicity during the war years?

• Navy

• Air Force

• Army

• Marine Corps

What event led to the military branch being marked with top secrecy?

• The end of World War I

• The D-Day invasion

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was the impact of the top secrecy on the military branch's operations?

• It increased public awareness

• It limited their operational scope

• It kept their activities hidden from the public

• It led to more media coverage

In what year was the Navy's submarine fleet referred to as the silent service?

• 1941

• 1943

• 1945

• 1947

Why was the Navy's submarine fleet called the silent service?

• Because it was the smallest branch

• Due to its loud and noticeable presence

• Due to its secretive and stealthy operations

• Because it operated only at night