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The video reports on American Coast Guards operating near the North Pole during WWII. Their mission was to destroy German weather stations in Greenland, which were sending reports to Germany. The Coast Guards used depth charges to free their ship from ice and successfully destroyed three stations. They discovered the Germans had ample supplies, including schnapps. The Germans scuttled their ship and surrendered, resulting in the loss of three enemy vessels and 60 prisoners taken. The next weather report from the area would be sent via POW mail.

What challenge did the American Coast Guards face near the North Pole?

• Their ship was attacked by enemy forces.

• Their ship got caught in the ice.

• They ran out of supplies.

• They lost communication with the base.

What was the main task of the American Coast Guards in Greenland?

• To conduct scientific research.

• To establish new weather stations.

• To rescue stranded soldiers.

• To destroy German weather stations.

How many German weather stations were destroyed by the Coast Guards?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What did the Germans do before surrendering to the Americans?

• They destroyed their supplies.

• They sent a distress signal.

• They scuttled their ship.

• They attempted to escape.

How many prisoners were taken by the Coast Guards?

• 45

• 30

• 60

• 75