Roddie Edmonds and WWII Events

The video covers the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, leading to the US entering WWII. It details Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, and highlights the heroism of Roddie Edmonds, who saved Jewish POWs. Post-war, Edmonds was recognized for his bravery, though he never received official US recognition during his lifetime.

What was the primary target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?

• The US Atlantic Fleet

• The US Pacific Fleet

• The US Army Headquarters

• The US Air Force Base in Hawaii

Which event marked the largest amphibious invasion in history?

• Operation Overlord

• The Attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of the Bulge

• The Invasion of Poland

What was the main objective of the German military during the Battle of the Bulge?

• To attack the US Pacific Fleet

• To invade the Soviet Union

• To surround the British and American armies

• To capture Paris

How did Roddie Edmonds respond when asked to identify Jewish soldiers?

• He refused to answer

• He attempted to escape

• He claimed all soldiers were Jewish

• He identified them to save himself

What was the outcome of Roddie Edmonds' defiance against the German officer?

• He was executed

• He was promoted

• The Jewish soldiers were identified

• The German officer left without identifying the Jews

What did Roddie Edmonds plan to do after the war?

• Join the Navy

• Open a restaurant

• Write a book

• Become a teacher

Which organization recognized Roddie Edmonds as 'Righteous Among the Nations'?

• The United Nations

• The US Congress

• Yad Vashem

• The Red Cross

What was the highest civilian award Roddie Edmonds was recommended for?

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom

• The Congressional Gold Medal

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Medal of Honor

Who praised Roddie Edmonds for his actions during the awards ceremony?

• President Bill Clinton

• President George W. Bush

• President Donald Trump

• President Barack Obama

What did Roddie Edmonds' son, Chris Edmonds, do after discovering his father's diaries?

• He published a book

• He contacted Yad Vashem

• He joined the military

• He opened a museum