History Quiz

Which of these three Austrian politicians, who all served as Chancellor of Austria in the decade before World War II, was NOT a member of the Austrian nationalist party Fatherland Front?

Can you identify this World War II-era amphibious vehicle?

Which one of these four American wartime women’s organizations was established last? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

What was the goal of Operation Gunnerside, a British commando raid on a hydroelectric plant in German-occupied Vemork, Norway, in February 1943?

The Granville Raid was a successful raid on a liberated French port by German forces from the occupied Channel Islands in March 1945. What happened to the single ship the Germans lost during the daring operation?

Who was the first private citizen (and second woman) to address the U.S. Congress, speaking about World War II on February 18, 1943?

In which Japanese or Japanese-occupied city did the Japanese government establish a ghetto for all of the Jews who fled Europe and ended up in Japan?

Which World War II belligerent nation adopted the so-called “Three Alls policy,” the term referring to “kill all, burn all, loot all,” and where was the policy practiced? (Photo does not necessarily depict the correct answer.)

Who were responsible for keeping the Volkswagen car factory in operation after the end of World War II, giving the company a chance to become a globally recognized brand?

Which British division earned the nickname “Desert Rats” for their exploits in North Africa?