Famous Generals Recall
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Which American general commanded Allied forces on D-Day and later became president?
About Famous Generals Recall
Give your memory a workout with Famous Generals Recall: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 easy, 6 medium, 3 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of history's greatest military commanders! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which American general commanded Allied forces on D-Day and later became president?
Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower served as Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe and oversaw the D-Day invasion. He later became the 34th US President.
2. Which Confederate general was known as the greatest tactician of the American Civil War?
Answer: Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and is widely regarded as one of the greatest military tacticians in American history.
3. Which French military leader crowned himself Emperor in 1804?
Answer: Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France on December 2, 1804, at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
4. Which Union general accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House?
Answer: Ulysses S. Grant
General Ulysses S. Grant accepted Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.
5. Which British general defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?
Answer: Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley) defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, ending Napoleon's Hundred Days return to power.
Things you'll learn along the way
- General Douglas MacArthur made this famous promise when ordered to leave the Philippines in 1942, and he fulfilled it by returning in 1944.
- Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and conquered vast territories stretching from China to Eastern Europe in the 13th century.
- General George S. Patton earned the nickname 'Old Blood and Guts' for his aggressive and bold military leadership during World War II.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Famous Generals Recall fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Famous Generals Recall?
Famous Generals Recall has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Famous Generals Recall free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Famous Generals Recall — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Famous Generals Recall take?
Most players finish Famous Generals Recall in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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