Classic War Movies
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Which 1962 epic war film depicted the daring escape of Allied prisoners from a German POW camp?
About Classic War Movies
Classic War Movies is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Iconic war films from Hollywood's golden era A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which 1962 epic war film depicted the daring escape of Allied prisoners from a German POW camp?
Answer: The Great Escape
2. Who starred as General George S. Patton in the 1970 film 'Patton'?
Answer: George C. Scott
3. Which 1957 David Lean film follows British POWs forced to build a railway bridge in Burma?
Answer: The Bridge on the River Kwai
4. What 1962 film told the story of the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day?
Answer: The Longest Day
5. Who directed the 1979 Vietnam War epic 'Apocalypse Now'?
Answer: Francis Ford Coppola
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Classic War Movies 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.
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