D-Day & WWII Battles
1 / 15From the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific islands, test your knowledge of the key battles of World War II.
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On what date did D-Day — the Allied invasion of Normandy — take place?
About D-Day & WWII Battles
Give your memory a workout with D-Day & WWII Battles: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific islands, test your knowledge of the key battles of World War II. 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. On what date did D-Day — the Allied invasion of Normandy — take place?
Answer: June 6, 1944
2. What was the code name for the overall Allied invasion of Normandy?
Answer: Operation Overlord
3. Who was the Supreme Allied Commander for D-Day?
Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower
4. How many beaches did Allied forces land on during D-Day?
Answer: Five
5. What was the last major German offensive on the Western Front, fought in the winter of 1944-45?
Answer: The Battle of the Bulge
Frequently asked questions
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