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Test your knowledge of World War II with this free online quiz. These World War 2 questions cover major battles, key leaders, the Allied and Axis powers, American involvement, and important events from Pearl Harbor through the end of the war. See how much you know about the global conflict that transformed the United States and the world.

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1. Question

Which event initiated World War II in Europe?

2. Question

Which general was the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II?

3. Question

What was the operational name of the American invasion of North Africa during World War II?

4. Question

When did Germany invade France during World War II?

5. Question

Which engagement was the largest tank battle in history?

6. Question

What was the Operational name for the American invasion of Italy during World War II?

7. Question

Who was the commander of Free French forces during World War II?

8. Question

When did Germany invade the USSR during World War II?

9. Question

To what World War II event was Franklin D. Roosevelt referring when he describe it as a “day that will live in infamy?”

10. Question

What was the name of the American organization that conducted missions in Axis-occupied territories during World War II?

11. Question

What was the name of the American program that began in 1941 and provided war material to Allied nations?

12. Question

Which battle was the turning point for the Allies in North Africa during World War II?

13. Question

In which country did General Douglas MacArthur declare “I have returned” after landing there in 1944?

14. Question

During which battle did a photographer capture the iconic image of US Marines raising a flag on Mount Suribachi?

15. Question

Which of the following battles was the largest carrier vs. carrier battle in history?

16. Question

Which of the following battles featured the last occasion when battleships engaged each other?

17. Question

Which Allied general was known as “Old Blood and Guts” during World War II?

18. Question

Which German commander was known as the “Desert Fox” during World War II?

19. Question

When did Germany surrender during World War II?

20. Question

When did Japan surrender in World War II?

21. Question

When did Italy capitulate in World War II?

22. Question

When did the Second Sino-Japanese War begin?

23. Question

When did the Battle of Britain occur?

24. Question

What American defeat in the Pacific in 1942 resulted in thousands of troops being captured?

25. Question

Which battle in 1944–1945 initially resulted in German advances but ultimately led to an Allied victory in northern France, Belgium and Luxemburg?

26. Question

Which of the following battles represented a key turning point on the Eastern Front and resulted in the destruction of German Army Group B in 1943?

27. Question

Which commander replaced Erich Raeder as commander of German naval forces in 1943?

28. Question

Which commander led German air forces during most of World War II?

29. Question

Which military commander was the architect of many early Japanese victories during World War II, including Pearl Harbor?

30. Question

Which Allied operation resulted in a failed raid on French territory during World War II?

31. Question

Which of the following refers to the American effort to build a nuclear weapon?

32. Question

Which of the following groups accounted for the largest number of people interned in the United States as enemy aliens during World War II?

33. Question

Which symbol inspired women to contribute to the US war effort during World War II?

34. Question

Which group was composed of American fighter pilots who flew in the RAF during the Battle of Britain?

35. Question

How did the United States respond to Japanese aggression in the Pacific leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

36. Question