Synopsis
Published by Darby Press, The Second World War Fact and Quiz Book offers the casual student of history, as well as the experienced military enthusiast, a unique perspective on mankind's deadliest of all conflicts. Comprised of 1,000 thought-provoking questions (and answers, if required), The Second World War Fact and Quiz Book contains chapters filled with information on Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust, generals and admirals, battles and campaigns, weapons, conferences and codenames, famous quotes, G.I. Jargon, films, TV programs, America's home front, and an intriguing section entitled "Did You Know?" While many of the questions will be easy to answer, others may prove more challenging. For example:
- How many German generals were taken prisoner at Stalingrad?
- Which US general was also a field marshal in the Philippine Army?
- During what battle did the Japanese launch the first kamikaze attacks?
- Who is the only German soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetery?
- How many American airmen died in training accidents during World War II?
- What was the first American film to depict a simulated Nazi concentration camp?
- How many gallons of oil continue to leak from the USS Arizona (BB-63) each day?
- Who was the correspondent who gave the B-17 Flying Fortress its iconic nickname?
- On the ABC war drama The Rat Patrol, which word was included in the title of every
episode?
- Which alumnus of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College impersoated
the voice of FDR in the motion picture Darkest Hour?
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About the Author
William E. Scott, an award-winning educator who earned his BA in American History from West Chester University and graduate degrees from Villanova University and American Military University, is the author of November 22, 1963: A Reference Guide to the JFK Assassination, and e Kennedy Assassination: e Ultimate Quiz Book, which renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht called "intellectually stimulating and informative." He currently resides in Springfield, Pennsylvania with his wife Diane.currently resides in Spring eld, Pennsylvania with his wife, Diane
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