United States Military History quiz

More questions about United States Military History

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1. 1 Medium

   What 1968 surprise attack struck across Vietnam?

   Answer: Tet Offensive

   Why: The campaign struck during the Lunar New Year holiday, breaking a traditional informal ceasefire.

2. 2 Easy

   Where did the British surrender to end the Revolutionary War?

   Answer: Yorktown

   Why: A French naval blockade trapped the British garrison by sea while American and French troops laid siege on land.

3. 3 Medium

   On which hill was the Battle of Bunker Hill mostly fought?

   Answer: Breed's Hill

   Why: American troops fortified the lower Breed's Hill by mistake instead of the intended Bunker Hill.

4. 4 Easy

   Which US military branch was part of the Army until 1947?

   Answer: Air Force

   Why: The National Security Act of 1947 split the Army Air Forces off into its own independent military department.

5. 5 Easy

   In which war was the Battle of the Bulge fought?

   Answer: World War II

   Why: The engagement was named for the deep inward wedge that German armored divisions pushed into Allied lines.

6. 6 Easy

   What animal was WWI hero Sergeant Stubby?

   Answer: Dog

   Why: Stubby detected incoming mustard gas attacks early and even captured a German soldier by biting his uniform.