Military History Trivia Quiz

1. Which naval battle is often considered the turning point in the Pacific during World War II?

2. Which war saw the famous Battle of Saratoga, often considered the turning point in the conflict?

3. In what year did the Vietnam War officially end with the fall of Saigon?

4. What was the code name for the Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II?

5. Who was the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War?

6. Who was the Allied Supreme Commander during World War II?

7. During the Korean War, which river became a significant strategic boundary between North and South Korea?

8. In what year did the Normandy Invasion (D-Day) take place during World War II?

9. Which war featured the Battle of Balaclava and the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade?

10. What ancient military formation was known for its tight, rectangular structure?

11. Which ancient military leader famously crossed the Alps with elephants during the Second Punic War?

12. What was the code name for the plan to invade Nazi-occupied France during World War II?

13. Who was the commander of the Allied forces in the Pacific theater during World War II?

14. Who was the famous military commander known as the "Desert Fox" during World War II?

15. Which World War II battle marked the largest amphibious assault in history?

16. Who was the ancient Greek historian and soldier known as the "Father of History"?

17. In what year did the Berlin Airlift take place during the Cold War?

18. Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Civil War?

19. Which military leader is known for his conquests in Asia and is often called the "Macedonian Conqueror"?

20. Which World War I battle saw the first widespread use of tanks on the battlefield?