65 Best World War II Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What does the Battle of the Bulge refer to?

I. Klose, Accountant
Answered: May 06, 2020

The Battle of the bulge was also referred to as the German winter counteroffensive on the western front (December 1944- January 16, 1945). It was an unsuccessful attempt to push the Allies back...Read More

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Who was the leader of the Italian Fascist Party?

B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Apr 16, 2020

The correct answer to this question is Benito Mussolini, who was the leader of the Italian Fascist Party. Leading Italy, he was their fascist dictator from 1925 to 1945. During his time in...Read More

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Could German infantry squads put out a greater volume of firepower than an average Allied squad?

Duzhan
Answered: Aug 08, 2019

That’s incorrect, the mortars are held at higher levels such as the company. By 1944, the 50mm Mortar was out of use and was replaced by heavier 81mm, and 120mm mortars. A German Infantry...Read More

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How did Batlle of the Somme affect the course of WW2?

B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Apr 16, 2020

There are many reasons why the Battle of Somme affected World War II. This battle lasted for five months. The battle was between the British and French armies against the Germans. It occurred in...Read More

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What type of gun is the springfield?

G. Tanaka, Dentist
Answered: Sep 30, 2020

Springfield was formally known as the United States Rifle. Springfield refers to one of the several types of small arms which was produced by Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, for...Read More

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Why did the Soviet Union end up having the highest human toll in World War 2 even after being one of the victors?

I. Klose, Accountant
Answered: May 06, 2020

The Second World War has been said to be the deadliest and cruelest war of all time. Over 3% of the 1940 world population died during that war that is an estimate of about 70-80 million people....Read More

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How did the war affect the lives of people across the country?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 25, 2024

^ Rationing /scarce supply of some goods/Wartime Prices and Trade Board ^ Labour shortage and economic boom ^ C.D. Howe: Minister of Munitions and Supply ^ Government companies created for war...Read More

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Who appointed Hitler as a chancellor of Germany in 1933?

M. Porter, Senior Executive
Answered: Apr 16, 2020

The correct answer to this question is President Paul von Hindenburg. This appointment came on January 30, 1933. It came after a number of early elections and secret meetings. Ultimately, Hitler...Read More

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Was the Battle of Stalingrad the bloodiest battle in the entire timeline of World War 2?

H. George, Copywriter
Answered: Feb 26, 2018

With nearly 2 million civilian and military casualties, the Battle of Stalingrad was certainly one, if not the bloodiest battles during World War II. It has been reported that more civilians died...Read More

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Is World War 2 responsible for the current global order?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 22, 2018

The answer to whether World War II is responsible for the current global orders depends partly on how you define current. World War II probably was responsible for the global order for the last...Read More

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When did world war II begin? Which countries were involved in it?

Daniel Collingwood, SSEE
Answered: Dec 12, 2017

World War 2 begins with Hitler giving the order to invade Poland on 1 September 1939. There were two alliances fighting each other in WW2, which were 1> The allies which included US...Read More

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Did Jet fighters never fly in operational combat during World War II?

Seekerj
Answered: Dec 09, 2016

I actually worked for a gentleman who flew the ME-262 out of Berlin in the final days of WWII. When I asked him about it, he described flying it as Very Fast, great for diving tactics against U.S....Read More

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Which ships were a class of mass-produced wooden American merchant ship?

B. Strickland, Sales Manager
Answered: Apr 16, 2020

The correct answer to this question is liberty. The concept of these ships derived from the British, but the design came from the United States. The US-made the ships low cost and simple to...Read More

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Is it true or fale that the aftermath of WWII led directly to the collapse of Imperialism and the self-determination of former colonies?

M. Gomez, Writer
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

The correct answer to this question is true – There was collapse of Imperialism and self-determination in former colonies after World War II. After the end of the Second World War in 1945,...Read More

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What was the code name for the Invasion of Sicily?

I. Muller, Math Professor
Answered: May 06, 2020

The code name for the Invasion of Sicily is “Operation Husky.” It was a major campaign of the Second World War from 9 July to 17 August 1943. The Capture of Sicily and the invas...Read More

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