Military Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Military History and Strategy!

Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II. Under his leadership, the Soviet Union played a critical role in defeating Nazi Germany, especially after the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943. Stalin’s decisions during the war, including the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Pact and the eventual pivot to an alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom after Germany's invasion in 1941, significantly impacted the course of the war.

The Battle of Stalingrad took place between 1942 and 1943 during World War II. It was one of the bloodiest battles in history and marked the beginning of the German retreat from the Soviet Union.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established in 1949 as a collective defense alliance between the United States, Canada, and several European countries to counter the growing threat of Soviet aggression during the Cold War.

World War I began in 1914, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. The war involved major global powers and lasted until 1918, shaping much of the 20th century's geopolitical landscape.

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, is considered the turning point of the American Civil War. It was the largest battle of the war, and the Union victory marked the end of Confederate attempts to invade the North.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II. He was responsible for planning and executing the D-Day invasion (Operation Overlord) on June 6, 1944, which marked a significant turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.

Tanks were first used in warfare during World War I by the British Army in 1916. They were developed to break through the enemy's trench lines and proved to be a revolutionary military technology in modern warfare.

The United Kingdom was the first country to develop and use tanks in warfare during World War I. The first tank, "Little Willie," was developed by the British Army to break the stalemate of trench warfare and was first used in battle in 1916.

Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense for a total of 8 years, making him the longest-serving in the 20th century. He held the position under Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush.

The USS Arizona was a battleship that was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The attack led to the United States' entry into World War II. The wreck of the Arizona remains a memorial site at Pearl Harbor.