Military Trivia: Do You Know These Surprising Facts?

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What is the name of the first military medal awarded by the United States?

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Answer: The Badge of Military Merit, later renamed the Purple Heart
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What is the name of the famous World War II battle where the Allies invaded Normandy, France?

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Answer: The Battle of Normandy, also known as DDay
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What is the largest aircraft carrier in the world?

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Answer: USS Gerald R. Ford
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What is the name of the United States military's top ranking officer?

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Answer: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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What is the name of the famous World War II code-breaking operation at Bletchley Park?

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Answer: Ultra
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What is the name of the first woman to serve in the United States Marine Corps?

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Answer: Opha May Johnson
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What is the name of the military branch that specializes in air and space power?

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Answer: The United States Air Force
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What is the name of the United States military's first satellite?

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Answer: Explorer 1
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What is the name of the highest military decoration awarded by the United States?

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Answer: The Medal of Honor
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What is the name of the first military aircraft to break the sound barrier?

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Answer: Bell X1
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What is the name of the largest military base in the United States?

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Answer: Fort Bragg
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What is the name of the famous World War I battle fought in the trenches?

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Answer: The Battle of the Somme
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What is the name of the military operation that liberated Europe from Nazi control?

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Answer: Operation Overlord
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What is the name of the military branch that specializes in naval warfare?

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Answer: The United States Navy
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What is the name of the military branch that specializes in special operations?

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Answer: The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
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What is the name of the military operation that removed Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq?

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Answer: Operation Iraqi Freedom
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What is the name of the military operation that removed the Taliban from power in Afghanistan?

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Answer: Operation Enduring Freedom
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What is the name of the military operation that ended the Vietnam War?

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Answer: Operation Frequent Wind
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What is the name of the military base where the United States Air Force Academy is located?

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Answer: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
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What is the name of the military base where the United States Naval Academy is located?

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Answer: United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
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What is the name of the military base where the United States Military Academy is located?

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Answer: United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
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What is the name of the military doctrine that focuses on using overwhelming force to achieve quick victory?

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Answer: Blitzkrieg
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What is the name of the military doctrine that focuses on fighting a protracted war of attrition?

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Answer: Total War
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What is the name of the military doctrine that focuses on using technology and information to gain an advantage?

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Answer: NetworkCentric Warfare
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport troops?

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Answer: A troop carrier
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport supplies?

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Answer: A supply truck
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport artillery?

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Answer: An artillery truck
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport tanks?

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Answer: A tank transporter
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport personnel on the battlefield?

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Answer: A combat vehicle
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport weapons and ammunition?

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Answer: A weapons carrier
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to clear obstacles?

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Answer: A bulldozer
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to rescue downed pilots?

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Answer: A helicopter
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to patrol the perimeter of a base?

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Answer: A patrol vehicle
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to provide close air support?

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Answer: A fighter jet
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to provide surveillance?

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Answer: A reconnaissance aircraft
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What is the name of the military vehicle used to transport troops over long distances?

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Answer: A transport aircraft
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What is the name of the military weapon used to shoot down enemy aircraft?

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Answer: A missile
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What is the name of the military weapon used to defend against enemy aircraft?

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Answer: An antiaircraft gun
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy tanks?

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Answer: An antitank missile
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack infantry?

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Answer: A rifle
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy fortifications?

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Answer: An artillery shell
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy ships?

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Answer: A torpedo
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy submarines?

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Answer: A depth charge
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy aircraft from the ground?

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Answer: A surfacetoair missile
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What is the name of the military weapon used to attack enemy ground targets from the air?

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Answer: A bomb
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What is the name of the military weapon used to destroy buildings and bridges?

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Answer: A demolition charge
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What is the name of the military communication system used to send messages over long distances?

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Answer: A radio
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What is the name of the military communication system used to send messages over short distances?

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Answer: A walkietalkie
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What is the name of the military communication system used to send encrypted messages?

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Answer: A cipher machine

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