World War Two Trivia

From the warmth of Thanksgiving to the foxholes of the 1940s. We cover a lot of ground on this show. Hey troops, I'm your host, Brian Rollins and this is episode 149 of the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast this week by popular demand were diving into World, War 2 1. Longtime fans will remember our world war one episode back in our first season. It's been a lot of episode since then, so it's time to hit the granddaddy of all wars. As always, it's three rounds. 10 questions each? I asked the question, you get a timer then we see if you got it, right, I think that covers the preliminaries. So let's get started with the dorky. Round number one, the Pearl Harbor Memorial sits atop what u.s. battleship? The USS, Arizona. Number two, who was the u.s. president at the start of World War Two? Franklin Roosevelt. Number three, what future British monarch worked as a driver and mechanic during World War Two. Queen Elizabeth the second, then princess Elizabeth Number 4 in April, 1942 the u.s. launched, the Doolittle Raid to attack, what capital city. Tokyo Japan. Number five actor, George Takei, along with other Americans of Asian descent were rounded up and sent where during World War Two. Internment camps, although it was an executive order, it was a violation of their constitutional rights. Number 6. What general led the French Resistance and was later elected president in 1959 Charles de Gaulle. number 7, at the end of World War Two, Dwight Eisenhower held, what rank Five-star general, also known as general of the army. Number 8. What was the first Japanese City hit with an atomic bomb? Hiroshima. Number nine. What American animator created propaganda films for the US military, including education for death. Commando Duck. And Donald gets drafted, Walt Disney. Number 10, Germany. Invaded what country on September 1st 1939. Poland. The geeky round number one, Joe Rosenthal. Took a Pulitzer Prize winning, photograph of the flag-raising on what island? You will Jima. Number two. What was the code name for the D-Day invasion? Operation Overlord. Number three, what Star Trek Star, lost a finger, during the invasion of Normandy? James Doohan, he hid that hand during shooting and only rarely, can you see the missing digit? Number four in June 1940, 330,000 Allied troops were evacuated from what French port. Dunkirk. Number 5. What was the second? Japanese City to be hit with a nuclear bomb? Nagasaki. Number six. What? National leader styled himself ill duche or the leader. Benito Mussolini. Number seven, Western leaders met in what Crimean City to discuss post-war Europe. Yalta. Number eight, the iconic Rosie. The Riveter poster was created by what artist? Norman Rockwell. Number 9, though, known for his leading of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler is not a native German. He was born in what country he was born in austro-hungary or what is now known as Austria. Number 10 in millions. How many Jews were killed in Nazi concentration camps? Well, the exact numbers are impossible to determine approximately 6 million Jews were killed. That's the equivalent of the entire population of Missouri. The nerdy round number one, which offensive claimed the most American lives during World War 2. The Battle of the Bulge. Number two. What were the code names for the two atomic bombs? Dropped on Japan. Fat man and little boy. Number three, what president son fought during the invasion of Normandy? Theodore Roosevelt jr. Who survived the invasion, but died a month later from a heart attack. Number 4, which WWII head of state lived, the longest after the war ended. Emperor Hirohito of Japan. He died in 1989. Number five, Japan invaded. What region of China in 1931? Manchuria. Number six, what Four Star General was buried in Luxembourg in December 1945. George S patent, he died following a car accident after the war was over. Number seven. What prime minister declared he had achieved. Peace for our time with the Munich agreement in 1938. Neville Chamberlain. Number eight, at the start of the War. What was Winston? Churchill's position. First, Lord of the admiralty. Number nine, the German aggregate for was known as what to the allies. The V2 rocket. Number 10, when Cola syrup was cut off from Axis countries, Coca-Cola created, what soft drink to sell in Germany. Fanta. And that's our show for this week. I'm sure you history. Nerves had a blast for the rest of you. Well, let's hope you learn something. We'll be back again next week with another 30 questions. Here's your clue, what fantasy novel was first. Published on September 21st, 1937, I hope to see you back here for another show. A little reminder that our Shop is open and waiting for you. Check out dorky geeky nerdy.com. /Op to find t-shirts and more order soon to get your stuff before Christmas. Okay. This has been episode 149 of the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. I'm your host Brian Rollins. The music has been by Jason Shaw at audio knoteks. Calm. Thanks for listening and keep your head down up there. Calm. Thanks for listening and keep your head down up there.