The World War II Commanders Quiz
The sheer volume of World War Two was astronomical. It is estimated that over 100 million men participated in military positions throughout the conflict. Estimates of the death toll of World War Two range from 50 million to over 100 million depending on the qualifications of what counts as a war death.
This was a conflict that scourged all corners of the Earth. Yet, at its core, World War Two was an ideological confrontation as the free nations of the Earth rallied to fend off the dark forces of conquest and authoritarianism that had once oppressed them. In this war of such ideological extremes, the leaders of both sides were varied and dynamic.
We know a number of them today because of the sheer magnitude of their achievements during this dramatic time of great tragedy. Some of them are hailed as national heroes in the modern day. Some of them are cursed even after all this time for the atrocities they allowed to happen.
This quiz will ask you to identify some of the most famous commanding officers to participate on either side during World War Two. What’s more, we will also ask you trivia questions about what caused them to leave such an impact on history.
As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform. So, we hope you come out of it knowing something new.
How much do you know about the leaders who played out one of humanity’s bloodiest conflicts? Take our Historic Commanders of World War Two Quiz to find out.
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Andrew Nicholas is a passionate reader and writer on the subjects of history and mankind. He is a published author, critic, and poet who grew up in the friendly scenery of rural Ohio. He is a graduate of Wright State University and a regular student of historical curiosities.