The Essential World War Ii Quiz Book

Book excerpt: World War II was a global conflict that tested the resolve of each and every competing nation on land, in the air, and on the sea. It was the quintessential struggle between good and evil. The Essential World War II Quiz Book will challenge both the novice and expert with a thousand thought-provoking questions like: • Which U.S. publication named Adolf Hitler its “Man of the Year” in 1938? • Who was the first Native American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy and later command a carrier task force in the Pacific? • Which reporter gave the B-17 Flying Fortress its iconic name? • During which battle did the Japanese launch the first organized kamikaze attacks? • How many episodes of Combat! aired between 1962 and 1967? Whether you are a history buff, member of the military, educator, or student who wants to test their knowledge of the Second World War, this quiz book is a must-have resource.