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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
68241
The 'Atlantic Wall' was built by Germany to defend against:
Answer:
Allied invasion from Britain
The Atlantic Wall was an extensive system of coastal defense and fortifications built along the coast of continental Europe.
68242
Which ship was signed the Japanese surrender, ending WWII?
Answer:
USS Missouri
The formal surrender of Japan was signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
68243
The largest tank battle in history was the Battle of:
Answer:
Kursk
Fought in 1943, the Battle of Kursk was a massive engagement on the Eastern Front involving thousands of tanks.
68244
What date is V-E Day (Victory in Europe)?
Answer:
May 8, 1945
V-E Day celebrates the formal acceptance of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces.
68245
The siege of which city lasted roughly 900 days?
Answer:
Leningrad
The Siege of Leningrad by German forces resulted in extreme starvation and over a million civilian deaths.
68246
Who was the 'Desert Fox'?
Answer:
Erwin Rommel
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was a German general known for his brilliant leadership of the Afrika Korps in North Africa.
68247
The 'Lend-Lease Act' allowed the US to:
Answer:
Supply military aid to the Allies
The act allowed the US to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed 'vital to the defense of the United States' before entering the war.
68248
What was the 'Maginot Line'?
Answer:
A French defensive fortification line
France built this massive fortification line along its border with Germany, which the Germans simply bypassed by going through the Ardennes.
68249
The trials of Nazi war criminals were held in:
Answer:
Nuremberg
The Nuremberg Trials prosecuted prominent members of the political, military, and economic leadership of Nazi Germany.
68250
Which battle involved the raising of the US flag on Mount Suribachi?
Answer:
Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima is famous for the iconic photograph of US Marines raising the flag.