The Battle of Budapest

1. What was one significant outcome of the Battle of Budapest?

A) The liberation of Vienna
B) The establishment of a peace treaty
C) The fall of Budapest to Soviet forces
D) The end of the war in Western Europe

2. What was a major strategy used by the Soviet forces in Budapest?

A) Air bombardment only
B) Encirclement and urban warfare
C) Naval blockade
D) Outflanking via the Alps

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

A) Danube
B) Seine
C) Rhine
D) Vistula

4. What led to the high civilian casualties during the battle?

A) Crime waves post-battle
B) Civilians caught in crossfire and bombardments
C) Medical emergencies unrelated to the battle
D) Evacuations before the battle

5. What was the primary objective of the Soviet offensive in Budapest?

A) To capture the city and defeat German forces
B) To assist the Western Allies
C) To secure supply lines to Romania
D) To establish a naval base

6. During the battle, what significant structure was heavily contested?

A) Buda Castle
B) Hungarian Parliament Building
C) St. Stephen's Basilica
D) Chain Bridge

7. What was the condition of the city by the end of the battle?

A) Minorly damaged
B) Completely intact
C) Fully rebuilt
D) Heavily damaged and devastated

8. Which army was defending Budapest?

A) Soviet and Polish forces
B) Italian forces
C) German and Hungarian forces
D) American and British forces

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