The Battle of Budapest

The Battle of Budapest - Exam

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

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

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

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

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which army was defending Budapest?

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

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