The Battle of Budapest

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

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

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

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

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which army was defending Budapest?

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

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