The Battle of Budapest

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

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

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

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

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which army was defending Budapest?

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

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