The Battle of Budapest

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

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

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

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

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

A) Seine
B) Rhine
C) Danube
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) Crime waves post-battle
D) Medical emergencies unrelated to the battle

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which army was defending Budapest?

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

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