Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
- 1. Which country controlled Gibraltar during World War II?
A) Spain
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) United Kingdom
- 2. Which operation was launched by the Axis powers to capture Gibraltar in 1940?
A) Operation Felix
B) Operation Barbarossa
C) Operation Sea Lion
D) Operation Overlord
- 3. What was the name of the secret operation to ensure the safety of Gibraltar's treasures during the war?
A) Operation Stonehenge
B) Operation Silver Fox
C) Operation Tracer
D) Operation Thunderbolt
- 4. Which famous British Prime Minister visited Gibraltar in 1943 during World War II?
A) Anthony Eden
B) Winston Churchill
C) Clement Attlee
D) Neville Chamberlain
- 5. What was the famous nickname given to Gibraltar during World War II due to its impregnable defenses?
A) The Citadel
B) The Rock
C) The Bastion
D) The Stronghold
- 6. Which grand operation by the British Army in 1943 required Gibraltar as a key staging point?
A) Operation Barbarossa
B) Operation Torch
C) Operation Overlord
D) Operation Husky
- 7. Which Spanish dictator maintained neutrality regarding Gibraltar during World War II?
A) Francisco Franco
B) Juan Carlos I
C) Alfonso XIII
D) Miguel Primo de Rivera
- 8. Which German general proposed a plan to capture Gibraltar during World War II, leading to its rejection by Hitler?
A) Gerd von Rundstedt
B) Erwin Rommel
C) Heinz Guderian
D) Albert Kesselring
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