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 fall of Budapest to Soviet forces
C) The liberation of Vienna
D) The establishment of a peace treaty

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

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

3. Which river flows through Budapest?

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which army was defending Budapest?

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

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

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

8. 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

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