Military history of Gibraltar during World War II
- 1. Which country controlled Gibraltar during World War II?
A) Spain
B) Germany
C) United Kingdom
D) Italy
- 2. Which operation was launched by the Axis powers to capture Gibraltar in 1940?
A) Operation Overlord
B) Operation Barbarossa
C) Operation Felix
D) Operation Sea Lion
- 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 Tracer
C) Operation Silver Fox
D) Operation Thunderbolt
- 4. What was the famous nickname given to Gibraltar during World War II due to its impregnable defenses?
A) The Bastion
B) The Citadel
C) The Rock
D) The Stronghold
- 5. Which grand operation by the British Army in 1943 required Gibraltar as a key staging point?
A) Operation Overlord
B) Operation Torch
C) Operation Barbarossa
D) Operation Husky
- 6. Which Spanish dictator maintained neutrality regarding Gibraltar during World War II?
A) Juan Carlos I
B) Alfonso XIII
C) Francisco Franco
D) Miguel Primo de Rivera
- 7. Which famous British Prime Minister visited Gibraltar in 1943 during World War II?
A) Anthony Eden
B) Clement Attlee
C) Winston Churchill
D) Neville Chamberlain
- 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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