The Battle of Kursk (1943, Germany) — Questions and answers
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What happened near Kursk on July 5th, 1943?
Choices
- A) A huge parade
- B) The largest tank battle in history ✓
- C) A quiet day for soldiers
- D) A meeting between leaders
Answer: B) The largest tank battle in history
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What was Operation Barbarossa?
Choices
- A) A plan to build new roads
- B) Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union ✓
- C) A secret meeting between leaders
- D) A big party in Germany
Answer: B) Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union
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How did the Soviet army prepare around Kursk by 1943?
Choices
- A) They built new schools
- B) They planted many trees
- C) They regrouped and fortified their positions with deep defensive lines ✓
- D) They went on vacation
Answer: C) They regrouped and fortified their positions with deep defensive lines
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What was the goal of the German plan, Operation Citadel?
Choices
- A) To make friends with the Soviet forces
- B) To build a new castle
- C) To pinch off the Kursk salient and encircle Soviet forces ✓
- D) To have a big feast
Answer: C) To pinch off the Kursk salient and encircle Soviet forces
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What did Nikolai Vatutin tell his soldiers when the German offensive began?
Choices
- A) To run away
- B) To go to sleep
- C) To hold their ground and show courage ✓
- D) To start a game
Answer: C) To hold their ground and show courage
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How did von Manstein feel after the Battle of Kursk?
Choices
- A) Very happy and excited
- B) Disappointed and defeated ✓
- C) Proud and strong
- D) Sleepy and tired
Answer: B) Disappointed and defeated
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What did the Battle of Kursk become a turning point for?
Choices
- A) The start of a new holiday
- B) World War II ✓
- C) A new type of farming
- D) A quiet time for everyone
Answer: B) World War II
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