Historical Battles Trivia Questions
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In which Egyptian river did Admiral Nelson achieve a significant victory over the French in 1798?
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nile
In which country did American and British forces clash at the 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane near Niagara Falls?
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canada
Which country's ships engaged British ships in Chesapeake Bay on September 5, 1781, and turned them back?
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france
Which fleet of ships, defeated by the English in a 1588 sea battle, was known as the 'invincible' fleet?
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spanish armada
What significant battle on June 18, 1815 in Belgium marked the final defeat of this famous French leader?
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napoleon
Who were the seafaring Scandinavians defeated by Brian Boru in 1014, ending their domination of Ireland?
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vikings
In 1914, the Royal Navy won a major battle at these islands, and they fought there again in 1982. What are these islands called?
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falkland islands
Which country's civil war featured the 1642 Battle of Edgehill as its first major battle?
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england
What fleet did Admiral Lord Howard defeat in a 1588 sea battle against Medina Sidonia?
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spanish armada
What Canadian city was the site of the northernmost battle of the American Revolution on December 31, 1775?
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quebec
In which city was the final battle of the War of 1812 fought in 1815?
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new orleans
In 1813, the U.S. defeated the British in the Battle of the Thames River, which took place in what present-day country?
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canada
In which country did the significant World War II battles of Anzio, Cassino, and Salerno take place?
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italy
Which famous fleet, commanded by the Duke of Medina Sidonia, was defeated by the English in 1588?
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spanish armada
Which side emerged victorious in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?
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texas
In which sea did the Russian fleet battle the Ottoman Turks during World War I?
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black sea
In 1815, Sir Edward Pakenham's forces attacked this city but were repulsed by Andrew Jackson. What city is it?
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new orleans
Which country's fleet blocked the entrance to Chesapeake Bay, facilitating an American victory at the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?
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france
In which sea did the important WWI naval Battle of Jutland take place?
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north sea
What name was given to the hill captured by U.S. forces on May 20, 1969, after 10 unsuccessful attempts during the Vietnam War?
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hamburger hill
Which empire's fleet was defeated during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571?
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ottoman empire
Which beach was code-named after a U.S. city during the D-Day invasion in World War II?
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omaha beach
What was the main 1942 battle of the sea off Australia that was the first naval battle fought entirely by air power?
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coral sea
In which Belgian-French forest did the Battle of the Bulge occur during World War II?
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ardennes
Which country emerged victorious in the Battle of Marengo, Italy, 1800?
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france
In which French city did over 600,000 casualties occur during a significant 1916 battle in World War I?
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verdun
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