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Historical Military Figures Trivia Questions

Total Questions: 6

Which lieutenant colonel led 16 B-25 bombers in a 1942 raid that targeted Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagoya during World War II?

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jimmy doolittle

Which military figure, present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, later lost a significant battle in June 1876 involving Native American forces?

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george armstrong custer

In December 1864, a military rank was created specifically for which hero of Mobile Bay?

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david farragut

Which Union general was displeased that he was known as 'Fighting Joe' for the rest of his life?

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joseph hooker

Which advocate of air power was court-martialed in 1925, with Douglas MacArthur as one of the members of the court?

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billy mitchell

Who took command of the Army of the Potomac just three days before the Battle of Gettysburg?

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george meade

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