Second World War - General Knowledge #1

Miscellaneous Questions on WW2

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What was the longest single battle of WW2?	Battle of the Atlantic
Who succeeded Adolf Hitler as Fuhrer of Nazi Germany?	Admiral Karl Dönitz
Which Mediterranean island was invaded by the Axis powers in May 1941?	Crete
Which French port was unsuccessfully raided by the Allies in August 1942?	Dieppe
After the UK, which nation had the most pilots fly for the RAF during the Battle of Britain?	Poland
Which US motor company built versions of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine under license for use in North American P-51 Mustang's?	Packard
Which German car manufacturer submitted an initial design for the Tiger II tank?	Porsche
In the UK, which vegetable was often used as a sweet alternative to the rationed sugar in cakes and baking?	Carrot
What was the first major naval engagement of the war?	Battle of the River Plate
Which British Battlecruiser was sunk by the Bismarck Battleship on 24th May 1941?	HMS Hood
Which battle in 1943 involved the largest engagement of tanks in history?	Battle of Kursk
Of the 5 D-Day Normandy beaches, which one was the most heavily defended and saw the most casualties?	Omaha