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February, 2005 Quick Quiz: The War in Italy

1) Which of the following was not a German defensive line in Italy?
A	The Gustav Line
B	The Barbara LIne
C	The Gothic Line
D	The Spaghetti LIne

2) What happened to the all-Nisei (Japanese-American) 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy?
A	They lost more than any other unit
B	They became the most decorated unit in US military history
C	They were nearly all captured by the Germans
D	They became Navajo Code Talkers

3) Which general led the German defenses at Anzio?
A	Albert Kesselring
B	Erwin Rommel
C	Hans von Kluge
D	Gert von Rundstedt

4) What was the Allied code name for the invasion of Sicily?
A	Chunky
B	Husky
C	Jumbo
D	Gigantic

5) The high number of 36th Infantry Division casualties suffered during which river crossing led to a Congressional investigation?
A	Rapido River
B	Po River
C	Arno River
D	Tiber River