January 1942
World War II Trivia Q&A

Choose an answer from the three choices and True or False offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. January 1: The "United Nations" is established: 26 Allied nations sign a Joint Declaration against the Axis. The term "United Nations" is first officially used to describe the Allied pact.

• True or False?

2. January 2: Japanese forces capture Manila. They also take Cavite naval base, and the American and Filipino troops continue the retreat. Where are they retreating too?

• Hong Kong
• Guam
• Bataan

3. Heavy air attacks on Malta on January 7. It is estimated that the bomb tonnage dropped on the island is twice that dropped on what city?

• Berlin
• Moscow
• London

4. On January 12, Japanese invade Indonesia. What island do they initially land landing on?

• Celebes
• Montgomery
• Mannington

5. The German U-boat offensive comes closer to the US shores on January 13.

• True or False?

6. January 19: Japanese forces take prisoner large numbers of British troops north of what city?

• Singapore
• Rangoon
• Mecca

7. On January 21, Rommel begins a surprising counter-offensive. His troops, with new reinforcements and tanks, capture Agedabia, then push north to Beda Fomm. Where Rommel begin his counter-offensive?

• El Agheila
• El Tovar
• El Mannington

8. What country declares war on the United States and United Kingdom on January 25?

• Indian
• Iran
• Thailand

8. On January 26, the first American forces arrive in Europe. Where do these early troops land? 

• Northern Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales

9. On December 31, The last organized Allied forces leave Malaya. How long did the battle last?

• 15-days
• 54-days
• 75-days

Check Your Answers

• 1. True
• 2. Bataan
• 3. London
• 4. Celebes
• 5. True
• 6. Singapore
• 7. El Agheila
• 8. Thailand
• 9. Northern Ireland
• 10. 54-days

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