American War Heroes Quiz: A Salute to the Few Who Can Score 100%

In the Persian Gulf War, who was the general known as "Stormin' Norman" who led coalition forces?

Who led the U.S. forces to victory at the Battle of Yorktown, ending the Revolutionary War?

During World War II, who was the African American pilot group known as the Tuskegee Airmen?

Who was the U.S. Army nurse who received the Medal of Honor for her actions during the Vietnam War?

Sybil Ludington, a teenager during the Revolutionary War, rode horseback to warn militias of a British attack, similar to Paul Revere. How far did she ride?

During the Korean War, who was the Marine Corps hero who led the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir?

Who was the Confederate general known for his defense at Gettysburg but who surrendered at Appomattox?

Andrew Jackson became a national hero after defeating the British at which battle during the War of 1812?

In World War II, who was the female pilot who founded the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to ferry aircraft?

Cathay Williams was the first African American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving disguised as a man in which unit?

During the Mexican-American War, who led U.S. forces to capture Mexico City, helping end the war?

Omar Bradley, known as the "GI's General," commanded U.S. forces during which major World War II operation?

Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolutionary War. What was her alias?

Chester Nimitz was the admiral who commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II. What major battle did he oversee that turned the tide against Japan?

Molly Pitcher is a nickname for Mary Ludwig Hays, who became a hero during the Revolutionary War by doing what at the Battle of Monmouth?

The Buffalo Soldiers were African American regiments that fought in which major conflicts after the Civil War?

Nathan Hale, a spy during the American Revolution, is remembered for his last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." What was his fate?

Douglas MacArthur, a general in World War II, famously promised "I shall return" after leaving which country?

In the War of 1812, Oliver Hazard Perry led the U.S. Navy to victory on Lake Erie with the message "We have met the enemy and they are ours." What was his flagship?

Who was the Union nurse and spy during the Civil War who disguised herself as a man to fight in battles?

Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II, later became famous as what?

During World War II, the Navajo Code Talkers used their native language to create an unbreakable code for the U.S. military. In which branch did they primarily serve?

John Paul Jones, a naval hero of the American Revolution, is famous for saying "I have not yet begun to fight!" during a battle against which ship?

Clara Barton, known as the "Angel of the Battlefield," founded which organization after her work nursing soldiers in the Civil War?

During World War I, Sergeant Alvin York became a hero by single-handedly capturing over 130 German soldiers. In which battle did this occur?

Who was the first President of the United States and a key military leader during the American Revolutionary War, famous for crossing the Delaware River?

The 101st Airborne division was trapped behind enemy lines during the WWII Battle of the Bulge. What did Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe say when the Germans requested the surrender of the 101st?

Ulysses S. Grant had some bad habits. Legend has it that he ____ 20 _____ a day.

____ is most known for her role as a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, helping escaped slaves to freedom. However, during the Civil War, she also served in the dangerous role of a spy for the Union behind Confederate lines.

During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key had a unique vantage point during the British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry: He was detained onboard the British ship that was attacking his fellow Americans. The view of the American flag standing...

In addition to combating the enemy during WWI, the Harlem Hellfighters had to contend with their own army's racism. Because of this, the all-black Harlem Hellfighters had to use ___ uniforms and equipment.

During the War of 1812, the United States Navy fought as the underdogs against the British Royal Navy. What famous last words did the mortally wounded James Lawrence, Captain of the frigate USS Chesapeake, say as his crew unsuccessfully battled...

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman was both a successful battlefield commander as well as a man who had a way with words. Sherman succinctly summed up the nature of war with this quote: "War is ___."

During the Spanish-American War, the Rough Riders, an all-volunteer US Army unit, brought in people from all walks of life. Which future US President was one of their leaders?

Ulysses S. Grant was given a key task for the Union: to capture a specific city on the Mississippi River and cut the Confederacy in half. What was the name of this city, which Grant eventually captured after a long siege and bombardment?

Before the American entry into WWII, some Americans traveled overseas to take part in the fighting. What country did the "Flying Tigers," an all-volunteer American fighter pilot squadron, fight for against the Japanese?

Eddie Rickenbacker was an American WWI hero. He would win the Medal of Honor because of his deadly skills as a ____.

Famous frontiersman Davy Crockett joined up with Texan forces during the Texas Revolution against Mexico. During which famous last stand did Crockett and an entire garrison of Texan rebels perish?

Prior to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Americans set up a system to warn American Minutemen of any approaching British forces. A lantern signal warned the militias which way the British were coming: "One if by land, two if by sea."...

During WWII, ______ was a hard charging, heavy swearing, well-dressed, Army general. His personality and feats of bravery were made famous by a Hollywood movie that bears his name.