Fronts, Battles & Weapons Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Fronts, Battles & Weapons, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the World War I set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,200 questions across 4 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1Which German monoplane became associated with the Fokker Scourge?

   AnswerFokker Eindecker

   The Fokker Eindecker's synchronized gun gave German pilots an early advantage.

2. 2Who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe?

   AnswerJohn J. Pershing

   General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces.

3. 3Which informal ceasefire occurred in parts of the Western Front in December 1914?

   AnswerChristmas Truce

   Some opposing soldiers stopped fighting briefly around Christmas 1914.

4. 4Which obstacle was widely placed in front of trench systems?

   AnswerBarbed wire

   Barbed wire slowed attackers and exposed them to defensive fire.

5. 5Which 1918 operation was the first major independent offensive by the U.S. First Army?

   AnswerSaint-Mihiel

   The Saint-Mihiel offensive reduced a German salient in September 1918.

6. 6Which weapon was dropped or launched to attack submerged submarines?

   AnswerDepth charge

   Depth charges exploded underwater at a selected depth.

7. 7Which 1915 battle was an important early action for Indian troops on the Western Front?

   AnswerNeuve Chapelle

   Indian Corps units played a major role at Neuve Chapelle.

8. 8Which 1916 Austro-Hungarian offensive struck from the Trentino?

   AnswerAsiago Offensive

   The Asiago or Trentino offensive aimed to break into the Venetian plain.