Weapons, Vehicles & Military Technology Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Weapons, Vehicles & Military Technology, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the World War II Deep Dive set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,200 questions across 4 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1Which American submachine gun was commonly nicknamed the Tommy Gun?

   AnswerThompson

   The Thompson became one of the most recognizable Allied submachine guns.

2. 2Which German submachine gun was commonly but incorrectly called a Schmeisser by Allied troops?

   AnswerMP 40

   Hugo Schmeisser did not design the MP 40, despite the common nickname.

3. 3Which aircraft carried the atomic bombs used against Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

   AnswerB-29 Superfortress

   Modified B-29 bombers carried the two atomic weapons used in August 1945.

4. 4How many rounds did a standard Lee-Enfield rifle magazine hold?

   Answer10

   The Lee-Enfield's ten-round magazine gave it greater capacity than many bolt-action rivals.

5. 5Which medium bomber was used in the Doolittle Raid on Japan?

   AnswerNorth American B-25 Mitchell

   Sixteen B-25 bombers launched from USS Hornet for the 1942 raid.

6. 6Which U-boat type formed the backbone of Germany's Atlantic submarine fleet?

   AnswerType VII

   The Type VII was Germany's most numerous operational U-boat design.

7. 7Which American destroyer class was produced in the greatest numbers during the war?

   AnswerFletcher class

   The United States completed 175 Fletcher-class destroyers.

8. 8What was the primary role of the British Universal Carrier?

   AnswerTransporting troops and equipment

   The small tracked Universal Carrier hauled personnel, weapons, and supplies.