1 / 10
What type of fighter appears in this photograph taken on the Aleutian front?
- the P-38 Lightning
- the P-40 Warhawk
- the F4F Wildcat
- the Zero A6M
The image shows a P-38 Lightning from a unit based in Alaska.
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Challenge #40
These are the ten questions from War Dossier daily challenge #40, of 1 November 2026, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. Today's challenge is a different one and it is free to play.
The dossier entry: Los cazas P-38 Lightning en la niebla aleutiana
The twin-engine P-38 Lightning fighter operated on the Aleutian front for its greater range and the safety a second engine offered over freezing seas and constant fog. Squadrons based at Adak and Attu used it for escort and interception, though weather conditions caused more losses than air combat.
Challenge answers
2 / 10
In what year was the Hora W, the key moment set for the simultaneous start of fighting in Warsaw, established?
- 1944
- 1943
- 1942
- 1945
It was set for 1 August 1944.
3 / 10
What use did the American press and official propaganda make of Wake's resistance?
- They used it to sustain national morale
- They hid it so as not to alarm the public
- They used it to justify peace with Japan
- It received no press coverage at all
In the grim days after Pearl Harbor, Wake's resistance was publicized as an example of American resolve.
4 / 10
In which month did the Axis offensive that led to the Battle of the Neretva begin?
- January 1943
- April 1941
- May 1943
- September 1941
The Fourth Offensive, known as Operation Weiss, began in late January 1943.
5 / 10
What physical after-effect did tank crews frequently suffer from the continuous noise of the engine and gunfire inside the tank?
- hearing loss or tinnitus
- night blindness
- chronic dizziness from vibration
- loss of the sense of smell
The engine's constant roar combined with the gun's blast caused, over time, partial deafness and persistent ringing in many tankers.
6 / 10
What effect did British resistance on 15 September have on the German high command?
- It convinced them the RAF was far from beaten
- It convinced them to accelerate the invasion immediately
- It had no effect at all on their plans
- It caused Fighter Command's immediate surrender
The British defence, stronger than expected, convinced the German command that Fighter Command remained an operational force.
7 / 10
What main calibre did the Hungarian Toldi I carry in its turret?
- 20 mm (Solothurn gun)
- 37 mm
- 45 mm
- 47 mm
The Toldi I carried a 20 mm Solothurn automatic gun, adequate against light armour but soon outmatched by better-protected Soviet tanks.
8 / 10
Comparing the Pak 40 and the Pak 43, what is the main difference in calibre and penetration?
- The Pak 43 (88mm) penetrates almost double at 1,000m compared to the Pak 40 (75mm) at 500m
- Both have exactly the same calibre and penetration
- The Pak 40 has a larger calibre than the Pak 43
- The Pak 43 is an anti-aircraft weapon with no anti-tank capability
The Pak 40 (75mm) penetrated about 96mm at 500m, while the Pak 43 (88mm) reached 165mm at 1,000 metres — doubling its penetration even at greater range, thanks to its much longer barrel and higher muzzle velocity.
9 / 10
How did Nishizawa die in October 1944?
- As a passenger in a transport aircraft shot down by American fighters
- In a suicide attack against an aircraft carrier
- In a dogfight over the Philippine Islands
- Downed by naval anti-aircraft fire
He did not fall in his Zero, but unarmed, as a passenger in a transport intercepted by enemy fighters.
10 / 10
Which of these campaign episodes directly triggered the capitulation of an entire country, rather than just the fall of an isolated position?
- The bombing of Rotterdam
- The capture of Fort Eben-Emael
- The crossing of the Meuse at Sedan
- The panzers crossing the Ardennes
Unlike the other episodes, which affected specific positions or sectors, this one led to the surrender of an entire country.
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