World War II Small Arms Quiz 1. The Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun was famous for what feature? Belt-fed mechanism Optical sight High-capacity drum magazine Bayonet lug 2. Which Japanese sidearm was commonly issued to officers during World War II? Nambu Type 14 Luger P08 Type 26 Revolver Colt M1911 3. The British Vickers machine gun was notable for being: Belt-fed and portable Air-cooled and light Gas-operated and magazine-fed Water-cooled and extremely reliable 4. Which U.S. Navy weapon system provided rapid-fire anti-aircraft defense aboard ships? Vickers K gun Oerlikon 20mm cannon M2 Browning .50 cal 5-inch/38 naval gun 5. The Soviet Yak-9T was armed with what unusually large weapon for a fighter aircraft? 45 mm cannon 37 mm cannon 23 mm cannon 57 mm cannon 6. The German 10.5 cm leFH 18 was what type of weapon? Medium field howitzer Infantry gun Heavy mortar Anti-tank gun 7. The British standard-issue revolver during most of World War II was the: Browning Hi-Power Colt Official Police Webley Mk IV .38 Enfield No. 2 8. The Soviet PM-41 mortar was chambered for which caliber? 120mm 82mm 50mm 107mm 9. The Soviet PTRD-41 and PTRS-41 were both examples of what kind of weapon? Light mortars Heavy machine guns Anti-tank rifles Grenade launchers 10. Bayonets were primarily intended for what secondary battlefield role besides close combat? Marksmanship training Signaling device Field utility tool and cutting implement Cooking utensil You’ve reached the end of the quiz! Submit Quiz ❮ ❯
