* Game 5, Round 4 - History - World War II Commanders
With the world marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day this past
week, tonight's History round looks at some top World War II
military brass. Name each general or admiral from the brief bio.
1. Winston Churchill called this American general the "Organizer
of Victory." He headed the US Army throughout the war, and
later became Secretary of State. He won the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work on the American recovery plan for Europe.
2. As the Supreme Allied commander in Europe, he planned and
supervised the invasions of North Africa and Normandy. He later
served 8 years as US president.
3. This former Olympic athlete and controversial general led US
troops in the Mediterranean and Europe. He was the subject of
an Oscar-winning 1970 movie.
4. Likely the most famous German general of the war, he commanded
armored troops in France and North Africa before facing the
D-Day invasion. He committed suicide in 1944 after being
implicated in the plot to kill Hitler.
5. Like <answer 3>, this American general's career included
spectacular successes and numerous controversies. He led Allied
forces in the Philippines, and later the Southwest Pacific.
His career ended in 1951 when he was fired as Allied commander
in Korea.
6. This American admiral is the only one of these 10 commanders
honored in a song by Paul and Linda McCartney. He led US naval
forces in the South Pacific including Guadalcanal, the Solomon
Islands, and the Philippines.
8. This uncle of King Charles supervised the disastrous Dieppe raid.
He later commanded Allied troops in Southeast Asia, and after
the war became the last viceroy of India. He was assassinated
by the IRA in 1979.
10. This Soviet commander is considered one of the greatest
Russian and Soviet military leaders. He organized the defenses
of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad, and led Soviet forces
on their advance to Berlin. He later served as the Soviet
defense minister.
* Game 5, Round 6 - Sports - Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the Stanley Cup playoffs down to the championship series,
that's the topic of tonight's sports round.
6. Who holds the record of 122 career playoff goals?
9. Which team won a record 19 consecutive playoff series between
1980 and 1984?
10. Which Original Six team made a record 29 consecutive playoff
appearances from 1968 to 1996?
* Game 5, Round 4 - History - World War II Commanders
1. Winston Churchill called this American general the "Organizer
of Victory." He headed the US Army throughout the war, and
later became Secretary of State. He won the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work on the American recovery plan for Europe.
2. As the Supreme Allied commander in Europe, he planned and
supervised the invasions of North Africa and Normandy. He later
served 8 years as US president.
* Game 5, Round 6 - Sports - Stanley Cup Playoffs
3. Many Canadian fans hope this question will have to be updated
for next time. In which year did the Montreal Canadiens become
the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?
6. Who holds the record of 122 career playoff goals?
9. Which team won a record 19 consecutive playoff series between
1980 and 1984?
10. Which Original Six team made a record 29 consecutive playoff
appearances from 1968 to 1996?
* Game 5, Round 4 - History - World War II Commanders
1. Winston Churchill called this American general the "Organizer
of Victory." He headed the US Army throughout the war, and
later became Secretary of State. He won the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work on the American recovery plan for Europe.
2. As the Supreme Allied commander in Europe, he planned and
supervised the invasions of North Africa and Normandy. He later
served 8 years as US president.
3. This former Olympic athlete and controversial general led US
troops in the Mediterranean and Europe. He was the subject of
an Oscar-winning 1970 movie.
4. Likely the most famous German general of the war, he commanded
armored troops in France and North Africa before facing the
D-Day invasion. He committed suicide in 1944 after being
implicated in the plot to kill Hitler.
5. Like <answer 3>, this American general's career included
spectacular successes and numerous controversies. He led Allied
forces in the Philippines, and later the Southwest Pacific.
His career ended in 1951 when he was fired as Allied commander
in Korea.
6. This American admiral is the only one of these 10 commanders
honored in a song by Paul and Linda McCartney. He led US naval
forces in the South Pacific including Guadalcanal, the Solomon
Islands, and the Philippines.
7. This admiral commanded the Japanese fleet during the early years
of the Pacific War. He oversaw the attack on Pearl Harbor
and the Battle of Midway. He died in 1943 when his plane was
ambushed by US fighters over the island of Bougainville.
8. This uncle of King Charles supervised the disastrous Dieppe raid.
He later commanded Allied troops in Southeast Asia, and after
the war became the last viceroy of India. He was assassinated
by the IRA in 1979.
9. Another controversial general -- this time on the British side.
While clashing repeatedly with his US counterparts, he led
British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa, France,
and Germany.
10. This Soviet commander is considered one of the greatest
Russian and Soviet military leaders. He organized the defenses
of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad, and led Soviet forces
on their advance to Berlin. He later served as the Soviet
defense minister.
* Game 5, Round 6 - Sports - Stanley Cup Playoffs
5. Patrick Roy ["Rwah"] is the only 3-time winner of the Conn Smythe
Trophy as the playoffs MVP. Name any one of the 5 players
who have won the award twice. (Hint: 1 goalie, 1 defenseman,
3 centers.)
6. Who holds the record of 122 career playoff goals?
10. Which Original Six team made a record 29 consecutive playoff
appearances from 1968 to 1996?
* Game 5, Round 4 - History - World War II Commanders
With the world marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day this past
week, tonight's History round looks at some top World War II
military brass. Name each general or admiral from the brief bio.
1. Winston Churchill called this American general the "Organizer
of Victory." He headed the US Army throughout the war, and
later became Secretary of State. He won the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work on the American recovery plan for Europe.
2. As the Supreme Allied commander in Europe, he planned and
supervised the invasions of North Africa and Normandy. He later
served 8 years as US president.
3. This former Olympic athlete and controversial general led US
troops in the Mediterranean and Europe. He was the subject of
an Oscar-winning 1970 movie.
4. Likely the most famous German general of the war, he commanded
armored troops in France and North Africa before facing the
D-Day invasion. He committed suicide in 1944 after being
implicated in the plot to kill Hitler.
5. Like <answer 3>, this American general's career included
spectacular successes and numerous controversies. He led Allied
forces in the Philippines, and later the Southwest Pacific.
His career ended in 1951 when he was fired as Allied commander
in Korea.
6. This American admiral is the only one of these 10 commanders
honored in a song by Paul and Linda McCartney. He led US naval
forces in the South Pacific including Guadalcanal, the Solomon
Islands, and the Philippines.
7. This admiral commanded the Japanese fleet during the early years
of the Pacific War. He oversaw the attack on Pearl Harbor
and the Battle of Midway. He died in 1943 when his plane was
ambushed by US fighters over the island of Bougainville.
8. This uncle of King Charles supervised the disastrous Dieppe raid.
He later commanded Allied troops in Southeast Asia, and after
the war became the last viceroy of India. He was assassinated
by the IRA in 1979.
9. Another controversial general -- this time on the British side.
While clashing repeatedly with his US counterparts, he led
British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa, France,
and Germany.
10. This Soviet commander is considered one of the greatest
Russian and Soviet military leaders. He organized the defenses
of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad, and led Soviet forces
on their advance to Berlin. He later served as the Soviet
defense minister.
* Game 5, Round 6 - Sports - Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the Stanley Cup playoffs down to the championship series,
that's the topic of tonight's sports round.
1. Which player won a record 11 Stanley Cups between 1955 and 1973?
2. Which coach won a record 9 Stanley Cups?
3. Many Canadian fans hope this question will have to be updated
for next time. In which year did the Montreal Canadiens become
the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?
4. As all Toronto Maple Leafs fans know, their heroes last won the
Stanley Cup in 1967. Who won the Conn Smythe Trophy that year
as the playoffs MVP?
5. Patrick Roy ["Rwah"] is the only 3-time winner of the Conn Smythe
Trophy as the playoffs MVP. Name any one of the 5 players
who have won the award twice. (Hint: 1 goalie, 1 defenseman,
3 centers.)
6. Who holds the record of 122 career playoff goals?
7. Which Montreal Canadiens winger scored a record 34 goals in
his 58 career Stanley Cup Finals games?
8. <Answer 7> held the record of 6 Stanley Cup overtime goals
for more than 40 years. Which Hall of Fame center finally
broke that record in 2006, and finished with 8 playoff overtime
winners? (HINT: He played his entire NHL career with one
franchise, and is now that Western Conference team's GM.)
9. Which team won a record 19 consecutive playoff series between
1980 and 1984?
10. Which Original Six team made a record 29 consecutive playoff
appearances from 1968 to 1996?
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For further information please see my 2024-08-30 companion posting
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* Game 5, Round 4 - History - World War II Commanders
With the world marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day this past
week, tonight's History round looks at some top World War II
military brass. Name each general or admiral from the brief bio.
1. Winston Churchill called this American general the "Organizer
of Victory." He headed the US Army throughout the war, and
later became Secretary of State. He won the Nobel Peace Prize
for his work on the American recovery plan for Europe.
2. As the Supreme Allied commander in Europe, he planned and
supervised the invasions of North Africa and Normandy. He later
served 8 years as US president.
3. This former Olympic athlete and controversial general led US
troops in the Mediterranean and Europe. He was the subject of
an Oscar-winning 1970 movie.
4. Likely the most famous German general of the war, he commanded
armored troops in France and North Africa before facing the
D-Day invasion. He committed suicide in 1944 after being
implicated in the plot to kill Hitler.
5. Like <answer 3>, this American general's career included
spectacular successes and numerous controversies. He led Allied
forces in the Philippines, and later the Southwest Pacific.
His career ended in 1951 when he was fired as Allied commander
in Korea.
6. This American admiral is the only one of these 10 commanders
honored in a song by Paul and Linda McCartney. He led US naval
forces in the South Pacific including Guadalcanal, the Solomon
Islands, and the Philippines.
7. This admiral commanded the Japanese fleet during the early years
of the Pacific War. He oversaw the attack on Pearl Harbor
and the Battle of Midway. He died in 1943 when his plane was
ambushed by US fighters over the island of Bougainville.
8. This uncle of King Charles supervised the disastrous Dieppe raid.
He later commanded Allied troops in Southeast Asia, and after
the war became the last viceroy of India. He was assassinated
by the IRA in 1979.
9. Another controversial general -- this time on the British side.
While clashing repeatedly with his US counterparts, he led
British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa, France,
and Germany.
10. This Soviet commander is considered one of the greatest
Russian and Soviet military leaders. He organized the defenses
of Leningrad, Moscow, and Stalingrad, and led Soviet forces
on their advance to Berlin. He later served as the Soviet
defense minister.
* Game 5, Round 6 - Sports - Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the Stanley Cup playoffs down to the championship series,
that's the topic of tonight's sports round.
1. Which player won a record 11 Stanley Cups between 1955 and 1973?
2. Which coach won a record 9 Stanley Cups?
3. Many Canadian fans hope this question will have to be updated
for next time. In which year did the Montreal Canadiens become
the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup?
4. As all Toronto Maple Leafs fans know, their heroes last won the
Stanley Cup in 1967. Who won the Conn Smythe Trophy that year
as the playoffs MVP?
5. Patrick Roy ["Rwah"] is the only 3-time winner of the Conn Smythe
Trophy as the playoffs MVP. Name any one of the 5 players
who have won the award twice. (Hint: 1 goalie, 1 defenseman,
3 centers.)
6. Who holds the record of 122 career playoff goals?
7. Which Montreal Canadiens winger scored a record 34 goals in
his 58 career Stanley Cup Finals games?
8. <Answer 7> held the record of 6 Stanley Cup overtime goals
for more than 40 years. Which Hall of Fame center finally
broke that record in 2006, and finished with 8 playoff overtime
winners? (HINT: He played his entire NHL career with one
franchise, and is now that Western Conference team's GM.)
9. Which team won a record 19 consecutive playoff series between
1980 and 1984?
10. Which Original Six team made a record 29 consecutive playoff
appearances from 1968 to 1996?
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