Can You Answer Basic WWII Trivia? (Most Americans Fail) Which event marked the beginning of World War II? Invasion of Poland Bombing of Pearl Harbor Battle of Stalingrad D-Day Invasion None Which country was the first to develop and use atomic weapons during World War II? Germany United States Soviet Union Japan None What was the turning point in the European theater of World War II? Battle of Midway D-Day Invasion Battle of the Bulge Battle of Stalingrad None Which country was the first target of the German blitzkrieg strategy? France Soviet Union United Kingdom Norway None Which battle in the Pacific theater is often referred to as the turning point in the war against Japan? Battle of Midway Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Okinawa Battle of Guadalcanal None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular