What Rank Would You Have Achieved in WWII?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What Rank Would You Have Achieved in WWII?
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About This Quiz

There have been a lot of hard-fought battles throughout human history, but World War II was one of the toughest. Brave soldiers and sailors endured endless battles on the road to victory.  If you were enlisted in the military back then, what rank would you managed to achieve? 

From the beaches of Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge, units from every branch fought to restore peace to the world. To find out how you would have fared under such harrowing circumstances, we will need to learn all we can about you. Learning about the stuff you're made of and how you approach your life will help us figure out which rank you would have achieved. 

Every question will have four possible responses. Your duty is to choose the answer you feel best represents you and your personality traits. After you've completed the task, we will analyze your results against the qualifications of soldiers and officers during WWII. Then, we'll pair you up with your best possible rank. 

If you've ever watched a film or listen to a veteran speak, you know that WWII required a lot of courage from each and every individual. Let's find out how far your courage would have taken you!

Which branch of the service is toughest?
Navy.
Marines.
Air Force.
Army.
Which war do you know the most about?
WWII.
WWI.
Vietnam.
Civil War.
Which ancient fighting force do you think was most ferocious?
Romans.
Vikings.
Greeks.
Mayans.

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Which weapon would you choose for an zombie apocalypse?
Flame thrower.
Machine gun.
Machete.
Mace.
Which recent U.S. President do you admire most?
Bill Clinton.
George H.W. Bush.
Barack Obama.
Donald Trump.
Could you currently pass a military physical?
No problem!
I might need some practice.
I'll give it a shot, but I don't know.
I could pass it twice in a row.

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Are you organized?
I'm mostly organized.
I'm an organization freak.
I'm allergic to organizing.
I could be a little more organized.
Do you make your bed every day?
I make it when I have people over.
I never make the bed.
I make it on the weekends.
I make it every day.
What is your most dominant personality trait?
Intelligence.
Courage.
Confidence.
Compassion.

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How are your marksmanship skills?
I can hit any target.
I need a lesson or two.
I'm a good shot.
I'm a decent shot.
Which WWII battle would you like to learn more about?
Battle of Stalingrad.
Battle of Midway.
Battle of Okinawa.
Battle of Iwo Jima.
Which military-related movie do you like most?
"Saving Private Ryan"
"A Few Good Men"
"Black Hawk Down"
"Apocalypse Now"

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Which famous soldier would you like to take to lunch?
Jessica Lynch.
Elvis Presley.
Buffalo Bill.
Tammy Duckworth.
Are you a good swimmer?
I swim like a brick.
I'm a great swimmer.
I'm a good swimmer.
I'm an excellent swimmer.
Do you have any leadership skills?
I have tons of leadership skills.
I have a few.
I'm not that great at leading.
I have great leadership skills.

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If you woke up lost in the woods, what is the first thing you would do?
I would find water.
I would call 911.
I would find the direction of the sun.
I would make fire.
Which military vehicle would you most like to drive?
Fighter jet.
Hummer.
Tank.
Jeep.
Who is your favorite M*A*S*H* character?
Hot Lips Houlihan.
Hawkeye Pierce.
Radar O'Reilly.
Sherman Potter.

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Which job would you be best suited to try?
Airplane mechanic.
Security guard.
Chef.
Submarine captain.
Are you able to run more than a mile?
I can run a marathon.
I could run a 5K.
I will pass on the mile.
I could do a mile.
How would your boss describe your work?
Accurate.
Timely.
Creative.
Dedicated.

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How would you stay in touch with family if you were deployed nowadays?
I would use FaceTime.
I would use my phone.
I would write letters.
I would use video chat.
Have you ever been in the military?
I'm an honored veteran.
I've been considering it.
I'm not military material.
I am still enlisted.
Are you more passive or aggressive?
It depends on the task.
I'm more aggressive.
I'm more passive.
It depends on the situation.

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What kind of vehicle do you drive now?
SUV.
Truck.
Sports car.
Sedan.
Where do you display a flag?
I have one in my front yard.
I have one on my desk.
I have one on my truck.
I have one on my porch.
Which political issue do you follow?
National security.
Immigration.
Economy.
Education.

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Which WWII country would you like to visit most?
England.
Germany.
France.
Japan.
How do you deal with stress?
I take it one step at a time.
I work out more.
I take naps.
I nip the problem in the bud.
Which word would you use to describe our soldiers?
Heroes.
Honorable.
Valiant.
Brave.

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