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Captivating Conquerors and Other War Heroes
by Myriam Gabriel-Pollock

There are many heroes in American military history, from the thousands who perished in battle, to the commanders whose strategy and bravery saved countless lives. There are also the thousands of nameless others--whether they were medical personnel, "Rosie the Riveter"-inspired factory workers, or wartime photojournalists--whose contributions were invaluable as well. Our quiz highlights just a small fraction of the people whose significant roles helped shape American history.
1
This man led a group of American colonists in the 1770 uprising against British troops that resulted in the Boston Massacre. Who was he?
Who was this man? (Image credit: Library of Congress)
2
Which heroine of the American Revolution carried thousands of pitchers of water to her husband and other thirsty soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778?
3
Which future president of the United States (1901-1909) rounded up his friends to form the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry group that fought in the Spanish-American War?
4
Which American general served as chief military adviser to the Philippine government, commanded Allied troops in the Pacific during World War II, supervised the postwar occupation of Japan, and led United Nations forces during the Korean War?
5
Which general, born in a two-room cabin in Ohio, led the U.S. Army to victory in the American Civil War and became the 18th president of the United States?
6
What was the name of the group of black pilots who served in segregated units of the Army Air Corps in World War II?
7
Which Confederate commander was accidentally shot by his own men on May 2, 1863, while leading his forces at the Battle of Chancellorsville, in Virginia, during the American Civil War?
8
Which general commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), made up of nearly 2 million men, in Europe during World War I?
9
This American aviator, businessman, and champion racecar driver became the leading American combat pilot in World War I. Who was he?
10
Which rear admiral of Chinese-Hawaiian descent received the Navy Cross and Silver Star for his conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary heroism as commander of the destroyer USS Sigsbee during two battles in 1945?
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