World War II Small Arms Quiz 1. What was the standard light mortar used by U.S. infantry during World War II? M19 60mm mortar M29 81mm mortar M2 81mm mortar M1 60mm mortar 2. The U.S. M1917 Enfield rifle saw continued service during World War II primarily as: A training and reserve rifle A paratrooper weapon A tank crew weapon A sniper rifle 3. Which Japanese bolt-action rifle was most commonly used by infantry during WWII? Arisaka Type 38 Nambu Type 14 Murata Type 18 Arisaka Type 99 4. During World War II, what was the standard U.S. Army rifle qualification test distance for the M1 Garand? 200 yards 100 yards 500 yards 300 yards 5. The Soviet Mosin-Nagant rifle was chambered in which cartridge? 7.62×39mm 7.62×54mmR 7.92×57mm Mauser 7.62×25mm Tokarev 6. The distinctive "spike" bayonet commonly issued to Soviet troops was designed for which rifle? PPSh-41 SVT-40 SKS Mosin-Nagant M91/30 7. What was the standard-issue U.S. service rifle during World War II? M1 Carbine M1917 Enfield M1903 Springfield M1 Garand 8. The American AN/M2 20 mm cannon was used primarily on which aircraft? B-17 Flying Fortress P-38 Lightning and F4U Corsair P-47 Thunderbolt P-40 Warhawk 9. The M1 Carbine was designed for which role? Sidearm replacement for support troops Frontline infantry rifle Heavy machine gun Sniper rifle 10. What was the standard French infantry rifle at the start of World War II? Berthier Mle 1907/15 MAS-36 MAS-49 Chassepot Mle 1866 You’ve reached the end of the quiz! Submit Quiz ❮ ❯
