Geography Quiz: Naval Edition

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The more narrowly you can pinpoint the geographical area, the more brownie points you get.

• You probably know about Trafalgar Square in London, but what and (approximately) where is Trafalgar ?


• You've probably heard of the battle of Midway, an important naval encounter between the US and Japan in World War II. It's less likely that you've heard of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, but it was also very important, rendering the Japanese fleet impotent for the rest of the war. It was also the largest naval battle in history. (Approximately) where is Leyte Gulf?


• The battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle of World War I. What and where is Jutland?


• The battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac took place during the Civil War. Where did this battle take place?


• (Bonus question). You've probably never heard of it, but the Battle of Plattsburgh was indeed fought during the War of 1812. What and (approximately) where is Plattsburgh?

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