Given the physical demands of military service, it’s no surprise that several of America’s prominent veterans were also star athletes. From the playing fields to the battlefields, they displayed courage, determination and leadership.

As we celebrate America’s men and women in uniform on Veterans Day, we remember the athletes who served in combat. Try to match the athlete with the warrior in this short, fun quiz. (Scroll to bottom for answers)

1: Which World War II general had to hide his career as a minor league baseball player to protect his amateur status at West Point?

A: George Patton

B: Dwight D. Eisenhower

C: George Marshall

D: Douglas MacArthur

2. Which Revolutionary War figure was known for his athletic abilities?

A: Benedict Arnold

B: Marquis de Lafayette

C: Charles Le

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