An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Rick Atkinson
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An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Rick Atkinson
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes the enemy structure referred to as the 'Kasbah' by Americans?
(a) A large barn temporarily used as U.S. Army barracks.
(b) A tower originally built during the crusades now used by a nest of snipers.
(c) A sixteenth-century Portuguese fortress.
(d) A beach resort used as a French command center.

2. Why did Darlan revoke his order announcing to all French troops that further battle was futile?
(a) French troops threatened revolt.
(b) The arrival of General Giraud threatened his new position.
(c) The position of the British above him in the command structure threatened French authority.
(d) Marshal Petain sacked Darlan as his military commander and repudiated the agreement.

3. What was stated as the reason for the decision to defer the advance on Tunis?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) A German re-supply.
(c) French political issues.
(d) American supply issues.

4. What two defects in planning for Longstop does the author point out?
(a) Expected tanks to take steep terrain and attacked with insufficient force.
(b) Underestimated the size of the enemy and misread the terrain.
(c) Used green troops and insufficient artillery.
(d) Placed artillery too distant for accuracy and turned down air support.

5. What did General Erich von Wulisch tell General Nogues in his farewell call before escaping Fedala?
(a) "Retreat east and fortify Rommel."
(b) "This is the greatest setback to German arms since 1918... we shall be expelled from Africa."
(c) "Surrender while you may... we can provide no support."
(d) "Hold you position, Panzers are on their way."

Short Answer Questions

1. What hunch of Eisenhower's in regards to General Giraud looks to be accurate?

2. Of the 904 men Moore had led on a daring night escape, eventually, how many made it to safety?

3. Who made the following statement: "It is pardonable to be defeated, but unpardonable to be surprised."

4. While Patton was made a national hero in taking Casablanca, which defects were also revealed, according to the author?

5. The American route by Arnim was successful to the point of making Rommel's attack Morgenluft negligible. What strategic objective in Tebessa did Rommel have his eye on?

(see the answer key)

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