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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The 1942-3 Winter Campaign in South Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the battle at the Ishun Ithmus take?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 8 days.

2. What disintegrated the Italian Army near Rostov?
(a) Hunger.
(b) The Soviet forces.
(c) Rampant illness.
(d) Defectors.

3. What made attacking Crimea very challenging?
(a) The ground was very marshy.
(b) It was a narrow front.
(c) The weather was harsh and unnpredictable.
(d) The terrain was mountainous.

4. Who would the Black Sea fleet be able to blockade?
(a) All of these.
(b) Romanians along the river.
(c) Soviets in the bay area.
(d) Germans near the shore.

5. How far did the Caucasus region stretch out from Rostov?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 300 miles.
(c) 200 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?

2. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?

3. Who gave the order for Manstein to focus on fighting the Crimean region only?

4. What region was the surprise attack on the West made through?

5. What was Zaporozhye?

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