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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11; Leningrad-Vitebsk; Hitler as Supreme Commander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?
(a) There was another base close by him.
(b) He was leaving heavy fire.
(c) He was not given many men.
(d) There was no fighting in the West.

2. What dictum did Hitler violate in Group Don?
(a) The element of surprise is essential.
(b) Casualties hurt moralle.
(c) An attacker can never be too strong.
(d) Proper training brings successful battles.

3. What kind of targets did Hitler focus on with the Don Group?
(a) Costly targets.
(b) Military targets.
(c) Political targets.
(d) Civillian targets.

4. What was Paulus' title?
(a) Pilot.
(b) General.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Inspector.

5. What was Operation Sea Lion targeting?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Austria.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the prime mover for the surprise attack in the West?

2. How did Manstein feel when Pepo died?

3. How did Manstein describe his Commission Orders?

4. What was a first for Manstein while leading the Group Don?

5. What did the O.K.H. want the main western attack to go through?

(see the answer key)

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