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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15- The Defensive Battles of 1943-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?
(a) He was late in reporting figures.
(b) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.
(c) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.
(d) He was weak in his training maneuvers.

3. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?
(a) Stallin.
(b) All of these.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Manstein.

4. Which German forces did Manstein think should have attacked the Soviet forces near Rostov?
(a) The Krakow Panzer Unit.
(b) The forces near Rostov.
(c) The forces in the Kharkhov area.
(d) The Black Sea fleet.

5. What flank of the Soviet Army did Manstein say could have been destroyed had Hitler listened to him at Rostov?
(a) The Southern flank.
(b) The Western flank.
(c) The Central flank.
(d) The Northern flank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promotion was Manstein given after Sevastopol was taken?

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

3. What about the forces in the Crimean Region were inferior?

4. Who penetrated the armies south of Stalingrad?

5. What kind of group was the German Molders?

(see the answer key)

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