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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6; The Operation Plan Controversy; Commanding General 38 Army Corps.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused Manstein to be moved to the 18 Division?
(a) A scandal.
(b) A death in the ranks.
(c) A test.
(d) A promotion.

2. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Professional plans.
(b) Land locked advantage.
(c) Sea forces.
(d) Better equipment.

3. What did Manstein say was the only option of Poland when the occupation began?
(a) Assimilation.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Assaults.
(d) Retreat.

4. What was the Oise?
(a) A River.
(b) A weapon.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A ship.

5. What plan did Runstedt back for the attack on the West?
(a) The O.K.H. Plan.
(b) The Manstein Plan.
(c) The Surprise Attack Plan.
(d) The Reichenau Plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?

2. What group did Hitler's advisers work for?

3. What kind of exercise backed up Manstein's idea about the attack on the West?

4. How did Manstein describe Hitler?

5. What is the Vistula?

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