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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. What was Specht's nickname?
(a) Popo.
(b) Papa.
(c) Piper.
(d) Pepo.

2. How were supplies brought to the troops in Stalingrad?
(a) They were shipped in.
(b) They were smuggled on trains.
(c) They were dropped by air.
(d) They were stolen from civillians.

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

4. How did Manstein's son die?
(a) He commited suicide.
(b) He was in a car crash.
(c) In battle.
(d) He was mobbed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Kluge's position in the military?

2. What was the name of Manstein's son?

3. What river did the Germans have to hold to avoid being cut off at Caucasus?

4. What did Manstein say Hitler beat out of his men?

5. Who was the head of the O.K.H. during the attack on the West?

(see the answer key)

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