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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What region was Crimea in?

2. Who led the 38 Army Corps?

3. What made it impossible for Germany to have peace with England at first?

4. How did Manstein think the war could be ended?

5. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange document was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union?

2. What happened at the Amiens Bridgehead?

3. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

4. What caused a huge delay for Manstein's men during the attack on the West?

5. Who was Nagel, and how did Manstein feel about him?

6. What are Pontoon Bridges?

7. What did Manstein say Poland was relying on when the German attack began?

8. What did Manstein say was the biggest obstacle to peace between Germany and France?

9. What did Germany constantly prepare for while invading Poland?

10. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of unlikely friendships forged in this book. Please explain some of these friendships, and describe how their relationship was forged as well as how this relationship affected the outcome of the war.

Essay Topic 2

What was Operation Sea Lion and what occurred as a result of this plan?

Essay Topic 3

What did Manstein say was Hitler's greatest weakness, and what resulted as a direct cause of this weakness in Hitler?

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