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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12- The Final Collapse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Guderian not satisfied with the results of the armistice with France?
(a) France could have been fully occupied.
(b) His forces were not given enough time.
(c) The terms did not favor Germany.
(d) His contributions were not recognized.

2. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?
(a) Total disorganization.
(b) Poor morale.
(c) Heavy casualties.
(d) Loss of leadership.

3. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?
(a) By floating tanks on pontoons.
(b) By using an improvised bridge.
(c) By using captured barges.
(d) By assault boat.

4. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?
(a) Wenck.
(b) Heinrici.
(c) Reinhardt.
(d) Hossbach.

5. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?
(a) Keitel.
(b) Von Kluge.
(c) Goering.
(d) Himmler.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Shlieffen Plan proposed an advance that was strongest where?

2. What was the first city that Guderian attacked in France?

3. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?

4. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?

5. What German commander demanded the glory of destroying the English army at Dunkirk?

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