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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11- Chief of the General Staff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time of Germany's invasion of Russia, how many tanks were produced yearly in Germany?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 250.

2. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?
(a) Have him demoted.
(b) Have him assigned to Siberia.
(c) Assassinate him.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

3. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?
(a) The English had landed.
(b) There was a lack of fuel and supplies.
(c) The French were well fortified in this area.
(d) Hitler ordered a halt of ground advances in this area.

4. Panzer divisions did NOT include which of the following?
(a) Mobile anti-air vehicles.
(b) Tanks.
(c) Motorized infantry.
(d) Anti-tank weapons.

5. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?
(a) It lacked sufficiently large fuel tanks.
(b) It was introduced too early.
(c) It was not given appropriate ammunition.
(d) Its crews were poorly trained.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what happened to the soldier, which gave the other soldier the chance to kill himself?

2. Guderian's role in his new position centered around what?

3. Field Marshal Manstein advocated a strategy that would center on an invasion of Belgium and what other nation?

4. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?

5. What units was Guderian given command over for the attack on Brest-Litovsk?

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