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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. What achievement was Hitler astonished to discover when he visited the troops in Poland?
(a) Tanks had destroyed whole Polish artillery positions.
(b) The tanks were effective against enemy infantry.
(c) The mobile infantry had suffered almost no losses.
(d) The Polish soldiers wanted to join the German army.

2. When was Heinz Guderian born?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1888.
(c) 1095.
(d) 1865.

3. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what happened to the soldier, which gave the other soldier the chance to kill himself?
(a) He was shot for treason.
(b) He was killed under mysterious circumstances.
(c) He went free.
(d) He was demoted.

4. What disadvantage did the Russians face in their defense of the region around Smolensk?
(a) They had lost their chain of command.
(b) They had no winter clothing.
(c) They had no air force.
(d) Their forces were mostly militia.

5. On September 12th, Polish forces near what location surrendered in large numbers?
(a) Lomza.
(b) Warsaw.
(c) Radom.
(d) Andrzeievo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Guderian not satisfied with the results of the armistice with France?

2. What type of vehicle was the Panther?

3. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?

4. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?

5. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?

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