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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?
(a) Frequent counter-attacks.
(b) Defense in depth.
(c) Feigned retreats.
(d) Retreat to a strong defensive line.

2. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?
(a) Lack of anti-tank weapons.
(b) Lack of a serviceable heavy tank.
(c) The poor training of his men.
(d) Allied air-superiority.

3. Guderian compared Hitler to what other famous historical leader?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Hannibal.

4. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was calm.
(b) He was determined to seek revenge.
(c) He was livid.
(d) He was unmoved.

5. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Confrontational.
(c) Close.
(d) Cooperative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

2. What happened to Keitel after the war?

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

4. Guderian described Hitler as being prone to panic in what situations?

5. What happened to the German General Staff after WWI?

Short Essay Questions

1. What war did the tradition of the German General Staff date back to?

2. What personal danger did Guderian face in Chapter 12?

3. What is the role of the "Court of Honor"?

4. What faults did Guderian credit for Hitler's declining capabilities?

5. What defensive mistakes did Hitler constantly make during the allied advances in Europe?

6. What rumor did Guderian hear about Field Marshal von Kluge on July 18th?

7. What was the result of the July 20th plot?

8. What factors caused the German General Staff to adopt strategies for motorized and tank warfare?

9. What major attack did Hitler order for Army Group Vistula during the events of Chapter 12?

10. How were the opinions about entering into war different for Hitler and for the General Staff?

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