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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, D-Day Minus One Year to D-Day Minus One Month, pgs. 46-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who developed the training program of Company D?
(a) Patton.
(b) Howard.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Montgomery.

2. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?
(a) Protect the left flank.
(b) Protect the right flank.
(c) Strategic reserve.
(d) Protect the rear.

3. What was the difference between the training regiment of the men and that of the officers?
(a) There was not a difference.
(b) The officers didn't need to be physically fit.
(c) The officers didn't need to be able to think quickly.
(d) The officers did not have to speak German.

4. What division was Von Luck commanding in the fall of 1943?
(a) 21st Panzer Division.
(b) Panzer Lehr.
(c) 43rd Grenadier division.
(d) 1st Panzer.

5. Where was the 6th Airborne slated to deploy during the invasion?
(a) North of Bagnolet.
(b) West of Caen.
(c) South of Lisieux.
(d) East of the Orne River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What skills did the training of Company D focus on?

2. What were the men of Company D trained to do?

3. What rank did Hans Schmidt hold in June,1944?

4. What bridges did General Gale decide should be taken intact?

5. What was the 6th airborne doing in 1943?

(see the answer key)

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