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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. September 1, 1939 marked the first day of a war that would last approximately:
(a) 2,000 days.
(b) 3,000 days.
(c) 4,000 days.
(d) 1,000 days.

2. What was considered "the single most decisive act of the Second World War," by historian Marin Gilbert?
(a) The landing of American troops upon the shores of French Morocco.
(b) Based on the quality of American tanks, the Germans introduced the Tiger.
(c) Rommel's defense of Kasserine Pass.
(d) In solidarity with their ally, Hitler and Mussolini declared war on the United States.

3. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
(a) "Salt!"
(b) "Baaa!"
(c) "Soup!"
(d) "For rations!"

4. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:
(a) Lead from the rear and let the troops do the fighting.
(b) Move ahead.
(c) Spread chaos through the destruction of civilian property.
(d) Defer to their British counterparts.

5. TORCH is considered by the author to have been:
(a) "Poorly planned but excellently executed."
(b) "The single worst tactical decision of the war."
(c) "The most daring amphibious operation in the history of modern warfare."
(d) "Primarily a diversionary tactic to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union."

Short Answer Questions

1. How many platoons had Eisenhower commanded in battle prior to the start of World War II?

2. What events occurred to the disappointment of Hitler around 1941?

3. America declared war on Germany upon:

4. What medal did Rear Admiral Hewitt win in World War I?

5. The initial American strategy for attacking Hitler was summed up by a British general as:

(see the answer key)

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