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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against the wishes of his generals, the president of the United States canceled which plan in preference for a North African invasion?
(a) Watchtower.
(b) Sledgehammer.
(c) Rainbow 5.
(d) Charioteer.

2. What event on November 27 in Toulon represents "one of the greatest acts of self-immolation in military history," according to the author.
(a) The destruction of all American Stuart tanks at the front to be replaced by General Lee's.
(b) The scuttling of the Vichy French fleet.
(c) Vichy French high command destroyed their own defensive installations as a sign of faith to the Fascist cause.
(d) Rather than losing another airfield to Allied forces, Germans destroyed 40 of their own planes and fuel reserves.

3. What was operation RESERVIST?
(a) A bombing attack from Gibraltar bases on Axis ports in North Africa.
(b) A clandestine mission launched by Patton.
(c) An Allied plan that spread forces across north Tunisia.
(d) A British plan to forestall the sabotage of Oran's port.

4. What became the unofficial motto of Allied forces in Tunisia?
(a) "It flies, it dies."
(b) "Kilroy was here."
(c) "Dig or Die."
(d) "To the last of our rations."

5. What was the biggest deficiency, according to the author, in Allied planning?
(a) Morale.
(b) Lack of air fields.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Artillery.

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

7. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?
(a) That aircover would not be provided.
(b) That the French would show resolve in repelling the attack.
(c) That the French should not be considered hostile.
(d) That the British planned to outflank him.

8. General Georges Barre was the only Vichy French commander to refuse to kowtow to the Germans. What did he do?
(a) Led a foiled attack against the palace of the bey.
(b) Sidled westward into Tunisia's wild hills to await developements.
(c) Stormed the Axis command post.
(d) Fled the city for the desert in the south.

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

10. A British Tommy is quoted as saying:
(a) "No guts. No glory."
(b) "The last war was a war to end war. This war's to start 'em up again."
(c) "Through France passes our shortest route to the Heart of Germany."
(d) "To the victor, go the spoils."

11. On January 1, 1942, twenty-six countries signed an agreement to forswear any separate peace without mutual concurrence and to make a common cause of "life, liberty independence, and religious freedom, and to preserve the rights of man and justice." This group of nations called themselves:
(a) The International Democratic Union.
(b) NAFTA.
(c) The Allies.
(d) The United Nations.

12. According to the author, General Patton had condensed his extensive study of history and military art down to one manifesto. What was it?
(a) "Violent attacks everywhere with everything."
(b) "Divide and conquer."
(c) "Establish a unified front and push until their back is against the wall."
(d) "Survival in battle is for the lucky; it's a soldier's duty to die."

13. What hunch of Eisenhower's in regards to General Giraud looks to be accurate?
(a) That Giraud was waiting out the results of TORCH before committing to the Allied cause.
(b) That he would not settle for less than being appointed Commander-in-Chief of all Allied forces.
(c) That Giraud was following orders from Petain after all.
(d) That Giraud was an Axis spy.

14. The General Lee is described by the author as: "double the Stuart's weight, with a 75mm gun in the hull, a 35mm squirrel rifle in the turret, and four machine guns." What did the author describe as it's flaws?
(a) Too wide for city streets, poor at sand travel and expensive.
(b) Lack of forward armor, speed and maneuverability.
(c) Height, the large gun could traverse only a couple degrees and was set too low.
(d) Terrible range, accuracy and weakness from behind.

15. Why were the Vichy French fighting the Allies in North Africa?
(a) Loss of North Africa to the Allies would mean the loss of the final French colonies and several war ships.
(b) Germany held several French nobles prisoner and threatened to assasinate them.
(c) If they did not, Germany would invade Vichy France and seize the large Vichy fleet anchored at Toulon.
(d) Vichy France was held captive by Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname for Eisenhower did the War Department try to suppress?

2. The Allied success in Djedeida in November 1942 lead to what effect?

3. According to the author, North Africa is where the Axis forever lost:

4. Where did the U.S. deception plans for TORCH suggest possible landing sites for the fleet?

5. Upon being made Mussolini's deputy, what plan did Kesselring devise?

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