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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. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?
(a) Napels or Jerusalem to acquire oil.
(b) The Suez Canal to ensure Allied shipping.
(c) Sicily to establish a launching point to Europe.
(d) Tripoli or Benghazi to trap the Afrika Corps.

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) In solidarity with their ally, Hitler and Mussolini declared war on the United States.
(c) Based on the quality of American tanks, the Germans introduced the Tiger.
(d) Rommel's defense of Kasserine Pass.

3. 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 United Nations.
(b) The Allies.
(c) NAFTA.
(d) The International Democratic Union.

4. According to Allen, why does a soldier fight?
(a) Because that's what he's trained to do.
(b) To save suffering humanity.
(c) For his country, his family, and his sense of honor.
(d) To prove that his unit is the best in the Army and that he has as much guts as anybody else in the unit.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Allen determine to do instead of following Colonel Greer's suggestion?

2. What maps of Morocco were stowed into the holds of the American fleet heading out for TORCH?

3. What was the biggest deficiency, according to the author, in Allied planning?

4. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?

5. According to General Patten, it was his expectation of an officer to:

Short Essay Questions

1. On November 27th, the First Argyles were ambushed on Highway 7. What basic precautions did forsake that might have saved them from being surprised?

2. How did America support the Allied cause before formally joining the war?

3. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?

4. In addition to arranging a bridge head around Tunis, what did Kesselring order his lieutenants to plan?

5. What caused the airplanes in Operation VILLAIN to miss their targets?

6. What ultimatum did Patton make to the French at Casablanca after hearing that a French cease fire had been ordered?

7. What domestic issues does the author suggest weighed on the President's mind in making the decision to move forward?

8. What aspect of the RESERVIST plan concerned Winston Churchill and the Americans?

9. What is Rear Admiral Hewitt's personal motto?

10. Describe the unusual mortar round fired by American troops landing at Arzew.

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