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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?
2. What rouse did the French employ when repairing the gun turret on the Jean Bart?
3. What was Leedstown?
4. What event did the President of the United States hope the invasion of North Africa would precede?
5. What kind of memorial fills the American military cemetery at Carthage to mark the graves of American troops?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Rear Admiral Hewitt's personal motto?
2. On November 27th, the First Argyles were ambushed on Highway 7. What basic precautions did forsake that might have saved them from being surprised?
3. What caused the airplanes in Operation VILLAIN to miss their targets?
4. What ultimatum did Patton make to the French at Casablanca after hearing that a French cease fire had been ordered?
5. How did the coincidental presence of Admiral Darlan negatively effect the mission of Robert Murphy?
6. Describe the American military cemetery at Carthage, Tunisia.
7. What was the reasoning behind the American request that almost no British troops take part in the initial TORCH landings?
8. What locations did the Allies use as a rouse for the destination of Hewitt's fleet and Task force 34, and what deception plans did they use to that end?
9. What particular naval skill in Hewitt know for?
10. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the prologue, the debate about which strategy to take in making war on Germany is described. In the end, the decision is made by Roosevelt to take the advice of the British and attack in North Africa. In what way was this a controversial decision for American planners? And in what way did this decision possibly save American planners from themselves? Finally, what misconceptions did Roosevelt maintain in this decision?
Essay Topic 2
Regarding his response to orders from AFHQ, fighting style, and troop deployment, what aspects of Bradley's command were unusual? Should they be considered effective?
Essay Topic 3
Lloyd Fredendall is characterized in the book as a poor commander reluctant to go on the offensive who was instead often satisfied with trifling actions. What instances does the author provide for this? How is the tunneling of Speedy Valley and his bizarre communications code a possible symbol of this man's mentality?
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