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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. Major Rudolph Barlow's surprise attack on an an Axis airfield discovered outside the city of Djedejida resulted in what?
2. What political arrangement with the French particularly caused a public outcry in both the U.S. and Britain?
3. What did General Erich von Wulisch tell General Nogues in his farewell call before escaping Fedala?
4. What was the first town to be captured by the Allies?
5. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?
Short Essay Questions
1. What particular naval skill in Hewitt know for?
2. Describe the American military cemetery at Carthage, Tunisia.
3. How did the coincidental presence of Admiral Darlan negatively effect the mission of Robert Murphy?
4. 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?
5. In Admiral Esteva's response to Hooker Doolittle that "they had better hurry up, because the others will be here within forty-eight hours," who is represented by 'they' and who is represented by 'the others.' And who won the race?
6. What was the motto of the Big Red One?
7. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?
8. In the first tank battle of World War II between Germans and Americans, the commander, John Waters, used Captain Siglin's twelve tank force in what manner?
9. In planning for the war, what risky initial American strategy did the British succeed in overturning?
10. What is Rear Admiral Hewitt's concept of Velvet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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
How were operations OCHSENKOPF and CAPRI an important turning point in the war? How did the quartermasters help determine this turning point?
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