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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 event on November 27 in Toulon represents "one of the greatest acts of self-immolation in military history," according to the author.
4. Inspired by the quality of the food during the Torch voyage, the 13th Armored Regiment suggested changing their battle cry to what?
5. Does the author consider RESERVIST a success?
Short Essay Questions
1. In planning for the war, what risky initial American strategy did the British succeed in overturning?
2. What was the building the Allies referred to as the Kasbah?
3. 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?
4. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?
5. Describe 'the Boy Captain' Robert R. Moore.
6. What aspect of the RESERVIST plan concerned Winston Churchill and the Americans?
7. What considerations did Terry Allen cite in bypassing St. Cloud?
8. Describe the term Anglo-American.
9. What particular naval skill in Hewitt know for?
10. Even after the attack on Pearl Harbor, why did Roosevelt believe 'Germany First' was the proper strategy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The first tank battle between Americans and Germans in World War II is considered a draw. Using this battle as a starting point, describe the types of tanks deployed by the Allies and the Axis and how these tanks matched up against one another. Is there a difference between who had the better technology and who had the greater numbers?
Essay Topic 2
A major preoccupation of Eisenhower was politics. He was routinely criticized for spending more time concerned about political issues than commanding the front. What were his main areas of concern? And was this criticism accurate? Finally, how did forces conspire to form a solution to this at the Casablanca conference?
Essay Topic 3
Chapter 2 describes the landings in Operation Torch. The decision to make frontal assaults on the three harbors of Oran, Algiers and Safi was British. Why did they choose this plan of attack and against what conventional wisdom? How did each of these assaults play out?
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