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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 does UDT stand for?

2. What causes most of the casualties on Utah Beach?

3. Who is the first American to stand atop the bluffs?

4. What is Sgt. Harrison Summers awarded for his bravery in taking the German barracks?

5. The 5th Ranger Battalion sets up its command post outside of __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "best ally" the Allies had lost by dawn of D-Day?

2. Who are the POWs that the 2nd Battalion, 16th Regiment see being lead toward them at first light?

3. How is the movie The Longest Day inaccurate?

4. Why do the Germans surrender Utah beach?

5. What do Americans criticize the British for after the events of D-Day are analyzed?

6. Why do the Rangers of the 116th A Company quickly lose their cockiness as they approach Omaha Beach?

7. How does Eisenhower describe his feelings to Walter Cronkite 20 years after the invasion?

8. How do the Canadian divisions fare on Juno Beach?

9. How is the situation with the wounded on D-Day unique in military history?

10. How do the warships contribute to D-Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Operation Fortitude was an integral part of the success of D-Day.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the backgrounds, careers, and leadership styles of Rommel and Eisenhower. How are their places in history both unique to the men and universal to the responsibility thrust upon them?

Essay Topic 3

How does using the memories of the men who took part in D-Day affect the integrity of the narrative? What are some possible distortions or misrepresentations in Ambrose's telling of D-Day?

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