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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The 1942-3 Winter Campaign in South Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What at Sevastapol could not be captured by Manstein?
(a) A castle.
(b) An army base.
(c) A fortress.
(d) A headquarters.

2. Who gave the order for Manstein to focus on fighting the Crimean region only?
(a) Reichenau.
(b) Bardeaust.
(c) Goring.
(d) Hitler.

3. What flank needed to move to make the surprise attack in the West?
(a) The Southern Flank.
(b) The Central Flank.
(c) The Right Flank.
(d) The Left Flank.

4. What made attacking Crimea very challenging?
(a) The ground was very marshy.
(b) It was a narrow front.
(c) The terrain was mountainous.
(d) The weather was harsh and unnpredictable.

5. What region was the surprise attack on the West made through?
(a) The Alps.
(b) The Appalachians.
(c) The Amalgamites.
(d) The Ardennes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?

2. What caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?

3. How far was the Soviet Army from Rostov when the emphasis was placed on the Caucasus region?

4. What flank of the Soviet Army did Manstein say could have been destroyed had Hitler listened to him at Rostov?

5. What river did the Germans have to hold to avoid being cut off at Caucasus?

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