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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 was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?
(a) A stronghold in Austria was lost.
(b) Some Brittish troops were evacuated.
(c) Hitler was denounced as the true leader.
(d) Many Panzers were broken beyond repair.

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

3. What was the Oise?
(a) A River.
(b) A weapon.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A ship.

4. What was Dnepropetrovsk?
(a) A panzer team.
(b) A railroad bridge.
(c) A river.
(d) A city stock hold.

5. What flank of the Soviet Army did Manstein say could have been destroyed had Hitler listened to him at Rostov?
(a) The Northern flank.
(b) The Southern flank.
(c) The Central flank.
(d) The Western flank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?

2. Where was Manstein supposed to march after getting to the Crimean region?

3. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?

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

5. Who gave the order for Manstein to focus on fighting the Crimean region only?

(see the answer key)

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