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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11; Leningrad-Vitebsk; Hitler as Supreme Commander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manstein say turned the Soviet people against Germany?
(a) The bad talk about Hitler.
(b) The cruelty to Jews.
(c) The oppressive rule.
(d) The lack of food and support.

2. What was Operation Sea Lion targeting?
(a) Austria.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Poland.

3. What made Belgium hard to attack?
(a) It was heavily guarded.
(b) It was mountainous terrain.
(c) It had many rivers.
(d) It was heavily wooded.

4. What did Manstein say was Hitler's main weakness in battle?
(a) He did not have compassion.
(b) He did not see the big picture.
(c) He did not trust his Chiefs of Staff.
(d) He did not see more than was in front of him.

5. What kind of targets did Manstein say Hitler should have focused on with the Don Group?
(a) Costly targets.
(b) Civillian targets.
(c) Military targets.
(d) Political targets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flank needed to move to make the surprise attack in the West?

2. Why did Hitler choose to not invade England after October?

3. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?

4. What did Manstein begin doing in full force when he was done bathing?

5. What slowed the advance in Dvinsk?

(see the answer key)

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