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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 was Ilmen?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A dam.
(c) A lake.
(d) A river.

2. What caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?
(a) Panzers were injured beyond repair.
(b) Demands were not followed directly.
(c) The Army was ordered to rest up.
(d) Supplies were slow in arriving.

3. What did Hitler do to break a dictum in Group Don?
(a) He split up the forces too much.
(b) He didn't leave time for the dead to be burried.
(c) He took too long to begin battle.
(d) He rushed into battle.

4. What caused a moment of indecision for Manstein?
(a) Choosing between offense and defense.
(b) Choosing which officers to leave behind.
(c) Choosing how to describe Hitler to allies.
(d) Choosing whether or not to follow orders.

5. What was the name of Manstein's son?
(a) Guy.
(b) Gero.
(c) Gregor.
(d) Gustav.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Panzer corps led the attack on the West?

2. What was Specht's nickname?

3. What dictum did Hitler violate in Group Don?

4. How did Nagel die?

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

(see the answer key)

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