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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7; Between Two Campaigns.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?
(a) That a hole in the defenses would occur.
(b) That the numbers of the armies would not be enough.
(c) That the Allies would only be pushed back.
(d) That Hitler would take full command.

2. What region did Hitler want to drive the British out of before invading England?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) Rome.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) Egypt.

3. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?
(a) The Southern Army Group.
(b) The 18 Division.
(c) The Western Front.
(d) The Central Maneuvering Division.

4. Who was the prime mover for the surprise attack in the West?
(a) Reichenau.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Manstein.
(d) Bridges.

5. What backed up the German tanks?
(a) The 10th division.
(b) The Luftwaffe.
(c) The Soviet Union.
(d) The militia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was called on to deal with the British?

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

3. Who did Manstein go bathing with?

4. What month did Hitler get serious about invading England?

5. What kind of plan did Manstein say Germany lacked for its war?

(see the answer key)

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