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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. How many Panzer corps led the attack on the West?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

2. What did Manstein say the Polish Army was caught up in?
(a) The war mentality.
(b) The peace treaty.
(c) The avoidance mindset.
(d) The old ways.

3. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?
(a) Deputy.
(b) Inspector.
(c) Commander.
(d) Lieutenant.

4. What did Hitler do after speaking with Manstein about the attack in the West?
(a) Gave him a promotion.
(b) Took his advice.
(c) Rescinded his reprimand.
(d) Demoted him.

5. Why was Operation Sea Lion never put into effect?
(a) It was too expensive.
(b) It was too risky.
(c) They waited too long.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Hitler feel he needed to be while the talks with England were going on?

3. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?

4. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?

5. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?

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