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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4; The Operations of Southern Army Group; The Campaign in the West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manstein say was the only option of Poland when the occupation began?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Assaults.
(c) Assimilation.
(d) Surrender.

2. What kind of pact did Germany sign with the Soviet Union?
(a) A non-aggression pact.
(b) A need-to-know agreement.
(c) All of these.
(d) A peace treaty.

3. What Army did Reichenau lead?
(a) 10th Army.
(b) 5th Army.
(c) 14th Army.
(d) 8th Army.

4. What kind of formations kept the German Army strong?
(a) Tank formations.
(b) Flight formations.
(c) March formations.
(d) Infantry formations.

5. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?
(a) The Plan.
(b) The Crisis.
(c) The Pivot Point.
(d) The Acknowledgement.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the attack on Poland begin?

2. What did Manstein say the Polish Army was caught up in?

3. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

4. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?

5. What Army division attacked Cracow?

(see the answer key)

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