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

2. What power was taken away from the O.K.H.?
(a) The power of recruiting.
(b) The power of marching.
(c) The power of decision.
(d) The power of training.

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

4. Who gave Poland German properties?
(a) The Allies.
(b) France.
(c) Japan.
(d) The US.

5. What battle did Reichenau lead?
(a) The battle of Bentley.
(b) The battle of Bindlinton.
(c) The battle of Bzura.
(d) The battle of Botria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What backed up the German tanks?

2. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?

3. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?

4. How did Manstein feel when the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union was signed?

5. How did Manstein describe Hitler?

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