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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 is the Vistula?
(a) A sea port.
(b) A canyon.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A river.

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?
(a) He was late in reporting figures.
(b) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.
(c) He was weak in his training maneuvers.
(d) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.

3. What group did Hitler's advisers work for?
(a) The O.K.W.
(b) The O.K.H.
(c) The Luftwaffe.
(d) The G.B.G.

4. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Good leadership.
(c) Numbers.
(d) Escape tactics.

5. How did Manstein feel when the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union was signed?
(a) Confused.
(b) Confident.
(c) Flattered.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Manstein to be moved to the 18 Division?

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?

3. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?

4. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

5. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?

(see the answer key)

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