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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 Poland was very vulnerable to?
(a) Flanking.
(b) Evacuation.
(c) Encirclement.
(d) Entrapment.

2. When did the attack on Poland begin?
(a) August 21.
(b) August 31.
(c) September 11.
(d) September 1.

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

4. What caused Manstein to be moved to the 18 Division?
(a) A promotion.
(b) A death in the ranks.
(c) A test.
(d) A scandal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of pact did Germany sign with the Soviet Union?

2. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?

3. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

4. What kind of formations kept the German Army strong?

5. What backed up the German tanks?

(see the answer key)

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