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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6; The Operation Plan Controversy; Commanding General 38 Army Corps.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?
(a) The element of secrecy.
(b) The element of sound attack.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) The element of simplicity.

5. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?
(a) Many Panzers were broken beyond repair.
(b) Some Brittish troops were evacuated.
(c) A stronghold in Austria was lost.
(d) Hitler was denounced as the true leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?

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

3. What did Manstein say Poland was very vulnerable to?

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

5. What did Hitler do after speaking with Manstein about the attack in the West?

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