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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. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?
(a) That Hitler would take full command.
(b) That the Allies would only be pushed back.
(c) That the numbers of the armies would not be enough.
(d) That a hole in the defenses would occur.

2. What did Manstein say Poland was very vulnerable to?
(a) Entrapment.
(b) Encirclement.
(c) Evacuation.
(d) Flanking.

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

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

5. What was the Oise?
(a) A ship.
(b) A weapon.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A River.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?

2. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?

3. How did Manstein describe Goring?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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