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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 the Allies would only be pushed back.
(b) That the numbers of the armies would not be enough.
(c) That a hole in the defenses would occur.
(d) That Hitler would take full command.

2. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?
(a) The Western Front.
(b) The Southern Army Group.
(c) The 18 Division.
(d) The Central Maneuvering Division.

3. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?
(a) He was not given many men.
(b) There was no fighting in the West.
(c) He was leaving heavy fire.
(d) There was another base close by him.

4. What flank needed to move to make the surprise attack in the West?
(a) The Southern Flank.
(b) The Right Flank.
(c) The Central Flank.
(d) The Left Flank.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Army did Reichenau lead?

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?

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

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

5. How did Manstein describe Goring?

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