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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 power was taken away from the O.K.H.?
(a) The power of marching.
(b) The power of decision.
(c) The power of recruiting.
(d) The power of training.

2. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?
(a) Commander.
(b) Deputy.
(c) Inspector.
(d) Lieutenant.

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

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

5. How many prisoners were captured in Radom?
(a) 30,000.
(b) 60,000.
(c) 40,000.
(d) 50,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What region was the surprise attack on the West made through?

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

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

4. What caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?

5. Who was the prime mover for the surprise attack in the West?

(see the answer key)

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