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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. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?
(a) The Vistula River.
(b) The White Cliffs.
(c) The English Channel.
(d) The Vistula Valley.

2. What backed up the German tanks?
(a) The Soviet Union.
(b) The 10th division.
(c) The militia.
(d) The Luftwaffe.

3. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?
(a) Attack them.
(b) Leave their borders.
(c) Defend themselves.
(d) Deploy troops.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein describe Hitler?

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?

3. When did the attack on Poland begin?

4. What battle did Reichenau lead?

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

(see the answer key)

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