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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 kind of formations kept the German Army strong?
(a) Flight formations.
(b) Infantry formations.
(c) March formations.
(d) Tank formations.

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

3. What caused Manstein to be moved to the 18 Division?
(a) A death in the ranks.
(b) A promotion.
(c) A scandal.
(d) A test.

4. What plan did Runstedt back for the attack on the West?
(a) The Reichenau Plan.
(b) The Manstein Plan.
(c) The O.K.H. Plan.
(d) The Surprise Attack Plan.

5. What did Hitler do after speaking with Manstein about the attack in the West?
(a) Gave him a promotion.
(b) Took his advice.
(c) Demoted him.
(d) Rescinded his reprimand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What made Belgium hard to attack?

3. What Army did Reichenau lead?

4. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?

5. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

(see the answer key)

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