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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 say the Polish Army was caught up in?
(a) The peace treaty.
(b) The old ways.
(c) The war mentality.
(d) The avoidance mindset.

2. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?
(a) Manstein.
(b) All of these.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Stallin.

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

4. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Good leadership.
(c) Escape tactics.
(d) Numbers.

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(a) Rescinded his reprimand.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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of formations kept the German Army strong?

2. How did Manstein describe Goring?

3. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?

4. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?

5. To what front were Manstein and his Headquarters transferred?

(see the answer key)

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