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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 was the occupation in Austria called?
(a) The war of the roses.
(b) The battle of the bulge.
(c) The visitation.
(d) The floral war.

2. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?
(a) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.
(b) He was weak in his training maneuvers.
(c) He was late in reporting figures.
(d) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.

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

4. What was the Oise?
(a) A ship.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A River.
(d) A weapon.

5. What caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?
(a) Panzers were injured beyond repair.
(b) The Army was ordered to rest up.
(c) Supplies were slow in arriving.
(d) Demands were not followed directly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Army did Reichenau lead?

2. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?

3. Who led the 38 Army Corps?

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

5. Who took power away from the O.K.H.?

(see the answer key)

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