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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7; Between Two Campaigns.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of pact did Germany sign with the Soviet Union?
(a) A need-to-know agreement.
(b) A non-aggression pact.
(c) A peace treaty.
(d) All of these.

2. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?
(a) The element of sound attack.
(b) The element of simplicity.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) The element of secrecy.

3. Who gave Poland German properties?
(a) The Allies.
(b) France.
(c) The US.
(d) Japan.

4. 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) Demands were not followed directly.
(d) Supplies were slow in arriving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the main push of the German Army during the push on Poland?

2. What flank needed to move to make the surprise attack in the West?

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

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

5. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?

(see the answer key)

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