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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12; The Tragedy of Stalingrad.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of plan did Manstein say Germany lacked for its war?
(a) Contingency.
(b) Long range.
(c) Short range.
(d) Back up.

2. What made the Ishun Isthmus hard to navigate?
(a) The terrain was mountainous.
(b) It was narrow.
(c) The weather was harsh and unnpredictable.
(d) The ground was very marshy.

3. Where did Germany want to have a bombing campaign in England?
(a) The mining cities.
(b) The heavily populated cities.
(c) The seaboard.
(d) The production centers.

4. What position did General Schulz serve in Crimea?
(a) Driver.
(b) Communications Director.
(c) Chief of Staff.
(d) Liason.

5. What did Manstein say was the only option of Poland when the occupation began?
(a) Assaults.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Assimilation.
(d) Retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Group Don sent?

2. What kind of targets did Manstein say Hitler should have focused on with the Don Group?

3. What was Kluge's position in the military?

4. What made Belgium hard to attack?

5. What direction was Manstein supposed to march after getting to the Crimean region?

(see the answer key)

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