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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 bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?
(a) The Davenport Bridges.
(b) The Dallia Bridges.
(c) The Dvina Bridges.
(d) The Dvinsk Bridges.

2. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?
(a) Talented.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Severe.
(d) Foolish.

3. What dictum did Hitler violate in Group Don?
(a) Casualties hurt moralle.
(b) Proper training brings successful battles.
(c) The element of surprise is essential.
(d) An attacker can never be too strong.

4. Who gave the order for Manstein to focus on fighting the Crimean region only?
(a) Reichenau.
(b) Bardeaust.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Goring.

5. What kind of targets did Hitler focus on with the Don Group?
(a) Costly targets.
(b) Civillian targets.
(c) Military targets.
(d) Political targets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What battle did Reichenau lead?

2. What made it impossible for Germany to have peace with England at first?

3. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?

4. What kind of corps was Manstein given control of after his defeat of France?

5. Who led the 38 Army Corps?

(see the answer key)

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