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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. What made attacking Crimea very challenging?
(a) The ground was very marshy.
(b) The terrain was mountainous.
(c) It was a narrow front.
(d) The weather was harsh and unnpredictable.

3. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?
(a) Hitler was denounced as the true leader.
(b) A stronghold in Austria was lost.
(c) Some Brittish troops were evacuated.
(d) Many Panzers were broken beyond repair.

4. Why was Antonescu so bitter towards one man?
(a) His concerns were not taken into account.
(b) His army had been given too hard a task.
(c) He was left low on supplies.
(d) He didn't have enough troops.

5. What kind of corps was Manstein given control of after his defeat of France?
(a) Panzer corps.
(b) Infantry corps.
(c) Luftwaffe training corps.
(d) Gun corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein describe Goring?

2. Who did Antonescu have bitterness towards?

3. What was Operation Sea Lion targeting?

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

5. How did Manstein describe his Commission Orders?

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