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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15- The Defensive Battles of 1943-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?
(a) That the Allies would only be pushed back.
(b) That a hole in the defenses would occur.
(c) That the numbers of the armies would not be enough.
(d) That Hitler would take full command.

2. What did General Hoth do in Rostov?
(a) Took 20,000 prisoners.
(b) Defied Hitler publicly.
(c) Helped Antonescu.
(d) Kept the Soviets from breaking through.

3. What did Hitler demand return to Poland?
(a) The First Division.
(b) The Luftwafe.
(c) The Panzers.
(d) The Danzig.

4. 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.

5. Where did Manstein go to bathe?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) Paris.
(c) Bath.
(d) Long beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein feel when the pact between Germany and the Soviet Union was signed?

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

3. Why did Hitler choose to not invade England after October?

4. What did Manstein say Hitler beat out of his men?

5. How did Manstein describe his Commission Orders?

(see the answer key)

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