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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. Where did Hitler put unneeded men when Manstein said he needed ground troops?
(a) The training grounds.
(b) The German borders.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Luftwaffe.

2. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Numbers.
(b) Good leadership.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Escape tactics.

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

4. How did Manstein describe his Commission Orders?
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Insane.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Inhuman.

5. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?
(a) He was weak in his training maneuvers.
(b) He was late in reporting figures.
(c) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.
(d) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Paulus' title?

2. Who did Zeitzler work for?

3. Why was Operation Citadel stopped?

4. What kind of formations kept the German Army strong?

5. What was a first for Manstein while leading the Group Don?

(see the answer key)

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