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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 was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?
(a) He was leaving heavy fire.
(b) There was no fighting in the West.
(c) There was another base close by him.
(d) He was not given many men.

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

3. How did Nagel die?
(a) In a land battle.
(b) In an airplane crash.
(c) In an air raid.
(d) In a car crash.

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

5. What battle did Reichenau lead?
(a) The battle of Botria.
(b) The battle of Bindlinton.
(c) The battle of Bentley.
(d) The battle of Bzura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manstein call the time in Crimea when he was neither on the offensive or the defensive?

2. How did Manstein describe Goring?

3. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?

4. What caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?

5. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?

(see the answer key)

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