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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?
(a) The element of simplicity.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) The element of sound attack.
(d) The element of secrecy.

2. Why did Manstein tell Paulus he didn't want tanks?
(a) His troops didn't know how to use them.
(b) They would be too noisy.
(c) The ground was too wet for them.
(d) He had already gone over budget.

3. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?
(a) The Central Maneuvering Division.
(b) The Southern Army Group.
(c) The Western Front.
(d) The 18 Division.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?

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

3. What group did Hitler's advisers work for?

4. What did Manstein have to inspect along the front lines?

5. Who was called on to deal with the British?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

2. What did Manstein blame for the delay in invading England after France was taken?

3. What did Manstein say was the most important part of his plan to attack the West?

4. What caused a huge delay for Manstein's men during the attack on the West?

5. What was Manstein supposed to do in Dvina?

6. What happened when Marshall Petain became the new French leader?

7. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

8. What did Manstein say was the biggest obstacle to peace between Germany and France?

9. What did Manstein say Poland was relying on when the German attack began?

10. What caused Hitler to change many of his winter attack dates?

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