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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. Where was the main push of the German Army during the push on Poland?
(a) The Eastern Front.
(b) The Northern Front.
(c) The Central Front.
(d) The Western Front.

2. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?
(a) The Dvina Bridges.
(b) The Dallia Bridges.
(c) The Davenport Bridges.
(d) The Dvinsk Bridges.

3. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Commander.
(c) Inspector.
(d) Deputy.

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

5. Who wanted the Polish Army stopped before they could withdraw?
(a) Stallin.
(b) Hitler.
(c) All of these.
(d) Manstein.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?

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

3. Who led the 38 Army Corps?

4. How did Manstein think the war could be ended?

5. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Nagel, and how did Manstein feel about him?

2. When did modern communication become the most important thing to Manstein?

3. What did Manstein say would be needed for a successful invasion of England?

4. Why was Poland let down when they were invaded by the Germans?

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

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

7. How did Manstein get Hitler to take on his plan of action for the attack on the West?

8. What are Pontoon Bridges?

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

10. What made Hitler angry with Generals Beck and Fristch?

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