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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 secrecy.
(b) The element of simplicity.
(c) The element of sound attack.
(d) The element of surprise.

2. What kind of pact did Germany sign with the Soviet Union?
(a) All of these.
(b) A peace treaty.
(c) A non-aggression pact.
(d) A need-to-know agreement.

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

4. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) The Vistula River.
(c) The Vistula Valley.
(d) The White Cliffs.

5. What region did Hitler want to drive the British out of before invading England?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused a moment of indecision for Manstein?

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

3. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?

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

5. What did Hitler do after speaking with Manstein about the attack in the West?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange document was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union?

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

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

4. What kept Hitler from invading Britain after October hit?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are Pontoon Bridges?

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