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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 caused a huge delay in the German attack on the West?
(a) Demands were not followed directly.
(b) The Army was ordered to rest up.
(c) Panzers were injured beyond repair.
(d) Supplies were slow in arriving.

2. Who was Hitler's biggest enemy in England?
(a) Queen Victoria.
(b) John Franklin.
(c) Prince Henry.
(d) Winston Churchill.

3. Who led the 38 Army Corps?
(a) Runstedt.
(b) Goring.
(c) Reichenau.
(d) Manstein.

4. What power was taken away from the O.K.H.?
(a) The power of marching.
(b) The power of recruiting.
(c) The power of training.
(d) The power of decision.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of plan did Manstein say Germany lacked for its war?

2. What was Specht's nickname?

3. How did Manstein describe Goring?

4. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What bothered Manstein about the way Hitler handled the O.K.H.?

5. What did Hitler hope to accomplish after defeating France?

6. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

7. What are Pontoon Bridges?

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

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

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

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