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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 region was the surprise attack on the West made through?
(a) The Amalgamites.
(b) The Alps.
(c) The Appalachians.
(d) The Ardennes.

2. What was Nagel's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Driver.
(d) Cook.

3. Who was the head of the O.K.H. during the attack on the West?
(a) Runstedt.
(b) Halder.
(c) Reicheneau.
(d) Hitler.

4. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?
(a) Attack them.
(b) Deploy troops.
(c) Defend themselves.
(d) Leave their borders.

5. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?
(a) He was reprimanded.
(b) He was promoted.
(c) His plan was accepted.
(d) His medical appointment was at the same base.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Germany want to have a bombing campaign in England?

3. Who was the prime mover for the surprise attack in the West?

4. What did Manstein say was the only option of Poland when the occupation began?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Hitler want to be after France was defeated, and why didn't he go there?

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

3. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

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

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

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

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

8. What advantages did Manstein say Germany had over Poland?

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

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

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