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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 kind of corps was Manstein given control of after his defeat of France?
(a) Luftwaffe training corps.
(b) Panzer corps.
(c) Gun corps.
(d) Infantry corps.

2. Who helped Poland seize German lands in WWI?
(a) The US.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Brittain.

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

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

5. What caused Manstein to be moved to the 18 Division?
(a) A death in the ranks.
(b) A test.
(c) A scandal.
(d) A promotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Manstein go bathing with?

2. Where did Manstein go to bathe?

3. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?

4. What kind of invasion did Manstein think would work well in Britain?

5. What was Manstein's title at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Manstein do after defeating France?

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

4. What report did Manstein give Paulus?

5. What was Manstein supposed to do in Dvina?

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

7. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

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

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

10. What did Germany constantly prepare for while invading Poland?

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