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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Manstein describe General Brauchitsch?

2. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?

3. What Army did Reichenau lead?

4. What made it impossible for Germany to have peace with England at first?

5. What did Manstein say turned the Soviet people against Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

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

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

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

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

6. How did Manstein feel when the document with the Soviet Union was signed?

7. What happened at the Amiens Bridgehead?

8. What was Manstein supposed to do in Dvina?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were Manstein's final words in the book and what did they imply? How did these words sum up the entire theme of the book?

Essay Topic 2

What major changes occurred in the battle plans as a result of dishonesty, and how did these instances affect Manstein personally?

Essay Topic 3

What caused the Soviets to lose loyalty to Germany, and how could this have been avoided, according to Manstein?

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