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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. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?

2. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?

3. What did Manstein begin doing in full force when he was done bathing?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Pontoon Bridges?

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 did Hitler hope to accomplish after defeating France?

6. What was Manstein supposed to do in Dvina?

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

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

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

10. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

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 was Operation Sea Lion and what occurred as a result of this plan?

Essay Topic 3

Where did the theme of technology appear in this book, and how did it change the course of the war the Germans tried to start?

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