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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 kind of exercise backed up Manstein's idea about the attack on the West?

2. What was Paulus' title?

3. What region did Hitler want to drive the British out of before invading England?

4. Where was the main push of the German Army during the push on Poland?

5. What flank needed to move to make the surprise attack in the West?

Short Essay Questions

1. What made the Soviet people enemies to German soldiers?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What kept Hitler from invading Britain after October hit?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were the motivations behind the war, and how did these motivations affect Manstein's actions?

Essay Topic 2

Which person from this book did you relate with the most? Why is this? How did this person change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

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

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