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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 Army division attacked Cracow?

2. What did Manstein fear most about the surprise attack on the West?

3. Why was Operation Sea Lion never put into effect?

4. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

2. What did Manstein say was the most important part of his plan to attack the West?

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

4. What did Brauchitsch convince Hitler to do?

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

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

7. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

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

9. What are Pontoon Bridges?

10. What did Manstein do after defeating France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of unlikely friendships forged in this book. Please explain some of these friendships, and describe how their relationship was forged as well as how this relationship affected the outcome of the war.

Essay Topic 3

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

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