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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 did Reichenau lead?

2. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?

3. Who did Manstein fault for the lack of a Central Drive?

4. What did Hitler do after speaking with Manstein about the attack in the West?

5. Why was Hitler angry with General Beck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Manstein do after defeating France?

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

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

4. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

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

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

7. What about the Commissions Orders did Manstein disobey?

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

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

10. What report did Manstein give Paulus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is involved in the pocket at Stalingrad, and how was this situation rectified? What changed in Manstein after this event?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What did Manstein say was Hitler's greatest weakness, and what resulted as a direct cause of this weakness in Hitler?

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