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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12- The Final Collapse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?
(a) Frequent counter-attacks.
(b) Feigned retreats.
(c) Retreat to a strong defensive line.
(d) Defense in depth.

2. What factor demoralized Rommel on the Western front?
(a) Lack of a serviceable heavy tank.
(b) The poor training of his men.
(c) Allied air-superiority.
(d) Lack of anti-tank weapons.

3. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) Brest.
(c) The mouth of the Somme.
(d) Brittany.

4. What did Dr. Geordeler want Guderian to help him with?
(a) A major reorganization of the panzer division.
(b) A plan to put Hitler under arrest.
(c) A revolutionary tank design.
(d) A technical problem in production.

5. Guderian suggested a plan for the Western campaign that had what characteristic?
(a) Close air and ground support.
(b) Mobile fronts and supply lines.
(c) Penetration without regard to flanks.
(d) Attacks from multiple fronts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?

2. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?

3. The Shlieffen Plan proposed an advance that was strongest where?

4. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?

5. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?

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