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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. When was Guderian captured?
(a) December 7th.
(b) March 3rd.
(c) May 10th.
(d) June 22nd.

2. What did General von Kleist order, causing Guderian to threaten to resign?
(a) Guderian must halt his advance.
(b) Guderian must retreat.
(c) Guderian must use tanks only in a support role.
(d) Guderian must give up his command.

3. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?
(a) Heavy casualties.
(b) Poor morale.
(c) Total disorganization.
(d) Loss of leadership.

4. What German commander demanded the glory of destroying the English army at Dunkirk?
(a) Himmler and the SS.
(b) Goering and the Luftwaffe.
(c) Rommel and his IX Corps.
(d) General von Kliest and his XII Corps.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the fortresses at Belfort reduced and captured?

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

3. What force catpured Guderian?

4. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?

5. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?

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