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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. What was the Luftwaffe?
(a) The term for German armored units.
(b) The German Air Force.
(c) The doctrine of penetrating attacks.
(d) German paratroopers.

2. How are the fortresses at Belfort reduced and captured?
(a) By using nerve gas.
(b) By siege.
(c) By sending in infantry covered by an artillery bombardment.
(d) By direct assault by tanks.

3. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?
(a) Kustrin.
(b) Kessel.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Moldova.

4. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?
(a) He recommended a separate peace.
(b) He demanded Germany surrender.
(c) He contradicted Hitler.
(d) He suggested a defensive strategy.

5. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?
(a) Experienced tank crews.
(b) Heavy assault guns.
(c) Critical supplies and ammunition.
(d) Elite SS panzer divisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Field Marshal Manstein advocated a strategy that would center on an invasion of Belgium and what other nation?

2. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?

3. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?

4. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?

5. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?

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