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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. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?
(a) The Panther was still not ready.
(b) Too little fuel was available.
(c) The Russian were too numerous.
(d) Intelligence was lacking.

2. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?
(a) The English had landed.
(b) Hitler ordered a halt of ground advances in this area.
(c) The French were well fortified in this area.
(d) There was a lack of fuel and supplies.

3. How many French troops surrendeedr to German forces after their defeat at Belfort?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 10,000.

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

5. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?
(a) The Manstein plan.
(b) The Guderian plan.
(c) The Schlieffen plan.
(d) His own plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?

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

3. What military units were crucial in breaking through the northern part of the Maginot Line?

4. What French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?

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

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