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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5- The Campaign in the West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Field Marshal Manstein advocated a strategy that would center on an invasion of Belgium and what other nation?
(a) Denmark.
(b) The Netherlands.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Luxemburg.

2. The Sudetenland was located within what nation?
(a) Austria.
(b) Poland.
(c) Luxemburg.
(d) Czeckoslovakia.

3. In 1928, Guderian was assigned to teach what military subject?
(a) Blitzkrieg.
(b) Combined Arms.
(c) Tank warfare.
(d) Trench warfare.

4. Why did Hitler feel it was reasonable to occupy the Sudetenland?
(a) There was a large German population there.
(b) The region was home to failed states.
(c) The occupation would require little violence.
(d) The current ruler was an internationally unloved dictator.

5. Why was Guderian gratified to reach Kulm?
(a) It was his final strategic goal in the war.
(b) It was his birthplace.
(c) It meant the war with Poland was won.
(d) It held the supplies he needed to advance further.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Germany's next target after Czeckoslovakia?

2. What was the diplomatic result of Germany's invasion of Poland?

3. What rank did Guderian achieve in 1938?

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

5. What unit was Guderian given command over for the march on Austria?

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