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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. How long did it take Guderian to reach the major strategic point of the Vistula River?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two days.

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) There was a lack of fuel and supplies.
(d) The French were well fortified in this area.

3. How many Panzer divisions were formed by 1935?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

4. What unit was Guderian given command over for the march on Austria?
(a) The 2nd Panzer Division.
(b) The 84th Infantry Division.
(c) The 1st Fallshirmjager Division.
(d) The 9th Sicherungs Divisions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What achievement was Hitler astonished to discover when he visited the troops in Poland?

2. How many children did Guderian have?

3. What difficulty did Guderian face in attempting to cross the Narev River?

4. When did the "Breakthrough to the Channel" begin?

5. What was Guderian's strategic goal in the invasion of Poland?

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