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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13- Leading Personalities of the Third Reich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Guderian, what was one of the problems the Tiger faced in its early introduction into the war?
(a) It was introduced too early.
(b) Its crews were poorly trained.
(c) It lacked sufficiently large fuel tanks.
(d) It was not given appropriate ammunition.

2. What was unusual about the mobile division organized by Guderian under General Lutz's command?
(a) It only existed on paper.
(b) It included no small arms.
(c) It was armed with dummy weapons.
(d) It was labelled as a hospital battalion.

3. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?
(a) Have him demoted.
(b) Assassinate him.
(c) Have him assigned to Siberia.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

4. Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the Waffen-SS?
(a) Mass murderers.
(b) Hitler's bodyguards.
(c) Paratroopers.
(d) Elite infantry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?

2. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?

3. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?

4. According to Guderian, why was the German military unable to oppose Hitler?

5. Germany's first experimental medium tanks had guns with what diameter of bore?

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