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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6- The Campaign in Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the attack against Poland initiated?
(a) August 12th.
(b) July 3rd.
(c) December 7th.
(d) September 1st.

2. Why was Guderian not satisfied with the results of the armistice with France?
(a) The terms did not favor Germany.
(b) His contributions were not recognized.
(c) His forces were not given enough time.
(d) France could have been fully occupied.

3. What happened to the Austrian army after the successful German march on that nation?
(a) It was turned into a police force.
(b) It was reduced to a small fraction of its original size.
(c) It was disbanded.
(d) It was incorporated into the German army.

4. Why did Guderian accept the new post offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?
(a) The position gave him access to more resources.
(b) Hitler insisted he accept.
(c) Honor and pride demanded he accept.
(d) The position opened more options for promotion.

5. What was Guderian's strategic goal in the invasion of Poland?
(a) To surround and capture Warsaw.
(b) To harass the Polish rear area.
(c) To cross the River Brahe.
(d) To cut the trans-national railway at three points.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Hitler come into power in Germany?

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

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

4. What command was Guderian given in the preparation for the invasion of Poland?

5. Guderian's concept of the "panzer division" had what distinction?

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