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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chap. 7- On Inactive Service; Chap. 8- The Development of the Armed Forces.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the "Breakthrough to the Channel" begin?
(a) May 10th, 1940.
(b) August 9th, 1940.
(c) December 28th, 1939.
(d) January 2nd, 1940.

2. What post was Guderian offered after the occupation of the Sudetenland?
(a) General of the Panzer Armies.
(b) Mobile Operations Commisar.
(c) General of the Mobile Command.
(d) East Army Commandant.

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 incorporated into the German army.
(d) It was disbanded.

4. After World War I, the German army was limited to how many men?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 25,000.
(d) 10,000.

5. What does Guderian thank Hitler for after the incorporation of the Sudetenmand into Germany?
(a) For restoring German pride.
(b) For expanding German territory.
(c) For giving him a promotion.
(d) For avoiding war.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what branch was Guderian called to serve in 1921?

2. The Shlieffen Plan proposed an advance that was strongest where?

3. Why did Guderian accept the new post offered to him after the occupation of the Sudetenland?

4. Why was Guderian unable to press his attack into Dunkirk?

5. Guderian suggested a plan for the Western campaign that had what characteristic?

(see the answer key)

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