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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. What was the Luftwaffe?
(a) The German Air Force.
(b) German paratroopers.
(c) The doctrine of penetrating attacks.
(d) The term for German armored units.

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

3. What was Guderian's assessment of Goering's leadership?
(a) He was reasonably capable.
(b) He was highly capable.
(c) He was incompetant in defense.
(d) He was a failure.

4. When planning the crossing of the Dnieper river, what did Guderian believe to be the only way to prevent the Russians from establishing a new defensive line?
(a) Bombardment.
(b) Direct tank assaults.
(c) Air superiority.
(d) Fast advances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?

2. Why was Guderian gratified to reach Kulm?

3. What did Guderian convince Himmler to do?

4. How many Panzer divisions were formed by 1935?

5. What military units were crucial in breaking through the northern part of the Maginot Line?

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