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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 command was Guderian given in the preparation for the invasion of Poland?
(a) The XIX Army Corps.
(b) The Combined Armored Corps.
(c) The SS "Viking" Panzer Division.
(d) Army Group V.

2. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?
(a) Inaccurate intelligence.
(b) Contradictory orders.
(c) All available ammunition.
(d) Inadequite supplies.

3. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?
(a) Von Kluge.
(b) Keitel.
(c) Goering.
(d) Himmler.

4. Guderian described Hitler as being brave in what situations?
(a) When things looked worst.
(b) During the execution of offensives.
(c) When facing significant opposition.
(d) During the planning of attacks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many panzer divisions did Guderian manage to scrape together for the Western front?

3. Guderian estimated the war could only continue for a few more weeks if what critical area was taken?

4. Why did Guderian have difficulty in gaining what he sought while on inactive service?

5. What did Guderian convince Himmler to do?

(see the answer key)

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