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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendices I- XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guderian's concept of the "panzer division" had what distinction?
(a) It was centered around tanks.
(b) It was an outdated concept.
(c) It included only tanks.
(d) It was impossible to actually put into practice.

2. What happened to von Fritsch, Blomberg, and Lutz at about the same time Guderian was promoted in 1938?
(a) They were demoted.
(b) They were also promoted.
(c) They defected.
(d) They were tried for treason.

3. Guderian became an instructor on what subjects?
(a) Land doctrine and air support.
(b) Military history and mobile warfare.
(c) Supply and logistics.
(d) Command, intelligence, and control.

4. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?
(a) Close.
(b) Aloof.
(c) Confrontational.
(d) Cooperative.

5. What was the German General Staff's opinion towards entering the war?
(a) They were overconfident in German capabilities.
(b) They were eager to enter a war.
(c) They were unsure of German capabilities.
(d) They were happy to avoid war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Guderian entitled to choose a property in Germany?

2. What was the code name for the German invasion of Russia?

3. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?

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

5. In Appendix III, who distributes orders for the attack against the West?

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