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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Keitel after the war?
(a) He escaped to Argentina.
(b) He was sentenced to life in prison.
(c) He killed himself.
(d) He was executed at Nuremburg.

2. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?
(a) Frequent counter-attacks.
(b) Feigned retreats.
(c) Retreat to a strong defensive line.
(d) Defense in depth.

3. Hitler's arrival in what Austrian city affected him deeply?
(a) Graz.
(b) Salzburg.
(c) Linz.
(d) Vienna.

4. What was one difficulty that Guderian's forces encountered during the march into Austria?
(a) They had difficulty clearing minefields.
(b) The experimental tanks often broke down.
(c) They encountered resistance from partisans.
(d) They were forced to refuel at Austrian gas stations.

5. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?
(a) It was extremely foolish.
(b) It was a noble gesture.
(c) It could not have helped Germany.
(d) It was treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first city that Guderian attacked in France?

2. What was the first major action taken by Guderian against Brest-Litovosk?

3. What did Guderian want to send to Africa to help stabilize the collapsing front there?

4. What Russian city did the German Army General Staff still hope that Guderian could take as late as November of 1941?

5. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?

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