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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?
(a) Too little fuel was available.
(b) The Russian were too numerous.
(c) The Panther was still not ready.
(d) Intelligence was lacking.

2. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?
(a) Kustrin.
(b) Dresden.
(c) Moldova.
(d) Kessel.

3. What did Hitler demand to punish the SS division that failed in its attack on Hungary?
(a) Every tenth man be executed.
(b) Their armbands be removed.
(c) They be dishonorably discharged.
(d) The unit be sent on a suicide mission.

4. Guderian claimed that Himmler has strange fantasies about the German people colonizing what area?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) America.
(d) France.

5. What major problem limited tank production in late 1943?
(a) Allied bombing.
(b) The diversion of resources toward rocket production.
(c) Lack of manpower.
(d) Complexity of tank designs.

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

7. About how many German soldiers were lost when Army Group Center was encircled on the Eastern front?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 300,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 10,000.

8. What did Guderian convince Himmler to do?
(a) Turn himself in for arrest.
(b) Give up his military post.
(c) Endorse Guderian for a promotion.
(d) Surrender his forces.

9. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?
(a) It only existed on paper; it had no real members.
(b) It instigated many of Germany's war crimes.
(c) It controlled more of Germany than most suspect.
(d) It never met after 1938.

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

11. Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the Waffen-SS?
(a) Elite infantry.
(b) Mass murderers.
(c) Hitler's bodyguards.
(d) Paratroopers.

12. Guderian described Hitler as being prone to panic in what situations?
(a) After an offensive failed.
(b) When things began to go wrong.
(c) When his advisers turned against him.
(d) When his forces were outnumbered.

13. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was livid.
(b) He was determined to seek revenge.
(c) He was calm.
(d) He was unmoved.

14. What problem did the German General Staff face after 1933?
(a) Difficulty adapting to new technologies.
(b) Swelling ranks.
(c) An insuffiiciently large army.
(d) A lack of leadership.

15. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?
(a) Total disorganization.
(b) Poor morale.
(c) Loss of leadership.
(d) Heavy casualties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

2. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?

3. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?

4. In Guderian's story about the Court of Honor, what did the soldier do instead of killing himself?

5. Where did Rommel believe the Allies would make their major amphibious invasion?

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