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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What force catpured Guderian?
(a) The French.
(b) The Americans.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The English.

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

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

5. Why was Guderian interrogated following the evacuation of Warsaw?
(a) He defended the officers responsible.
(b) He organized the evacuation.
(c) He refused to engage the Russians.
(d) He botched the evacuation.

6. What did Dr. Geordeler want Guderian to help him with?
(a) A technical problem in production.
(b) A plan to put Hitler under arrest.
(c) A revolutionary tank design.
(d) A major reorganization of the panzer division.

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

8. Guderian compared Hitler to what other famous historical leader?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Alexander.

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

10. In October of 1944, Guderian managed to stop the Russian advance in what region?
(a) Poland.
(b) East Prussia.
(c) Romania.
(d) Bulgaria.

11. Which of the following does Guderian NOT cite as a reason for Hitler's declining capabilities?
(a) His lack of personal connections.
(b) His tendency to stay up late.
(c) His drug use.
(d) His advanced age.

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

13. Guderian describeed Germany as being controlled in what way?
(a) By district organizers.
(b) By corrupt kleptocrats.
(c) By the Nazi Party alone.
(d) By many different organizations.

14. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?
(a) His wife was killed.
(b) He lost his leg.
(c) He lost his hearing.
(d) He barely escaped injury.

15. Where were soldiers sent after being tried at the Court of Honor?
(a) The Reichstag.
(b) The German Civil Court.
(c) The Grand Court.
(d) The People's Court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

2. During Germany's final collapse, Guderian sought an audience with Hitler and what other major leader?

3. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

4. How did most of the younger officers in the German General Staff react to the Nazi's rise to power?

5. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?

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