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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did von Kluge do after he was replaced by Model?
(a) He formally protested.
(b) He killed himself.
(c) He requested a reassingment.
(d) He tried to take Guderian down with him.

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

3. Guderian estimated the war could only continue for a few more weeks if what critical area was taken?
(a) East Prussia.
(b) Denmark.
(c) The Rhineland.
(d) Upper Silesia.

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

5. What was the OKH?
(a) The German militia.
(b) The reserve divisions.
(c) The central armored command.
(d) The general staff of the army.

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

7. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) He was demoted.
(b) He was threatened with arrest.
(c) He was transfered to a new command.
(d) He was promoted.

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

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

10. On July 18th, Guderian received a report that von Kluge intended to do what?
(a) Defect to the allies.
(b) Launch a huge offensive.
(c) Declare an armistice in the West.
(d) Surrender his forces.

11. What recommendation did Hitler make to Guderian, during their discussions, during the events of Chapter 12?
(a) He should take over the armed forces.
(b) He should make his own decisions.
(c) He should go on sick leave.
(d) He should kill himself.

12. 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) The unit be sent on a suicide mission.
(d) They be dishonorably discharged.

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

14. The OKW was created to act as which of the following?
(a) A control mechanism.
(b) A logistical support organization.
(c) A puppet government for Hitler.
(d) A mouthpiece for Goebbels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In October of 1944, Guderian managed to stop the Russian advance in what region?

2. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?

3. The tradition of the German General Staff dated back to the leadership of what nation?

4. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

5. What happened to Guderian when the OKH was bombed?

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