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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Guderian believe the French wanted to avoid real fighting?
(a) They were dug in and defending.
(b) They did not attack while Germany invaded Poland.
(c) They lacked of offensive weapons.
(d) They were traditionally averse to conflict.

2. How did the first waves of the 10th Panzer Division cross the Meuse River?
(a) By using an improvised bridge.
(b) By assault boat.
(c) By using captured barges.
(d) By floating tanks on pontoons.

3. What caused problems in the repair and maintenance of tanks in 1943?
(a) Allied bombing.
(b) Lack of strategic resources.
(c) Lack of trained personnel.
(d) Constant modifications to tank designs.

4. Why did Guderian have difficulty in gaining what he sought while on inactive service?
(a) Hitler's totalitarian dictatorship.
(b) His lack of political connections.
(c) Von Kluge's influence in the General Staff.
(d) His lack of noble breeding.

5. What did General von Kleist order, causing Guderian to threaten to resign?
(a) Guderian must use tanks only in a support role.
(b) Guderian must give up his command.
(c) Guderian must halt his advance.
(d) Guderian must retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many French troops surrendeedr to German forces after their defeat at Belfort?

2. What disadvantage did the Russians face in their defense of the region around Smolensk?

3. What was unusual about the mobile division organized by Guderian under General Lutz's command?

4. How many children did Guderian have?

5. What nation used tanks in WWI?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the German forces face difficulties during the first winter of the Russian campaign.

2. Describe the basic components of a Panzer division.

3. What did Guderian do while on inactive service?

4. What happened in Linz during the German march on Austria?

5. When and by whom were tanks first introduced?

6. What argument did Guderian have with the German high command about how to prevent the Russians from forming a defensive line?

7. Why was Hitler affected by his visit to Linz?

8. Why was Guderian not satisfied after the armistice with France?

9. In 1933, how did the various leaders of the German military feel about tanks?

10. Describe some of the advantages of tanks over other military units and formations.

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