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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. What prevented Guderian from taking advantage of his right to choose property in Germany?
(a) He had too many political enemies.
(b) He could not get to Berlin.
(c) He was seriously ill.
(d) He was not liked at home.

2. What difficulty did Guderian face in attempting to cross the Narev River?
(a) A shortage of bridging equipment.
(b) Minefields.
(c) Fierce Polish resistance.
(d) Intense artillery shelling.

3. What did Guderian seek while on inactive service?
(a) An honorable discharge.
(b) An apology.
(c) A review.
(d) A courtmartial of von Kluge.

4. The German Reichstag was equivalent to which of the following?
(a) A military academy.
(b) A stock exchange.
(c) A parliament.
(d) A court system.

5. The Shlieffen Plan proposed an advance that was strongest where?
(a) The center.
(b) The right flank.
(c) The defended rivers.
(d) The left flank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, what plan did Hitler adopt?

2. In 1928, Guderian was assigned to teach what military subject?

3. Why was Guderian removed from his command by von Kluge?

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

5. What major advantage did tanks have over artillery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Guderian's mission in the invasion of Poland.

2. What was the impact of the T34 tank on the German military?

3. How did Germany prepare to counter the T34 tank?

4. What factors made tank production and maintenance more difficult in 1942?

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

6. What post did Hitler want to promote Guderian to; why was Guderian hesitant, and what was the outcome of the offer?

7. What diplomatic event immediately proceeded the invasion of Poland?

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. What did the Russian army do in Poland during Germany's invasion?

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