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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 occurred in Romania, following the routing of the German-allied Romanian troops?
(a) A communist revolution.
(b) A coup d'etat.
(c) An armistice.
(d) A guerrilla war.

2. What German military leader held the same position as Keitel and shared a similar fate?
(a) Dieter.
(b) Von Brauchitsch.
(c) Wenck.
(d) Jodl.

3. What was Guderian's primary concern, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Defending East Prussia.
(b) Protecting Hitler.
(c) Proving his innocence.
(d) Organizing tank production.

4. According to Guderian, Hitler possessed what important capabilities?
(a) Genuine love for the German people and courage.
(b) Speaking abilities and willpower.
(c) Military genius and accumen.
(d) Far-reaching strategy and fast decision-making.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was von Kluge suspected of, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?

2. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?

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

4. Who did Guderian demand that Hitler replace?

5. What did Guderian want to speak to Hitler about during the events of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Guderian quickly create an effective staff for his new command as Inspector-General of the Armored Troops?

2. What problem limited production in Germany in 1943?

3. What major attack did Hitler order for Army Group Vistula during the events of Chapter 12?

4. How well did Himmler fare as the leader of Army Group Vistula?

5. What faults did Guderian credit for Hitler's declining capabilities?

6. What factors caused the German General Staff to adopt strategies for motorized and tank warfare?

7. What is the role of the "Court of Honor"?

8. What defensive mistake did Rommel make in dealing with the allied landings at Normandy?

9. What war did the tradition of the German General Staff date back to?

10. How were the opinions about entering into war different for Hitler and for the General Staff?

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