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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. When did Hitler take command of the army away from the OKH?
(a) When the allies liberated Normandy.
(b) During the final months of the war.
(c) After the battle of Stalingrad.
(d) After the failure near Moscow.

2. During the planning of the Kursk offensive, Guderian had what major objection?
(a) The Russian were too numerous.
(b) The Panther was still not ready.
(c) Intelligence was lacking.
(d) Too little fuel was available.

3. What did Guderian think about the bomb plot?
(a) It was a noble gesture.
(b) It was extremely foolish.
(c) It could not have helped Germany.
(d) It was treason.

4. The tradition of the German General Staff dated back to the leadership of what nation?
(a) Austria.
(b) The Holy German Empire.
(c) Prussia.
(d) Sudetenland.

5. What resource did Hitler want to protect near Lake Balaton in Hungary?
(a) The civilian population.
(b) Oil fields.
(c) Industrial facilities.
(d) Copper and iron mines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What German forces were engaged in the Ardennes Offensive?

2. Guderian describeed Germany as being controlled in what way?

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

4. What force catpured Guderian?

5. What was Guderian's association with the "Court of Honor"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem limited production in Germany in 1943?

2. Describe the political structure of Germany during the war, according to Guderian.

3. What problems did the German General Staff face in the inter-war period?

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

5. Summarize Guderian's opinion of Hitler's overall strategic mistakes.

6. What defensive mistakes did Hitler constantly make during the allied advances in Europe?

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

8. What was the result of the July 20th plot?

9. What kind of audience did Guderian seek in Chapter 12?

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

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