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

2. When Guderian was promoted to Inspector-General of the Armored Troops, the German infantry largely lacked what vital weapon?
(a) High-caliber rifles.
(b) Assault rifles.
(c) Grenades.
(d) Anti-tank weapons.

3. What was von Kluge suspected of, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) Being complicit in the attack.
(b) Spying for the allies.
(c) Giving information to the allies.
(d) Planning the attack.

4. Guderian explained to Hitler that Army Group Vistula suffered what setback during their final attack?
(a) Total disorganization.
(b) Heavy casualties.
(c) Poor morale.
(d) Loss of leadership.

5. How did Guderian feel about the coup plotters of July 20th?
(a) He saw them as traitors.
(b) He felt their methods were flawed.
(c) He wished he had joined them.
(d) He saw them as heroes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?

2. What German military leader held the same position as Keitel and shared a similar fate?

3. What did von Kluge attempt to do to Guderian?

4. What major problem limited tank production in late 1943?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happened when the Russians invaded German-allied Romania?

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

6. What was the July 20th plot?

7. Why was Guderian interrogated?

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

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

10. What special authority did Guderian seek from general Schmundt?

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