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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 fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?
(a) Moldova.
(b) Kessel.
(c) Dresden.
(d) Kustrin.

2. Who originated the term "Blitzkrieg"?
(a) The allies.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Guderian.
(d) The German General Staff.

3. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Go on a six-week leave.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Lead a suicide attack.

4. What happened when Guderian was called to meet with Hitler, following the assassination attempt of July 20th?
(a) He was demoted.
(b) He was threatened with arrest.
(c) He was transfered to a new command.
(d) He was promoted.

5. What was Hitler's reaction to the assassination attempt?
(a) He was determined to seek revenge.
(b) He was unmoved.
(c) He was calm.
(d) He was livid.

Short Answer Questions

1. In October of 1944, Guderian managed to stop the Russian advance in what region?

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

3. The revolt in what occupied city was put down with brutal violence by October 2nd?

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

5. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What personal danger did Guderian face in Chapter 12?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What rumor did Guderian hear about Field Marshal von Kluge on July 18th?

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