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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. The OKW was created to act as which of the following?
(a) A logistical support organization.
(b) A mouthpiece for Goebbels.
(c) A control mechanism.
(d) A puppet government for Hitler.

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

3. What German forces were engaged in the Ardennes Offensive?
(a) Ten motorized infantry divisions.
(b) The XIX corps.
(c) Five panzer corps.
(d) Two panzer armies.

4. Which of the following best describes the relationship that existed between the German General Staff and the Weimar Republic?
(a) Cooperative.
(b) Close.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Confrontational.

5. What was the German General Staff's opinion towards entering the war?
(a) They were unsure of German capabilities.
(b) They were happy to avoid war.
(c) They were eager to enter a war.
(d) They were overconfident in German capabilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the German General Staff after WWI?

2. What did Guderian claim about the Government Cabinet?

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

4. The OKH controlled the German army during the invasion of what major country?

5. What force catpured Guderian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem limited production in Germany in 1943?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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