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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hitler order Guderian to do after their final confrontation?

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

3. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?

4. Guderian described Hitler as being brave in what situations?

5. What did Dr. Geordeler want Guderian to help him with?

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 faults did Guderian credit for Hitler's declining capabilities?

4. Why was Guderian relieved from his command after the failed attack on the fortress?

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

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

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

8. What was the July 20th plot?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When he was reinstated in the army, Guderian was given the rank of Inspector-General of the Armored Troops. This was a very important position that gave Guderian the authority he had always sought, but it came late in the war and at a time when the organization of the armored troops was in a desperate condition.

1) Explain the reasons Guderian was reinstated into the army and given his new rank.

2) Summarize the responsibilities and authority Guderian gained in his new capacity.

3) Explain how Guderian was able to quickly assemble an effective staff.

4) Discuss the state of the German armored troops at the time Guderian assumed his new command, and discuss the changes that Guderian made to these forces in order to make them effective once again.

Essay Topic 2

In general, Hitler executed brilliant strategies for the invasion of multiple nations in Europe and achieved military successes almost unrivaled in history. However, he eventually became a victim of his own ambition and failed to adapt to a changing environment in the war. His unrealistic strategic goals in Russia led to the defeat of the German army and the eventual collapse of the Third Reich.

1) Describe the strategic goals in the invasion of Poland and the tactical means employed in order to accomplish them.

2) Explain the final plan that was developed for the invasion of France. Discuss how the channel ports were seized and why they were important strategic goals as well as explaining how the French army was encircled and defeated.

3) Discuss Hitler's plan for the invasion of Russia and list and explain the specific strategic goals of the invasion. Discuss the importance of the decision to attack Kiev instead of Moscow.

Essay Topic 3

The unification, or Anschluss with Austria, was one of Hitler's first major moves on the world diplomatic stage. The annexation set the tone for Hitler's aggressive political and military campaigns intended to unite all German-speaking people and create a new German empire.

1) Explain the relationship between Austria and Germany and discuss why Austria was willing to participate in the unification.

2) Discuss the course of the actual march on Austria, including Guderian involvement in it. Describe how the Germans were met in Austria and how the Germans reacted to this.

3) Summarize the advantages Germany gained as a result of the Anschluss, both material and diplomatic.

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