1. What did Howard and his men hear near the canal bridge?
(a) French resistance members.
(b) Their relief.
(c) German tanks.
(d) German infantry.

2. What was the name of the local resistance leader?
(a) Cabu.
(b) Vion.
(c) Bion.
(d) Charlie.

3. Where was Von Luck's division reassigned on August 21, 1944?
(a) Russia.
(b) The defense of Berlin.
(c) The Ardennes.
(d) South of France.

4. Where did Howard figure the paratroopers would start to land after the capture of the bridges?
(a) Caen.
(b) Brest.
(c) Lisieux.
(d) Ranville.

5. When did Howard have access to the documentation concerning the plan?
(a) During business hours.
(b) On Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m.
(c) Every week day.
(d) Whenever he wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after the capture of the bridges did Howard anticipate the paratroopers would start to land according to Chapter 6, D-Day: 0026-0600 Hours?

2. When did Poett reach the bridge?

3. Where would the 5th Para Brigade drop according to Howard's orders?

4. Why did Howard's special unit shrink after D-Day?

5. Who attacked Company D as they moved toward Escoville?

(see the answer key)

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