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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. Who told Howard to developed his plan to take the bridges?

2. When did Howard receive his orders according to D-Day Minus One Month to D-Day?

3. What glider was Bailey in?

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?

5. What made the training ground Howard and its men trained on special?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were glider troops used according to Ambrose?

2. What did Poett tell Howard according to Ambrose?

3. What happened to Wallwork and Ainsworth at the start of Chapter 5, D-Day: 0016 to 0026 Hours?

4. Who was relieved of duty at the start at the start of Chapter 1, D-Day Minus Two Years?

5. Why were some men dropped according to Ambrose?

6. What happened to the platoon leaders according to Ambrose?

7. What did Howard tell his men when Company D moved to Tarrant Rushton at the end of May?

8. What did Howard do with his troops in Chapter 4?

9. What were the code words given to those who boarded the gliders on the evening of June 5?

10. Who was on duty at the canal bridge, and what happened to him according to Ambrose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reconnaissance photos and topographical reports helped Howard plan for the capture of the bridges. Discuss the significance of these intelligence reports in how the men were trained and how Howard developed his plans. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Howard was able to re-evaluate the situation and act accordingly, while Von Luck needed to await approval to re-take the bridge. Analyze the benefits and drawbacks to each situation and discuss what impact it had on the outcome of the Pegasus Bridge mission.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and compare the objectives of D-Day, including the glider operations, paratroopers, and the seaborne invasion. Use the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

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