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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 attended the celebrations for the capture of the Pegasus bridge prior to 1984 according to Chapter 11, D-Day Plus Forty Years to D-Day Plus Fifty Years?
2. Where were the planes and gliders at Oxford heading to?
3. What did the cafe become on June 6th?
4. How long did Romer, Hickman, and Erwin hide before surrendering on June,1944?
5. When did the Allies secure Benouville?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened between the Germans and Howard's troops, according to Ambrose?
2. What happened by 1800 hours according to Chapter 8, D-Day: 1200 to 2400 Hours?
3. Why was the morale of men low according to Ambrose?
4. What did General Gale do after he arrived at 0900 hours?
5. Who renamed the canal bridge? What was the new name?
6. What happened to von Luck?
7. What did von Luck want to do according to Chapter 6?
8. In what endeavor was Howard instrumental?
9. What did the display lead the Germans to believe in Chapter 6?
10. What did the paratroopers think 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
Company D was given a three day exercise in capturing and holding bridges. Examine the significance of this three day exercise, using the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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