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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hitler's Fall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?
(a) Widening one's own flank.
(b) Turning an enemy's flank.
(c) Driving up an enemy's flank.
(d) Refusing one's own flank.

2. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) Communications became impossible.
(b) It had no allies nearby.
(c) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.
(d) It had too few usable ports.

3. In what strategic realm did Hitler fail?
(a) Strategy of diplomatic measures.
(b) Local strategy.
(c) Strategy of tactical movements.
(d) Grand strategy.

4. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?
(a) Belisarius.
(b) William of Normany.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Caesar.

5. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?
(a) Austria.
(b) Prussia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Romania.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?

2. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

3. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

4. Which of the following nations was NOT a major player in the war on the eastern front?

5. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

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