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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Forces are usually drawn into the "horns of a dilemma" in what way?
(a) As a result of hot-headed leadership.
(b) Through insufficient supply-lines.
(c) For legitimate strategic reasons.
(d) Through failures of intelligence and planning.

2. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.
(b) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(c) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(d) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.

3. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?
(a) Clausewitz.
(b) Guderian.
(c) Ludendorff.
(d) Nicholas.

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

5. What was Germany's problem in Russia with regards to grand strategy?
(a) There was no real infrastructure in Russia.
(b) The Russians would never become fascists.
(c) German officials refused appointments to Russian territory.
(d) There was no real achievable border in Russia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?

3. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?

4. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?

5. Which of the following was a factor in limiting the possibilities for strategy on the eastern front?

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