An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What two defects in planning for Longstop does the author point out? (from Chapter 6)

Underestimated the size of the enemy and misread the terrain.

Expected tanks to take steep terrain and attacked with insufficient force.

Used green troops and insufficient artillery.

Placed artillery too distant for accuracy and turned down air support.

2.

What did Ward, Robinette and Dickson try to convince Fredendall, Eisenhower and Anderson of? (from Chapter 8)

That the German attack would not strike at the North.

That the Germans would not attack until Spring.

That the Allies were arranged in a dangerous position that allowed flanking by the Axis.

That the Germans would attack, in concentration, in the North.

3.

Whose personal credo is: "Always do whatever you can to keep your superior from making a mistake." (from Chapter 5)

Colonel Paul Robinett.

Lt. General George Patton.

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.

Major General J.S. Nichols.

4.

Who wrote the following? "War is very simple, direct and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war." (from Chapter 12)

Eisenhower.

Montgomery.

Alexander.

Patton.

5.

President Roosevelt mad the following statement in a press conference; "The elimination of German, Japanese, and Italian war power means the unconditional surrender of Germany, Italy, and Japan." What was Churchill's response? (from Chapter 7)

He agreed for the sake of the alliance, but was personally concerned about the repurcussions.

He agreed, but claimed to be suprised by the proclamation.

He agreed, but only after a moment of consideration.

He disagreed, but amicably.

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