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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Of Montgomery's two attacks on Zarat and The Hoarseshoe, what were to results? (from Chapter 10)

Only Zarat was a success.

Only the Hoarshshow was a success.

Both attacks were successful and caused a German retreat.

Both were routed by the Axis.

2.

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

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

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

That the German attack would not strike at the North.

That the Germans would not attack until Spring.

3.

Ultra was able to intercept a German message that informed them the 21st Panzer Division had been ordered forward and that Sunday was to a-day for an operation by Arnim's Fifth Panzer Army. What vital piece of information was missing that would have better prepared the Allies? (from Chapter 8)

That an unprecidented show of air superiority was also planned.

That the attack force was in fact much larger.

That this attack had also been canceled.

The location of the attack.

4.

What excuse did Patton cite for disobeying orders regarding the planned bombardment of Casablanca. (from Chapter 3)

Lack of assumed air superiority.

Bulky communications.

Pressure from U boats in the channel.

Excessive enemy resistance.

5.

In his impatience to take Hill 609, what hill did Terry Allen attack with dire consequences? (from Chapter 12)

Hill 523.

Hill 411.

Zaghouan.

Longstop.

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