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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Lt. General George Patton.

Major General J.S. Nichols.

Colonel Paul Robinett.

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.

2.

What did the German's rename Longstop? (from Chapter 6)

New Year Valley.

Christmas Hill.

Little Big Horn.

Rommel's Pen.

3.

What was Bradley's first act as Corps II Commander? (from Chapter 12)

To disobey a direct order from Eisenhower.

To disobey a direct order from Patton.

To formulate the first American attack plan to receive British approval.

To lay out his plan for attack.

4.

What was it that finally broke the Kasbah's defenses? (from Chapter 3)

Accurate fire from the beached destroyer, Dallas.

Eight Navy dive bombers.

Well placed Howitzers.

Fifty troops led by Truscott stormed the gates.

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, but only after a moment of consideration.

He disagreed, but amicably.

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

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

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