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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Eisenhower suspect of General Giraud?
2. Does the author consider RESERVIST a success?
3. In the naval battle of Casablanca, Hewitt faced El Hank. What was El Hank?
4. Upon discovering the American fleet in the Mediterranean, where did Hitler believe it was destined?
5. What written warning from superiors did Commander Terry Allen burn?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the term Anglo-American.
2. What was the motto of the Big Red One?
3. What locations did the Allies use as a rouse for the destination of Hewitt's fleet and Task force 34, and what deception plans did they use to that end?
4. What aspect of the RESERVIST plan concerned Winston Churchill and the Americans?
5. Although Eisenhower professed "a violent hatred of the Axis and all that is stands for," the author doubts this. What does both Eisenhower and the American troops generally lack through much of the North Africa War?
6. In the aftermath of the German attack on Medjez-el-Bab, McGinnis is relieved from Duty. Why?
7. In planning for the war, what risky initial American strategy did the British succeed in overturning?
8. What domestic issues does the author suggest weighed on the President's mind in making the decision to move forward?
9. On November 27th, the First Argyles were ambushed on Highway 7. What basic precautions did forsake that might have saved them from being surprised?
10. What is Rear Admiral Hewitt's concept of Velvet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The first tank battle between Americans and Germans in World War II is considered a draw. Using this battle as a starting point, describe the types of tanks deployed by the Allies and the Axis and how these tanks matched up against one another. Is there a difference between who had the better technology and who had the greater numbers?
Essay Topic 2
How did the bureaucratic power of the British, as symbolized in the war room aboard the Bulolo, and the production capabilities of the American's complement one another in this phase of World War II?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways did Axis command tamper with Rommels planned attack on Tebessa? Had the plan been executed according to Rommel's original scheme what would have been the possible consequences?
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