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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 was operation SYMBOL?

2. Which state was disproportionately hit with casualties in the War in North Africa?

3. What command did Patton order of Ward in the taking of the Maknassy Heights?

4. What example does the author give of McQuillin's suggested use of outdated military technology?

5. What battle was referred to as "the first perfect battle" for the Allies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prescient claim of General 'Santa Clause' Everlegh's would turn out to be true, but not in the way he had hoped?

2. Old Mac's counterattack at Faid Pass was probably too small a force, but what other mistake did Old Mac make in putting forth the attack?

3. What effect did the War in North Africa have on the American city of Red Oak?

4. Characteristic of his history of fighting half measures, what command objective did Fredendall insert in Ward's attack plan on Maknassy pass? And how was it answered by Arnim?

5. The success of Fruhlingswind had what effect what brother plan?

6. In the battle at Mareth, Montgomery made a mid-battle change of plans that his admirers consider one of the boldest decisions of his career. What was the decision?

7. What decision did General Omar Bradley help Eisenhower to make by giving him a frank opinion on 'the command here?'

8. Why was Fredendall's defense plan for Faid Pass considered a World War I defense?

9. What was 'Texas?'

10. What new artillery techniques did the American gunners utilize in routing the 10th Panzers from El Guettar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Chapter 2 describes the landings in Operation Torch. The decision to make frontal assaults on the three harbors of Oran, Algiers and Safi was British. Why did they choose this plan of attack and against what conventional wisdom? How did each of these assaults play out?

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