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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11; Leningrad-Vitebsk; Hitler as Supreme Commander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Manstein think the war could be ended?
(a) Invading Britain.
(b) Alligning with America.
(c) Killing the Jews.
(d) Surrendering Paris.

2. Who took power away from the O.K.H.?
(a) Stallin.
(b) Manstein.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Reichenau.

3. What did Manstein say was Hitler's main weakness in battle?
(a) He did not trust his Chiefs of Staff.
(b) He did not see the big picture.
(c) He did not have compassion.
(d) He did not see more than was in front of him.

4. Why did Manstein tell Paulus he didn't want tanks?
(a) The ground was too wet for them.
(b) He had already gone over budget.
(c) His troops didn't know how to use them.
(d) They would be too noisy.

5. Where did Germany want to have a bombing campaign in England?
(a) The production centers.
(b) The heavily populated cities.
(c) The seaboard.
(d) The mining cities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bridges was Manstein supposed to guard after France was defeated?

2. Why did Hitler choose to not invade England after October?

3. Where did Manstein think Germany needed a Central Drive?

4. Where did Manstein go to bathe?

5. Which ranking official had a bad relationship with Hitler?

(see the answer key)

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